Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 26th April 2012 Issue no. 516
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Products Pay market App launched to support managers on the move Determining how much to pay employees is probably the most important decision an organisation can make. The problem is that dependable data about wages and salaries is hard to find and - when available - often barely affordable for all but the largest employers. That has now all changed - thanks to a clever new App called 'Jobsworth' launched this week by The Federation of European Employers (FedEE - the leading organisation for multinational companies operating in Europe). Learn how to get the best out of your cleaning equipment batteries
UMF to provide infection prevention products to Sodexo under multiyear agreement Sodexo and UMF have signed a multiyear agreement whereby UMF, innovator and specialist in environmental hygiene, will provide its infection prevention products to Sodexo. EU countries failing on 2020 waste target Europeans dump the bulk of their rubbish in landfills and many EU countries appear to be falling well short of 2020 targets for recycling municipal waste, new figures from the EU statistical agency show.
Outbreaks of SARS and flu forces Taiwan to implement infection control measures After a fierce outbreak of flu and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Taiwan in recent years, the Taiwan' Department of Health went into overdrive and introduced a slew of infection control programmes. Measures such as hospital accreditation and ratings based on patient safety and quality control have encouraged medical institutions to establish an effective control system for hospital-acquired infections. New Vectair product set to revolutionise feminine hygiene unit servicing
Ecolab introduces cleaning solution for EMEA food manufacturers, that dissolves low trans fat oils Exelerate ZTF, a patent-pending cleaning solution that dissolves low trans fat oil residue from processing equipment and surfaces, is now available to food manufacturers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 3M's new matting really makes an entrance!
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! CORRECTION: The original link below provided in yesterdays broadcast issue was incorrect. Please use the link below in this version. ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam kicks off in under a fortnight (8th May) and it promises to be a really good show, with more than 680 exhibitors from 41 countries, showing many trendsetting new products and technologies. The RAI tells us that amongst the exhibitors we will be able to meet more than 250 manufacturers that exhibit only in Amsterdam and at no other trade show in the industry and that an incredible 180 exhibitors will be showing there for the first timer. And also for the first time this year, as well as being able to attend a wide range of activities, demonstrations and seminars, visitors and exhibitors will be able to witness the RAI cleaners performing their daily work in the daytime, using the products and equipment made available to them by the exhibitors… Now that’s innovation! It gets better… As an international ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam visitor you are entitled to free (first class) train travel between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam RAI. To travel by train you need a valid ticket (your entrance ticket does not serve as a train ticket) and you can download and print yours here:
http://www.issainterclean.com/amsterdamen/travel-stay/Pages/Free-rail-transport.aspx
Yours,
   This Week's News
PHS Washrooms achieves 'world first' The PHS Group, one of the UK's leading workplace service providers, is proud to announce that the sanitary disposal unit exchange services operated by its PHS Washrooms division now hold the Carbon Trust's Carbon Reduction Label. Tech-Clean's new Trailer Mount System
We have Mail: Vectair Systems' Matthew Wonnacott Regular readers of Cleanzine may recall reading our reports on the life-threatening injuries inflicted on Vectair Systems' marketing manager Matthew Wonnacott, by a hit & run driver five months ago. We're delighted to report that Matthew is now on the road to recovery - although we understand that he won?t feel back to normal for around 16-18 months - not surprising perhaps when you see the list of his injuries: fractured bones in neck & fractured bones in the vertebrae (C5, C6 & C7), 12 broken right ribs, flail chest (9th rib became unattached from the rib cage), broken right tibia, lacerated liver, lacerated spleen, collapsed right lung (Pneumothorax), crushed right chest cavity and torn left ankle ligaments! Regulatory specialist launches health & safety package A fixed-price health and safety package for businesses has been developed by Stephensons Solicitors. Called Safe Assist, the legal package provides a bespoke range of health & safety services to businesses. It is provided by advisers with the relevant knowledge, experience and expertise to assist businesses to proactively manage risks to health, safety and welfare. GNB Industrial Power unveils additions to its battery range
Coventry City Council endorses Ingot Services with renewed contract
The Coventry City Council contract was, as before, put out to tender and Ingot's professionalism, competitive pricing and high standards once again won through as they did in 2009. CMS delivers retirement boost for Karcher UK employees
The Bicester-based independent pension specialist has slashed the costs of Karcher UK's corporate pension plan by 20%,enabling its employees to enjoy a better pension. 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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British Cleaning Council announces details of its 2012 Conference
RJC Cleaning to distribute award-winning Kaivac system in UK
Karcher repeats its £100 cashback scheme and vac competition
For every HDS machine (excluding upright models) sold through a participating Karcher dealer before 30th June 2012, Karcher will reward the customer with a cheque for £100. Injuries sustained through fall from chemical storage tank lead to fine
Top safety accreditation for Pr1me Cleaning Services Pr1me Cleaning Services is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. MITIE's new Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma revolutionises cleaning
Grout discoloration problem rectified at Rolls-Royce showroom
"Cleaning the new tiles with a conventional mop just didn't shift the dirt that gathered in the grouting" explains Brian Dickson, Sales Manager of Murray Rolls-Royce. "A Rolls-Royce showroom must remain pristine and just cannot be allowed to look dirty. So I searched on the Internet for somebody to help and fortunately found Cleaning Systems UK in Cupar." Toucan play: Regent first major contractor to adopt cleaning innovation
Cleaning firm fined over porter's death at Bolton hospital
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