Professional cleaners - train well for well-being

26th of November 2015
Professional cleaners - train well for well-being

When cleaning in areas where hygiene is of the utmost importance, the skill of the operative cannot be under-estimated. Keith Baker of industry trade association ISSA explains why well-trained, skilled professionale are so crucial in maintaining proper cleaning and hygiene standards.

Cleaning is quite possibly the only industry in the world that

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Connected Cleaning: enhanced efficiency for building cleaning – part two

25th of November 2015
Connected Cleaning: enhanced efficiency for building cleaning – part two

Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for the ECJ website. He continues on the theme of his last contribution: connected cleaning and the megatrend of networking.

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Calling in sick - bad hygiene at work

25th of November 2015
Calling in sick - bad hygiene at work

The workplace is a breeding ground for bacteria and any contagion will quickly spread in a busy office, institution or factory. Ann Laffeaty looks at the implications of an outbreak at work and asks whether employers and staff could be doing anything more to keep their workplace safe.

Anyone who works in an office will recognise the scenario. One

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Hygiene on the move - avoiding illness when travelling

24th of November 2015
Hygiene on the move - avoiding illness when travelling

An increasing number of people travel abroad these days whether on holiday, on business or to visit friends and family.  Ann Laffeaty looks at the hygiene issues involved when venturing to other countries and finds out where in the world you are most likely to fall ill - and whether you can do anything to prevent it.

A mere 50 years ago it

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Falling ill - at your own leisure

23rd of November 2015
Falling ill - at your own leisure

A trip to a hotel or restaurant is often an expensive treat, and should therefore be a pleasurable experience. But your pleasure will quickly turn to outrage if it makes you ill. Ann Laffeaty looks at the implications of outbreaks in the leisure industry – both to the unlucky guest and to the reputation of the venue concerned.

It is

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A hands-on approach to hand hygiene

20th of November 2015
A hands-on approach to hand hygiene

Well-being is crucial to everyone in all walks of life – and it’s as important in the workplace as it is in our personal lives. Continuity and consistency are key, but the spread of illness can place a strain on resource and operations.

Mike Sullivan, managing director of GOJO Industries Europe, explains how employers and facility

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