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Falling ill - at your own leisure
23rd of November 2015A 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.
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A hands-on approach to hand hygiene
20th of November 2015Well-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
Food hygiene - no room for complacency
19th of November 2015Although the number of cases of foodborne illnesses across the EU has been decreasing steadily in recent years according to latest figures, there is still much work to be done. All businesses involved in preparing and serving food must have a proactive approach to food safety and hygiene in order to prevent problems before they occur.
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Man creates Duop mopping system to reduce cleaning injuries
18th of November 2015Dan Koval found inspiration for his latest entrepreneurial venture while sitting in a hotel room, watching a cleaning attendant struggle with back pain.
"I could tell the woman's back was hurting from the way she was moving," Koval told BusinessWest in the US. "She told me she had just returned to work after taking nine months off for a back
SCA recognised in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
17th of November 2015Tork manufacturer SCA has been included in this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, one of the most prestigious sustainability rankings in the world.
The company also appears in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index and has been named industry leader in the Household Products sector.
“We are proud that SCA has been
2015 ISSA Innovation Award winners announced
16th of November 2015The winners of the 2015 ISSA Innovation Award Program were announced during a ceremony at the recent ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America exhibition in Las Vegas.
Entrants were entered into one of five categories: Cleaning Agents, Dispensers, Equipment, Services & Technology, and Supplies. The winners were:
Cleaning Agents - Clorox Professional