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Health & Safety

TCE

The EPA bans TCE and PCE, commonly used in commercial applications

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments, marking another
loading dock

Increasing safety on your loading dock

Is your loading dock as safe as it can be? Studies show that 25 per cent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks, so that’s
portal

New health and safety portal supports businesses

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small businesses across Canada meet their health and
facility

Prepare your facility for holiday crowds

As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed
cleaning

What’s in your cleaning products?

The cleaning industry plays a vital role in maintaining health and safety, ensuring that workplaces, public spaces, and homes are free from harmful pathogens and
sustainable cleaning

Sustainable commercial cleaning practices

The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for healthier workplaces are responsible for a significant shift in the commercial cleaning industry. Sustainable cleaning
PPE

Staying stocked with the right PPE

Hygiene and sanitation continue to remain in the spotlight, but in some cases, cleaning practices have loosened, reverting back to some of the pre-pandemic habits.
biofilms

The emerging threat of biofilms

Healthcare facilities are particularly vulnerable to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and biofilms that form in drains and sinks are an often-underestimated threat. In a Master Class
fall

Creating a fall cleaning plan

Seasonal attention is important for an overall maintenance and cleaning approach for your property. Staying proactive helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the year, allowing
cleaning

Cleaning innovations that are here to stay

While using the latest techniques and tools holds the key to a best-in-class facility cleaning program, it’s important to understand how all the elements interact
hygiene

Hygiene and happiness

Today’s facility managers are under mounting pressure to do more with less. Supply chain challenges, labour shortages, and Canadians’ increased expectations around cleanliness and hygiene
cleaning products

Cleaning chemicals and the dangers they pose

Even though sustainability is emerging as a top cleaning trend, with organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices on the rise, harsh, toxic chemicals still exist in
mould remediation

New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation (4th edition,
moisture

Managing moisture and mould

In the vast and varied skyline of commercial buildings, mould growth can be lying in wait as a serious and potentially health-threatening issue. Whether it
handwashing

Handwashing and commercial cleaning

With all the attention that hygiene and sanitizing have received these last few years, the importance of handwashing has been highlighted as an important way
drones

Revolutionizing building maintenance with drones

In the realm of modern architecture and urban landscapes, the care and maintenance of buildings are vital components for longevity, aesthetics, and sustainability. However, traditional
pets

Cleaning pet-friendly spaces

From restaurants to hotels to office buildings, many places now welcome pets on-property, which can become a challenge for cleaners. As office spaces continue to