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How to keep your workforce safe when using cleaning agents
26th of January 2018
Lauren O'Connor from Zoro, supplier of cleaning products and personal protective equipment, takes a closer look at your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to your staff working with cleaning agents.
Each year there are an estimated 13,000 deaths in the UK linked to past exposure to chemicals and dust at work, according to statistics
ISS makes executive group management changes
26th of January 2018
Global facility services provider ISS is to make a number of changes to its executive group management with effect from March 1.
Europe will be consolidated from four operating units to two. Richard Sykes, currently regional ceo of Western Europe, will become regional ceo for Northern Europe. Jacob Götzsche, currently regional ceo of Central
British Airways under fire for bad cleanliness standards
25th of January 2018
British Airways is facing severe criticism for the cleanliness of its planes. London gallery owner Michael Hoppen has been featured in The Times after accusing the carrier of leaving its planes in a filthy state.
Hoppen said he has started using other long-haul airlines after experiencing dirty tables, sticky seats and blankets covered in stains.
UK government faces outsourcing test following Carillion collapse
24th of January 2018
The UK government faces the significant test of a plan to spread the risk of public service contracts following the collapse of support services outsourcing giant Carillion last week. It is now launching a €13.6 billion tender to carry out cleaning and maintenance at hospitals, schools and other public buildings.
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Looking ahead to Interclean Amsterdam 2018
23rd of January 2018
Interclean Amsterdam, Europe's largest professional cleaning exhibition, takes place from May 15-18. Organiser Amsterdam RAI is expecting more than 30,000 visitors from over 130 countries.
Taking place over 12 halls and featuring 800 exhibitors from more than 40 countries the show will feature a variety of cleaning and hygiene segments -
Shorter hand sanitiser use may be more effective
22nd of January 2018
Using alcohol hand rubs for just half the time recommended by WHO could result in better outcomes, according to European research.
The current WHO recommendation for healthcare staff is to use hand sanitisers for between 20 and 30 seconds. However, clinicians often complain that this period is impractically long for frequent daily
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