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Reducing public sickness risks
16th of September 2011
Ann Laffeaty looks at the latest health scares and finds out how far the risks to the public can be reduced through better cleaning measures and higher standards of hygiene.
Over the past few years our society has been confronted by one health scare after another. MRSA, C.Difficile, swine flu, E.Coli – whether these conditions target closed
An individual matter
16th of September 2011
Matting systems come in all shapes and sizes and the type of mat you choose depends heavily on the type of facility in which it will be placed. Ann Laffeaty finds out which type of entrance mats to put where.
There are many different reasons why the manager of a commercial, industrial or hospitality venue will choose a matting system. An
Is it all about the smell?
15th of September 2011
What is the customer’s highest priority when it comes to choosing an air-freshener system? Is it cost, ease of use, programmability – or is it all about the smell? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers about their customers’ key requirements.
The air freshener market seems to have been split into several different channels over recent
Differentiation via collaboration
15th of September 2011
In his fourth article for ECJ, Pedro Chidichimo explains the benefits for facility management companies of working with suppliers in the identification and development of innovations that solve end user needs. New processes, new relationships and most importantly, a new culture must be set to achieve sustainable differentiation in the
The cost of stress
14th of September 2011
Stress-related illnesses are one of the biggest causes of staff absenteeism in Europe. Yet surveys reveal businesses seem more prepared to take the hit in terms of lost productivity than get to grips with the issue, as Hartley Milner reports.
I’m under so much pressure at work I really don’t know how I’m going to cope!” It
Carpet challenges
13th of September 2011
Which types of carpet are the easiest to clean and which present the greatest headaches for the professional carpet care company? Ann Laffeaty looks at the chief challenges being faced by the industry today.
A carpet in a commercial or hospitality facility is meant to provide an ambiance of warmth and luxury. Whether that carpet is made from
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