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Lean workforce scheduling for cleaning sector
24th of September 2014
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall reports from Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, where facilities services contractor Vebego has invested in a workforce scheduling system from Ortec. All cleaning staff are now managed via computer rather than the previous paper-based system, which as resulted in significant all-round savings says Vebego’s personnel
Chris Cracknell urges industry: “Let’s make a difference”
23rd of September 2014
Chris Cracknell is chief executive of OCS Group, one of the UK’s leading total facilities management companies, which has operations across five continents. He speaks exclusively to ECJ editor Michelle Marshall about why he believes the cleaning industry must work together more effectively in spreading a more positive message about its vital
Mitie total service package at St George's Hospital London
19th of September 2014
St George’s Hospital in South London is one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals with over 1,000 beds. It treats over 800,000 patients a year and employs more than 8,000 staff on a 92,000 square metre site.
Supplying the catering and cleaning services is one of the UK’s leading facilities service providers, Mitie. ECJ editor
Food hygiene - what does 'safe' mean?
9th of July 2014
Wipers, chemicals, cloths and brushes – all have to be ‘food safe’ before they can be used in food preparation areas. But how far do they need to differ from traditional products? Ann
Laffeaty finds out.
‘Food-safe’ products have become big business in today’s catering kitchens and food processing plants.
Window cleaning - best practice for safety
7th of July 2014
Darran Yates, operations director for the windows and industrial division of UK cleaning and FM specialist In Depth Managed Services, outlines best practice at one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals.
As one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, Leeds General Infirmary has an international reputation for its expertise in a
Window cleaning - water or chemicals?
4th of July 2014
Window cleaning used to be something of a craft in which specialists on ladders would work hard to produce a streak-free finish using a detergent solution and a sgueegee. But factors such as speed, efficiency, safety and sustainability have become increasingly important and perhaps even more valued than craftsmanship.
Enter the water-fed pole
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