Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 10th January 2013 Issue no. 552
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  International News
Products Danger: chemicals! New online toolkit alerts workers and employers to hazard pictograms A new toolkit highlighting the changes to the labelling of chemical substances has been launched by EU-OSHA, the European Agency for Safety & Health at Work. The toolkit helps employers and their workers handle dangerous substances with care and keep themselves safe at work. The High Seas Hobbit toilet wins the 2012 Lepicol Home Throne Award
BICSc to discontinue COPC qualification The British Institute of Cleaning Science has announced that the Cleaning Operator's Proficiency Certificate (COPC), along with Food Premises Cleaning Certificate (FPCC) and Healthcare Professionals Cleaning Certificate (HPCC) will be discontinued and withdrawn from use from 31st March 2013 following the establishment of the Cleaning Professional Skill Suite (CPSS). Swedish hospitals failing toilet hygiene guidelines The majority of hospitals in Sweden are not following the country's guidelines for toilet hygiene, with many only cleaning the toilets once a day or less, according to an investigation by the Dagens Nyheter newspaper (DN). The investigation revealed that only seven of Sweden's 53 biggest hospitals adhere to the national guidelines, which suggest at least two toilet cleanings a day. Blaklader to launch multi-certified product range designed for tough conditions
Bacterial test results provided within seven hours Hygiena International has further developed its highly successful ATP bioluminescence system to specifically measure bacterial contamination, giving results within a working day or shift. The development involves the company's low cost but highly sensitive EnSURE hand-held luminometer, combined with its new versatile MicroSnap Total test. This system enumerates bacteria on solid surfaces as well as in raw, cooked and liquid foodstuffs, such that results are available in seven hours or less. Tests of Canadian hotels indicate high levels of contamination
An investigation by the Canadian Broadcasting Company has uncovered significant levels of contamination in a variety of hotels throughout Canada. Global product launch from KGS
The Swiss manufacturer says that its KGS Flexis pads are the only pads in the world to contain Ferrzon, which in turn is thought to be the only substance that can scratch a diamond - and that because of its structural properties, Ferrzon technology is superior to diamond when used on steel and other very hard materials, as well as being more versatile and efficient than diamond for floor maintenance, grinding and polishing. NCL introduces Ultra Concentrated Speed Stripper
Bolt quickly penetrates and easily removes even extreme floor finish build-up, with application time and labour cut to a minimum thanks to its excellent wetting and slow drying features. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Currently suffering what appears to be my second relapse into the flu which started several days before we broadcast our last issue of Cleanzine before Christmas, I've had plenty of time to lie around over the break, reflect on things I never generally have time to think about and watch rubbishy TV programmes. Unusually my New Year's Eve was spent alone, shivering and wrapped in blankets on the sofa, which meant that throughout the day I saw a number of news bulletins showing the different countries welcome in 2013 with incredible firework displays - even, for the first time, North Korea. Now I may sound rather Scrooge-like here but having become bored with London's offering at least five minutes before the end - spectacular as it all was - I started wondering what all the homeless people watching from sleeping bags in doorways, or cardboard boxes in London's parks, would be thinking as they looked up into the night's sky. Then I thought about the homeless throughout the world, and those who are sick but can't afford essential medicines, and those who are hungry, and wondered what they thought of it all. If just half of what was spent on all the fireworks globally could have gone to good causes instead, just think what a difference it would have made to these people's lives! It then occurred to me that perhaps one of the best ways that we as a global cleaning industry could raise our profile, is to launch a worldwide charity initiative. I know some of the UK industry associations have their own charity fundraising initiatives and I daresay that this is true for many cleaning industry associations throughout the world, (do let me know please if you are!) but sadly lots of the work funded by the money raised, is duplicated. Just imagine what we could achieve if we all worked together on something!
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     This Week's News
Biggest idiot on a ladder crowned by Ladder Association after public vote
World's largest floor cleaning franchise plans global expansion
The countdown is on to the opening of the UK's leading showcase for all products and services used in the cleaning & support services industry. The Cleaning Show 2013, which the organiser says is set to be the largest in the event's history, with pre-registered visitors up by 70%, will take place from March 19th -21st at Birmingham's NEC. Powr-Flite troubleshooter: How to safely remove ice melt haze from hard floors Many properties use ice melt compounds this time of year. These are minerals designed to reduce the freezing point of water, helping to keep surfaces such as pavements and pathways safer to walk on during cold, icy weather. However, these compounds are often tracked into buildings where they dry, leaving a white haze on interior hard-surface floors. This haze can become very difficult to remove and if cleaned improperly, can seriously damage the floor's appearance. Soapbox: Funding needed to keep Britain's open spaces clean and litter-free
Cleanerswarehouse appointed exclusive distributor for Vitec Global in the UK
New training videos available from Airx Airx Laboratories, the odour and pathogen control specialist that operates in three dimensions: airborne, surface and sub-surface, has updated its website and training page to include 15 new training and product information videos. These short informative videos allow for fast and concise review of product features, benefits and uses, as well as links to technical resources. Porsche Museum in Germany serviced by ISS
Aurora Capital acquires DuBois Chemicals
Kleentec International/Kleentec Marine
Kleentec International/Kleentec Marine have changed their phone number with immediate effect to 01253 824331 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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New partnership to find work for unemployed people in Wales Industry skills body Asset Skills has formed a partnership with a specialist training provider in Wales to train and find work for 50 unemployed people. Hull firms in court for worker's death in roof fall
Carlisle awarded Arriva contract
Housing and care provider appoints eight contractors Housing and care provider Midland Heart has selected eight contractors to take forward its Environmental Services. Vectair partners gynaecological cancer research charity to launch its Femcare MVP range
Synergy Health shows support for MRSA Action UK
As part of the sponsorship agreement, Synergy Health's Infection Prevention & Control division will also be making a donation to the charity of five pence for each UK purchase of its 50ml or 600ml alcohol free Assure hand sanitizer. UBM Live unites Facilities Show and FM Event for 2013 UBM Live, the organiser of Facilities Show and The FM Event, announced this week that the FM Event will merge with Facilities Show for 2013. Taking place from 14th -16th May at Birmingham's NEC, Facilities Show 2013 is the annual flagship event dedicated to those working across the full spectrum of facilities management. Avoid the perils of window cleaning in frozen wintery conditions
CHSA announces changes to secretariat from 1st January 2013 The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has this week announced that it will be outsourcing its secretariat to the Cleaning & Support Services Association from 1st January 2013. Would you like salt with that? Colder than average months in October and November are already driving sales at workplace equipment supplier Slingsby's purpose built salt facility as increasing numbers of businesses and organisations choose to prepare early for bad weather. Autumn Statement leaves green economy out in the cold, says CIWM With the green economy representing one of the few areas of economic growth and potential for the UK, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management is disappointed to see it so poorly supported in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement that was made yesterday. LCC Support Services signs up for ICE's new rental model Industrial Cleaning Equipment , the Southampton-based cleaning equipment and service specialist, has welcomed LCC Support Services as a valued new client - in what is believed to be a groundbreaking 'first' for the industry. |
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