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Patients evacuated after cleaning robot catches fire in hospital
24th of July 2024
Patients at Singapore General Hospital had to be evacuated earlier this month after a cleaning robot caught fire while it was being charged.
The fire alarm was activated after the blaze broke out near a ward at Singapore's largest hospital. A total of 76 patients needed to be moved to other ward areas due to the risk of smoke inhalation.
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OCS announces plan to increase apprenticeship placements
22nd of July 2024
UK-based facilities services provider OCShas made a commitment to increase its number of apprenticeship placements in the UK and Ireland to over 1,000 in the next 12-months, along with making investments in its funded learning programme.
The company has experienced a 140 per cent growth in the uptake of its apprenticeships over the past year and
Cleaning sector in Spain calls for flexibility in implementing working hours reduction
19th of July 2024
In Spain, cleaning sector association ASPEL - which represents employers - is calling for flexibility in the implementation of the reduction in working hours announced by the Ministry of Labour.
Its president, Juan Ignacio Beltrán, commented: "It is crucial this measure be implemented when each current agreement expires in order for it not
Bunzl and social enterprise group unite to create new brand
17th of July 2024
Social enterprise Amplify Goods and global distribution company Bunzl have teamed up to offer a new washroom brand claimed to be sustainable, ethical and socially responsible.
The RE:MIND range includes Vegan Society-certified hand and body care products said to be free from synthetic dyes or harsh surfactants.
The packaging of the products has
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - here are the 2024 finalists!
15th of July 2024
The shortlist for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2024 has been revealed - with over 50 of the cleaning sector's most outstanding companies reaching the finals.
There were over 150 entries from countries across Europe in the 10 categories. The winners will be announced at the gala dinner in Lisbon, Portugal on October 3.
Here are
Sodexo named on Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024
12th of July 2024
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for its commitment to making gender equality a priority in the workplace.
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK's most highly profiled and well-established list of employers taking clear action in this area as part of their
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