Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th February 2019 Issue no. 859
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CMS Berlin 2019: Focus on startups and newcomers
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Welcome to the Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Cleaning - or several different aspects of it, has been in the news a lot this week... Tuesday saw the first ever coordinated action by four trade unions, against outsourcing, together with High Court action aimed at improving the lot of those employed on outsourced contracts. Read more about #CleanUpOutsourcing below. There was, for a while at least, hope for Birmingham residents when refuse workers suspended their strike action in favour of peace talks. Unfortunately, the two sides failed to reach a deal to end the action - brought over what the Union says were 'secret payments' and the blacklisting of refuse workers. The strike was due to resume today. Interserve, which holds many huge UK public sector contracts including hospital cleaning, published its full-year figures yesterday. These show losses of some £111m on top of the debts already accrued. Its proposal to spend some £76m on restructuring advice hasn't gone down well with some major shareholders, so there could be trouble ahead. I hope things can be worked out as there's a lot at stake and the contractor has enjoyed a good reputation and has a number of Award wins under its belt. I'd like to share its latest restructuring announcement with you, but because of Cleanzine's global circulation (to 163 countries) we could get ourselves into trouble by divulging information to readers the law bars from seeing it, so please visit: www.interserve.com - where you may (or may not, depending upon where you live!) learn more about the company's plans. Try as I might I can't find any information about the brand/s of vacuum cleaners being used to remove hundreds of pounds worth of cash from several of London's parking metres. Whatever you might think about the thefts, you have to agree that equipment's doing a great job and I wonder whether some enterprising manufacturer or other may at some stage use this story of incredible vacuuming power in its marketing material. Finally, it's only a couple of weeks until the cleaning show and if you haven't booked your stand in the hope of getting a cut-price deal, it's not happening! Show sales director Vanessa Van Santen Smith agrees that offering last minute deals is the worst thing a show organiser can do; it undermines the brand and destroys trust. There are still a couple of stands available so don't miss out on exhibiting your wares at this busy show! See the ad below for details. Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page:
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This Week's News
Bring us 'in house' say #CleanUpOutsourcing marchers
#CleanUpOutsourcing - organised by trade unions including the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, United Voices of the World, the BEIS L&S PCS and the RMT - coincided with High Court action taken by the IWGB against the BEIS and the University of London, aimed at improving the employment rights of an estimated 3.3 million workers in outsourced roles.
The three shocking discoveries made the top 10 list of the worst items to greet staff from Cordant Cleaning when sprucing up buses across the UK during the past year. Infection control products come into the spotlight for healthcare facilities
Thus, infection control products have come into the spotlight in order to keep hospital facilities documented and maintained, as well as to protect the safety of the public. 'Lock out tag out' procedure can save maintenance and cleaning workers' lives
'Lock out tag out' is a safety procedure which, when followed correctly, ensures that machinery is shut off completely, any stored energy is safely isolated, and accidental start-up cannot occur. C. diff rates reduced with bundled approach as part of infection reduction program
The paper, 'Multidisciplinary Approach and Clostridium difficile Infection in Adult Surgical Patients', discusses the multidisciplinary program that Duke University Medical Center implemented to reduce its C. diff rate. Seeking the CHSA's 2019 Undergraduate Scholars for potential bursaries
The sons and daughters of CHSA members, who on 1st September 2019 will be 18 years or over and commencing their higher education studies this year, are eligible to apply. The successful applicants will be awarded a maximum of £4,500, receiving the Bursary in three installments, £1,500 at the start of each academic year or for the first three academic years even if the degree is four years or longer. Cleaning green - Birmingham cleaning company goes electric
The three British-built Nissan Leaf electric vehicles will be used throughout Birmingham by We Clean's contract managers. Bio-Productions shortlisted for two Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
The Awards celebrate innovation and inspiration by companies that have made a significant contribution to the Gatwick Diamond region, recognised as one of the hothouse economies in the UK. The winners will be presented their awards by the comedian Marcus Brigstocke at the 11th Gatwick Diamond Business Awards dinner on 21st March at the Effingham Park Hotel. Ecolab contributes nearly $17 million to communities in 2018
In 2018, Ecolab also continued support for its global philanthropic partners, The Nature Conservancy and Project WET, through the company's Solutions for Life program, which enhances Ecolab's mission to conserve water and improve hygiene throughout the world. Anago's latest franchise awards mark beginning of 30 year celebrations
"Our Masters are both very accomplished and very competitive, so to win one of these awards proves that these professionals are executing at the highest levels," said Adam Povlitz, company president and CEO. "Through such high achievement, these award winners bring pride to themselves, as well as to Anago and our almost 1,600 unit franchises." Zero waste shop opens on Keele campus
The enterprise, which is based within the existing Keele SU shop, will be open to all, offering students, staff and visitors an alternative way to shop. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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The role will require a highly motivated and sales-driven professional, who will be able to demonstrate the drive and enthusiasm, in order to manage and grow an existing business portfolio of accounts through Wales, The Midlands and parts of Lancashire. Clarity-The Soap Co. new recruitment drive signals bright future
UK Contract Cleaning Market '£95m Boost for 2019'
The 140-page report forecasts more than £450 million growth for the contract cleaning market in the next few years, with longer term optimism strengthening after a challenging period of trading in 2018. CSSA announces finalists for Training and Environmental & Sustainability Awards The Cleaning & Support Services Association has revealed the companies that have made it onto the shortlist for both its Training Award and the Environmental and Sustainability Award, in the Association's second UK Contract Cleaning Awards program. Those with a chance of winning are: |