Many people can say they have had at least one unfortunate experience in a public restroom. Busy bathrooms in high-traffic areas receive their fair share of abuse and frequent cleaning up is not always an option for businesses. Many users and long periods without cleanup can result in some nasty conditions. Check out four restroom… Continue reading Public Bathroom Nightmares
October 16-22, is International Infection Prevention Week and this year’s theme is “Breaking the Chain of Infection.” President Ronald Reagan established this time of awareness in 1986, and every year since has dedicated a week in October to infectious disease prevention. Other countries including the United Kingdom, Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia also participate.… Continue reading What to Know for International Infection Prevention Week
During the summer, colleges and universities hold multiple, mandatory orientations for incoming first-year undergraduates. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 13.2 million college freshmen entered a four-year institution in 2015. Each class size can vary from less than 2,000 to over 9,000 individuals. Thus, each session may host at least a few… Continue reading Get Your Facilities Ready, the Freshmen are Coming!
Summer is not only the hottest season; it can also be the smelliest. You may notice nastier odors, or you may overhear your staff and customers saying that your facilities and bathrooms smell worse than usual. Heat and humidity intensify all scents, meaning that your cleaning staff is not to blame. However, odors can be… Continue reading Prevent the Summer Stink
Learn about a few of the ways you can make pools safer this summer.
AAAHHHHCHOOOO! It’s that time of year again! The air outside is freezing cold; businesses shut their doors and windows, and crank the heat! This makes indoor conditions great breeding grounds for the spread of bacteria, viruses and illnesses, due to the favorable warm temperatures and ideal environment. However, even though both bacteria and viruses can… Continue reading The Difference Between a Bacteria & Virus and How to Avoid Both
In the United States, the top five injuries that lead to workers’ compensation are caused by slip and fall accidents, totalling over 540,000 hospitalizations annually. In 2015, the US Bureau of Statistics reported the total compensation costs for employees averaged $33.19 per hour. Business owners and facilities maintenance management should take precautionary action to prevent… Continue reading THE UNIMAT: MULTI PURPOSE SAFETY BENEFIT TO THE WORKPLACE
What is Period Shaming? Period Shaming has unfortunately become a derogatory term to express the indecencies of a woman having her period. In many countries, women do not have proper access to feminine hygiene products and are unable to dispose of them discretely. This increases the rate of cross-contamination, infection, and sadly, embarrassment. Period Shaming… Continue reading Period Shaming: Awareness and Prevention
Each year, on average 8 million people in the United States use about 3 billion needles and syringes to manage their medical conditions according to the Environmental Protection Agency. So where are all the needles going? What exactly is a sharp? A sharp is the generic name given to a needle, syringe or lancet. But… Continue reading Be smart with sharps!
