infection control
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
GBAC publishes IAQ infection prevention strategy paper
The paper addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities such as schools, restaurants, convention centres & gyms.
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Know your way around indoor air quality improvement
Controlling indoor air quality is vital to reducing infection risk and improving health and safety in any facility.
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COVID-19 cleaning lessons: In with the new, stick with the old
Old and proven lessons must be adhered to more strictly than before.
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How to manage winter cleaning in your facility
Winter can be a messy time for facilities, and it’s critical that facilities focus extra attention on cleaning for both appearance and health.
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Many workers may quit if office cleaning lacks
More than one-third of respondents would consider changing their jobs if their workplace was not cleaned properly.
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Study finds elevator fans fail to eliminate pathogens
The confined space inside an elevator cabin creates a large risk of transmission despite standard ventilation.
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GBAC offers new training on infectious disease prevention
The new course highlights how pathogens spread and cause illness and how proper hygienic cleaning and disinfection help infection prevention.
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Flu season and cleaning — the proof is in the pudding
People want to have confidence that thorough daily cleaning is occurring.
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Post-COVID infection prevention strategies
Managers and cleaning professionals can follow cornerstone steps to develop effective an effective infection prevention program.
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5 tips for navigating cold and flu season
SC Johnson Professional highlights five steps facility managers can take right now ahead of winter.
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Why flu season may be forever changed
COVID-19 has changed our definition of "clean" and that will likely lead to a change in our yearly rhythm. From now on, "flu season" as we know it may cease to exist.
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6 ways to prepare for increased foot traffic
Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.
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Are combination vaccines key to combating flu’s resurgence?
Combined booster jabs for COVID-19 and influenza could become the norm, according to authors of a new study.
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Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores
A University of Guelph study found the risk of exposure from high-touch surfaces in grocery stores is low if recommended protocols are followed.
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Protect occupants from a winter flu resurgence
Flu was almost non-existent last winter due to lockdowns and health measures, but experts warn it may return with a vengeance this winter.
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GBAC STAR launches Destination program
The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
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Airlines demand germ-repelling seat coverings
Demand for coverings that deter the spread of viruses and bacteria has soared as airlines look to mitigate time and financial losses.
