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‘Washability’ of medical devices assessed with new automated testing system
28th of September 2023
A system that assesses the durability and functionality of medical devices after machine-washing them has been developed in Germany by TÜV SÜD.
The system facilitates the testing of items such as hospital beds, patient hoists and walking aids after they have undergone washing cycles. Factors such as surface finishes, electronics,
Smartwatches are filthy with germs: study
27th of September 2023
Staphylococcus, E coli and Pseudomonas were among the pathogens found on the wristbands of smart watches tested in a new study.
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University's College of Science randomly checked the devices of 20 people to determine which ones harboured the most bacteria. And they found that 95 per cent of the watch straps tested
New podcast shares PR and marketing advice from industry experts
26th of September 2023
The Marcomms Heart To Heart is a new podcast series sharing PR and marketing advice for the cleaning and facilities management sector from successful directors and marcomms experts. Produced by UK-based communications agency Ceris Burns International, each episode will address the key elements of successful modern marketing campaigns.
Guests for
ISS inaugurates Future of Work Innovation Lab in Porto
25th of September 2023
Leading facilities services provider ISS officially inaugurated its new Future of Work Innovation Lab in the Portuguese city of Porto earlier this month.
This is a dedicated software development centre where the company will explore and devise digital solutions for the global workplace.
Office buildings around the world are increasingly equipped
Proposals approved for apprenticeship in UK cleaning industry
22nd of September 2023
Proposals for an Apprenticeship Standard for the cleaning and hygiene industry have been approved, potentially paving the way for employers to invest millions of pounds annually in training sector staff.
The British Cleaning Council (BCC), which made achieving the Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship one of its key priorities, is aiming to
ISS and ToolSense enter global strategic partnership
21st of September 2023
International facilities services provider ISS has formed a global strategic partnership with Austrian tech start-up ToolSense to manage the company's global assets of movable machines through Internet of Things (IOT) solutions.
Every day more than 300,000 ISS on-site employees are taking care of over 500,000 movable machines - such as vacuum
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