Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 27th June 2019 Issue no. 876
Your industry news - first
The original and best - for over 20 years!
We strongly recommend viewing Cleanzine full size in your web browser. Click our masthead above to visit our website version.
Please note that you are viewing an archived issue of The Cleanzine.
International News
Products Registration opens for ISSA Show North America 2019
Easy!Force now available across all Kärcher hot and cold Professional pressure washers
Innovative new range of matting in stock, stops dirt in its tracks
New Blueair air purifier cleans the air in your vehicle in six minutes
ACI adds three to strengthen communications, advocacy and science teams
24th 'Pulire - The Smart Show' boasts record attendance
Arrow Solutions signs up global customers for its new, safer corrosion preventative product
DebMed now key component of an expanded product offering from new parent
Citron Hygiene completes follow up acquisition in the UK
NuShield films protect interactive displays at new Statue of Liberty Museum
Hanwha launches campaign to help clean Vietnam's Mekong River
|
Welcome to the Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! The Freight Transport Association has expressed concern at the Government's proposals published this week, to tighten tyre safety standards for lorries, buses and minibuses, but not for commercial vans - used in huge numbers by this industry, both for the transportation of goods and equipment and by those involved in providing services. In response to the publication of the consultation, James Firth, FTA's head of road freight regulation policy, commented: "The FTA is calling for the Government to include vans in its consultation on banning 10-year-old tyres; with more than 4.2 million of these vehicles on our roads, van operators must be held against the same compliance and safety standards as any other commercial vehicle. "The FTA is committed to ensuring the highest safety standards are met across the logistics industry; we want to see a strong enforcement effort against all vehicles which may compromise road safety, including caravans and trailers. "Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new technology and other forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important." The Government says it started looking into restricting the use of older tyres following a number of fatal accidents where tyre failure played an active part. Whether you agree with the FTA's sentiments or not, do have your say before the consultation ends on 31st August 2019 at www.gov.uk We live in a litigation-conscious society and insurance providers have a reputation for wriggling out of paying claims if they can do so. My view is, that as a result of this consultation and whether commercial vans end up being included in future legislation or not, anyone driving or owning such a vehicle with tyres more than 10-years old, which happens to be involved in an accident, is likely to find themselves in trouble. The consultation is based on the idea that tyres more than 10-years old are not as safe as they should be, so anyone operating a vehicle with old tyres - however good a condition they may be in - is likely to be accused of failing in their duty of care. Don't you agree?
Yours,
This Week's News
Investigation continuing into foods linked to listeria infections in UK hospitals
Products directly linked to the cases were identified and these were withdrawn from the food chain on the same day as the link was established. This strain was traced back to a producer which withdrew all their ready-to-eat foods on a precautionary basis. Investigations are continuing to try and determine the point of origin of the listeria strain. Richard Sudall joins the team at WoolSafe
"We are excited to be working with him and know that the skills he has developed over the years in carpet testing, cleaning chemistry and as a professional trainer, will greatly benefit all existing WoolSafe partners and appeal to potential new ones," says Steve Bakker, the organisation's global marketing director. Unger's growing Stingray family really speeds up indoor window cleaning
The Unger Stingray offers fast, flexible, ergonomic, and ultimately simple cleaning of indoor glass, even in between regularly scheduled cleans. A special advantage of the Stingray system is the simple, intuitive handling. This makes glass cleaning up to 25% faster while using almost 40% less cleaning agent. Even operators without experience quickly achieve perfect cleaning results... No more need to move furniture out of the way, no more climbing ladders, no more cloths and spray bottles... CMS Berlin 2019: Combined Newcomers stand is fully booked
In addition, national (non-sponsored) and international newcomers will also be presenting their innovations on adjacent display areas. The Innovation Circle is an integral part of a comprehensive B2B programme which will pave the way to establishing business contacts. Nationwide servicing and repairs operation launched for UK Host and von Schrader users
Miwest Services will be based at 6 Windle Court, Clayfield Industrial Estate, Neston, CH64 3UH and will offer all existing and new Host users a dedicated repair and servicing operation run on a day-to-day basis by Steve Parker and Wendy Mangan, who have both joined Mike in this new venture. IWFM and FMA: 'a collaborative alliance for excellence' says outgoing IWFM chairman
Under the five-year collaboration, the partners will develop a number of joint initiatives to support the informal professional development of respective members while working towards more formal arrangements for sharing access to member benefits and services. Genesis Biosciences is Cardiff Business Awards' Green Champion
Genesis Biosciences won the hotly contested 'Green Business of the Year' in the awards that celebrate the entrepreneurial and innovative ventures leading the way within the Welsh capital city, now in their fifth year. How to clean windows of historic or listed buildings
If the building that you're responsible for is a listed building or of historic importance, then you're probably already aware that maintenance requires an extra level of care than you might afford a more modern structure. A particularly sensitive area for older buildings is the windows, where historic glass and aged frames can be much more delicate than those found in newer glazing. Zizo: Data holds the key to food sustainability
"Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of good food is wasted by the UK food industry every year, yet millions of people are struggling to afford to eat. FareShare, the UK's largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, addresses these two issues by redistributing food industry surplus, which would otherwise go to waste, to the people who need it most. CIRI chairman talks through highlights of this year's Science Symposium
Pupils' tour of recycling facility raises waste-awareness
ISS extends global integrated facility services contract with Danske Bank to late 2022
ISS has provided workplace services to Danske Bank at a global level since 2015, with a full suite of integrated facility services, including cleaning, security, property, food and technical services. Mitie cleans up with Cleveland Fire Brigade
Mitie will be providing cleaning services at Endeavour House, Queens Meadow Business Park as well as locations in Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-On-Tees. 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:
|
REQUEST THE CLEANZINE HERE The Cleanzine is broadcast
every Thursday. You may receive it FREE each week by
clicking the link above. Hospital Hygiene ![]() Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Restoring the splendour of your floors
Jeremy Hunt told "respect your workers" on FCO Interserve picket line
Rapid drainage response helps keeps supermarket tills ringing
Christeyns opens new engineering facility in Bradford
Cordant extends relationship with Eurotunnel
Sebo supports The Pink Ribbon Foundation
2020 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards open for entries
Deep cleaning 4,600 feet down...
Events & Exhibitions WFBSC Global Summit London Cleaning Show The Workplace Event ISSA Pulire 2025 Hygienalia ISSA Show North America |