Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th July 2012 Issue no. 529
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Products Researchers use automated UV disinfection to prevent C. diff in veterans care facility In a recently published article, 'Decontamination with ultraviolet radiation to prevent recurrent Clostridium difficile infection in two roommates in a long-term care facility', (Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 05/2012), researchers shared the results of a trial that used Tru-D SmartUVC to prevent coincident recurrent CDI episodes in roommates in a Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF). CCE 2012 is a Guinness World Record Breaker!
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According to the London 2012 Olympics website: "Thousands of staff across the cleaning and waste sectors are needed for hire by London contractors." I understand that this figure may be rather higher than it should because recruitment has been underway for some time, but I hope that the remaining positions are filled soon, as with the Games just a little over three weeks away, it doesn't leave much time for the all-important training, does it? People from outside our industry are often heard to say: "It's only cleaning... anyone can do it!" but that's not the case at all. Indeed the need for thorough training is brought home by the story in this week's news of 27 year old nightshift cleaner Wioletta Drozdz, whose arm was pulled into an unguarded conveyor she was cleaning. Ms Drozdz had not been trained in how to clean the conveyor safely, nor had she seen the machine's cleaning instructions - and her supervisor had already left the premises by the time she started to clean the machine. Many people will think she was lucky to escape with multiple fractures but I think that this accident could so easily have been avoided with the correct training and supervision. And as well as proving costly for Ms Drozdz, this lack of care has proved costly for her employer, in terms of a heavy fine, Court costs, loss of time in dealing with the case and a damaged reputation. What a waste! Yours,
  This Week's News
New In Depth Divisional Director eyes far-reaching change
Bill previously worked for MITIE Security in Scotland, where his successful business style helped it grow to a £350 million company, bringing in fresh ideas and managing 58 shopping centres. Prior to that, he enjoyed a 14 year career in the British Army, culminating in him being awarded a Military Medal in the 1983 News Years Honours list. Ecolab participating in World Health Organisation initiative to improve patient safety Ecolab is participating in a major World Health Organisation initiative to reduce healthcare associated infections by improving hand hygiene compliance rates in healthcare facilities around the world. According to a recent WHO report, of every 100 hospitalised patients, at least seven in developed countries and 10 in developing countries will acquire an infection during their stay. In intensive care units, the infection rate can be as high as 30% of all patients. Poor hand hygiene is a major factor in the spread of infection. Regent Cleaning gets the silver
The RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards scheme is the largest and longest-running programme of its kind in the UK. New nappy bag dispenser adds value in the washroom
Sustainable Restaurant Association helps caterers clean up their credentials The Sustainable Restaurant Association has approved its first supplier of cleaning products in a bid to ease restaurants' concerns about their environmental impact. Delphis Eco, the UK's manufacturer of ecological cleaning products, has already started supplying SRA member restaurants, including the central London-based pub group Cubitt House. Industrial pressure washers for high quality cleaning
Cleaning group's 3-2-1 warranty gives products the EDGE Cleaning equipment supplier, Equipment Distributors Group Enterprise, is launching a 3-2-1 extended warranty on its top selling models. Cretan hotel enjoys cost efficiency that doesn't sacrifice on quality
energy-efficient laundry a hit with staff and residents at Walsh Manor
New rechargeable and washable wireless keyboard is ideal for healthcare use
LPM Cleaning set to reduce costs and boost productivity In a key strategic move designed to further reduce costs and boost productivity, UK contract cleaning specialist LPM Cleaning & Support Services has agreed a new partnership with HSS Hire's Outsource service for the supply, management and maintenance of high performance Reintec cleaning equipment. ln Depth helps historic Liverpool sparkle
Bunzl expands into Switzerland Bunzl announced yesterday that it has acquired MMH Holding AG and its subsidiaries from Markus Meier, Daniel Meier and Reto Hofmann. The business, which trades under the name Distrimondo, is based near Zurich and is principally engaged in the distribution of foodservice disposables and cleaning and hygiene products throughout Switzerland. Revenue in the year ended 31st December 2011 was CHF17.3 million and the gross assets acquired are estimated to be CHF16 million. Newcastle-under-Lyme Council wins fourth award with support from Acumen
Handy chemical dilution chart for most janitorial bucket sizes, now freely available The majority of commercial cleaning detergents and chemicals are dispensed (diluted) according to a ratio, such as 50:1, 20:1 or 200:1, which refers to 50 parts of water to 1 part of detergent, and so on. Busy cleaners that find it hard to get their heads around the numbers will benefit from this handy free guide, called the 'dilution ratio chart', which covers the most common sized buckets (hand and mop buckets) in the janitorial industry. Cornish bakery fined for worker's injuries
Clearsprings Support Services signs up for CleanLink's software solutions CleanLink is delighted to welcome Clearsprings Support Services as a new client. CSS specialises in the delivery of office and commercial cleaning and support services, with customers throughout Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey and West London. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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