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‘Cleaners face a greater diabetes risk than teachers’
11th of October 2019
Cleaners are three times more likely to develop Type Two Diabetes than university teachers and physiotherapists, according to a new study.
And professional drivers and manufacturing workers face a similar level of risk, while specialist managers and dental hygienists are much less likely to fall victim to the disease.
Researchers from
Airbus monitors toilet use in cabin sensor trial
10th of October 2019
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is using sensors to track the use of toilets on a new "connected" plane.
Sensors have been placed on the lavatory door latches, on seats, in the overhead lockers and throughout the cabin on one of the company's A350-900 wide-body aircraft.
Airbus will use these sensors to track how many times the lavatory doors are
Cleaning staff need better protection against dangerous substances
9th of October 2019
Cleaning businesses need to do more to reduce workers' risk of exposure to dangerous substances, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OHSA) has urged.
Around four million people are employed by cleaning organisations across Europe and many come into close contact with dangerous substances every day, the agency said.
Risks arise
Ecolab must sell off Holchem, rules CMA
8th of October 2019
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has decided Ecolab must sell off Holchem to prevent potential price rises or a lower quality of service as a result of their merger.
The decision follows an in-depth Phase 2 investigation by the government organisation, which concluded the merged organisation is likely to face limited
Hygienalia+Pulire show to take place in Madrid
7th of October 2019
The Hygienalia+Pulire professional cleaning exhibition will take place from November 12-14 in Madrid. The organisers say this year's event is bigger than previous editions, attracting not only more exhibitors but more international visitors too.
Esther Cano, the event's director, says: "For this year's edition we wanted to showcase the industry's
October 16 - Thank Your Cleaner Day
3rd of October 2019
Those of us who work in the professional cleaning sector know it is one of the most important industries in the world. And every day millions of dedicated cleaning staff work around the clock to ensure our working and living environments are clean, safe and hygienic.
Thank Your Cleaner Day is an ideal opportunity to bring cleaning staff into the
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