Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st May 2020 Issue no. 919
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  International News
Products SOAPBOX: Covid-19 and PPE Equipment: Do they conform?
Question: what do Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Czech Republic and (amongst others) the UK have in common? The category winners of the Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020
As the current pandemic is impacting the world and as the people become more focused on hygiene and cleaning, it has become even more crucial to highlight all the great developments and innovations in our industry. Cleaning “key” for lockdown exit strategy: a sectorial approach is needed, says new Guidance
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countriesworldwide I was feeling for residents living in the Wigan, Lancashire area yesterday, after learning that they were in unexpected extreme lockdown on the hottest day of the year, while 20 fire crews using two aerial appliances and two high volume pumps tackled a huge fire at the civic amenity tip on the Sankey Valley Industrial Estate. Smoke could be seen across the North West, nearby businesses and residents were told to keep their windows and doors closed, roads were closed and rail travel disrupted. The blaze had been brought under control by late evening although fire crews continued working overnight. Luckily, no-one was injured. From spraying foam and water on fires to spraying streets with chemicals...
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      This Week's News
HSE reminder on water systems safety during lockdown
Water stagnation, poor temperature control and increased levels of contamination may create a hazard in water systems that have been less frequently used than normal (such as dental or outpatient facilities) or where operation has been suspended (such as leisure, sports, swimming and spa pool facilities). EFCI launches second chapter of ‘In Good Hands’/’Helping Europe Reopen’ campaign
The second phase of the campaign, with its dual motto ‘In Good Hands’/’Helping Europe Reopen’, intends to raise awareness among European and national policymakers of the active and targeted support that professional cleaning companies need to continue performing such an essential and strategic role.
"As COVID-19 continues to ravage the globe, the face of environmental hygiene needs to change, and we must adapt fast. We need to put standard cleaning practices under the microscope and raise the bar on what's considered 'standard practice'. CHSA warns buyers to beware of profiteers capitalising on unprecedented demand
New companies have been set up to buy and sell on products like hand and surface sanitisers, gloves, wipes, tissue and aprons. Some are also buying up raw materials and attempting to produce some products. Primarily selling online, their products carry an exceptionally high mark-up and there is no guarantee that they meet industry standards. Global shortage of trigger head sprays countered by Greyland
A guide for washing out used trigger heads has also been produced. Winning employee 'hearts & minds' essential for safe return to work, advises Bureau Veritas
The advice is, of course, useful wherever you may be in the world… Samsic calls for greater user engagement in post-Coronavirus workspace management As part of a strategy to help businesses begin to navigate through the changed landscape of post-Covid workspaces, Samsic UK has rolled out a programme enabling users to participate in real-time environment hygiene control. The facilities services provider's six-point plan to returning businesses to their workplaces post-Coronavirus extends beyond 'deep clean' to imbue a broader ethos of hygiene engagement and maintenance using digital technologies aimed at enabling the better mindfulness of site users. Emergency FM specialist launches Back to Business Covid-19 disinfection and testing service
The three-step process involves a premises deep clean and a Covid-19 (Coronavirus) treat and protect service. It also includes, for the first time, Covid-19 testing of treated surfaces to allay the predicted fears of staff and customers as they return to business premises. Coronavirus and bed bugs: how to protect your guests when you reopen
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Mitie builds on environmental commitments by joining EP100
However, based on current targets to improve its energy productivity, Mitie anticipates meeting this goal significantly sooner. Washrooms and the spread of Covid-19
The Coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces such as toilet cubicles, WCs, washbasins, hand-dryers and entrance door handles. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from. Vinci Facilities’ Paul Cottam joins Mates in Mind Board of Trustees
Industry body calls for all cleaners to be included in priority list for Coronavirus testing
Coronavirus - the impact on the cleaning & hygiene supply chain
A true war effort: Selden converts facility to maximise on production of anti-viral portfolio
Prochem reports increased demand for Microsan
Originally developed in the 1980's for the HBV, HCV and HIV blood-borne viruses, the Microsan formulation is also effective against Coronavirus (Coronaviridae family including MERS-CoV) and is approved to EN14476 for use on hard washable surfaces. Colleagues down tools as two cleaners at Ministry of Justice die from suspected Covid-19
The cleaners claim they have been forced to work throughout lockdown despite repeatedly complaining of inadequate PPE, to their employer OCS Group. |
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