Cleaning Topic: Learn About safety

PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024

Choosing and Using the Right Chemicals

PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024

How Cleaning Teams Prepare for the Next Infectious Outbreak

ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024

Promoting Ergonomic Restroom Tools in Facilities

ENCOURAGING ERGONOMICS November 2024

Bottom-Line Benefits of Ergonomic Restroom Equipment

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024

Investing in Cleaning Offices, Food Service Areas, and Preventing Slips and Falls

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024

Stats That Support Cleaning in Healthcare, Education and Hospitality Facilities

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024

Stats Support Cleaning Initiatives

10/22/2024

Safety Checklist for Hurricane Milton Recovery

SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024

Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment

FOLLOW THE RULES September 2024

Reinforcing Chemical Safety Importance

10/8/2024

Safety Reminders for Hurricane Helene Recovery

WEATHERING THE STORM August 2024

Selecting the Right Ice Melt Products

WEATHERING THE STORM August 2024

Simple Strategies for Stocking and Storing Ice Melt

LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024

Switching to Lithium Batteries Can Save on Labor

8/27/2024

Tips on Emergency Eyewash and Shower Selection for Facility Managers

LITHIUM FOR THE LONG HAUL August 2024

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries are Making Waves in Cleaning

DIGGING DEEP ON FOREVER CHEMICALS August 2024

Forever Chemicals and How to Tackle Them

8/9/2024

Ban Proposed for Cancer-Causing Workplace Chemical

7/22/2024

Training Seminars Focus on Stone, Carpet and Safety

7/12/2024

Over $12M Available in Safety Training Grants

7/9/2024

Rule Proposed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

7/3/2024

Tips for Avoiding Smoke and Air Pollution During Wildfires

7/1/2024

Safety Express Acquires Sycorp

6/19/2024

How to Handle Overheating Lithium-Ion Batteries

6/10/2024

EPA Proposes Restrictions on Common Cleaning Chemical Solvent

6/7/2024

Steps to Prevent Spread of Legionnaire’s Disease in Facilities

6/5/2024

National Photo Contest Promotes Heat Safety Awareness

IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024

How Quats Can Be Applied Responsibly

IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024

Tips and Tricks for Using Quat-based Cleaners Safely

5/31/2024

How Distributors Can Ensure Worker Safety

IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024

Advantages and Alternatives to Quat-based Cleaning

BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024

How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends

5/28/2024

Hospeco Brands Group Purchases Assets of Supply Source Enterprises

BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024

Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs

5/17/2024

PathoSans Honors Eden Green Technology for CSR Initiatives

5/13/2024

New Forecast Tool Available to Combat Heat Risk

5/3/2024

CleanLink's Top News from April

4/30/2024

Preparation Tips for Summer Heat Waves

BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024

Evaluating the Evolution of Ergonomic Equipment

MARKETING MATTING PROGRAMS April 2024

Promoting Facility Matting Plans in Facilities

April 2024

How Mats Improve Occupant Safety, Facility Wellness

4/16/2024

Labor Agencies Emphasize Fair Use of AI in Workplace

4/12/2024

Government Custodial Contractors Required to Cut PFAs from Contracts

4/11/2024

ACD Applauds Resolution to Roll Back EPA’s Changes to the Risk Management Program

4/8/2024

Employee Representation Rule Finalized for OSHA Inspections

3/15/2024

Stronger Standards Finalized for Protection from Chemical Accidents

3/11/2024

Did You Know? When Trash Cans Took a New Step

3/6/2024

Essential Ladder Safety Tips for Frontline Workers

2/26/2024

Janitorial Services Provider Reported for Child Labor Practices

2/23/2024

Training Opportunities Ahead of National Ladder Safety Month

2/14/2024

Manufacturer Fined Following Amputation Incident, Insufficient Training Cited

2/8/2024

New Hampshire Investigating PFAs from Commercial Cleaning Wastewater

2/7/2024

New Steps Announced to Protect Communities from PFAs

PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTS, LIABILITY January 2024

Floor Liability Protection Tips for BSCs

1/30/2024

Grants Announced for Wildfire Smoke Protection

1/29/2024

Study Highlights Business Security Risks of AI

1/26/2024

ACI Urges Senate Committee to Ensure EPA Follows TSCA Obligations

1/24/2024

Lawson Products Acquires Emergent Safety Supply

1/22/2024

Safety Program Launched for Exterior Maintenance Workers

1/22/2024

ACI Supports, Seeks Modifications to EPA Safer Choice Program

1/19/2024

ACI Appoints Senior Director of Regulatory and International Affairs

1/16/2024

New OSHA Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024

1/12/2024

ACD Highlights 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

1/9/2024

12 Questions to Ask Before Operating a Snow Thrower

1/5/2024

New Workplace Injury Reporting Guidelines Taking Effect in 2024

12/28/2023

OSHA Renews Partnership to Protect Distribution Workers

IN THE FIELD: FLOORED! November 2023

Training and Tools Make Tackling Tough Jobs Easier

IN THE FIELD: FLOORED! November 2023

How the Right Equipment Makes Tasks Safer

12/13/2023

ACD Urges Senate Commerce Committee to Require Section 2209 Implementation

12/7/2023

Emphasizing Worker Safety During the Holiday Season

12/7/2023

Wildman Acquires Northern First Aid

12/6/2023

ACD Urges OSHA to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Worker Walkaround Inspections

12/1/2023

Reinforcing Facility Safety During the Holidays

11/30/2023

Fall Protection Remains OSHA’s Top Safety Violation

11/28/2023

EPA Proposes Updates to Safer Choice Standard

GUIDELINES TO SAFETY November 2023

Hazcom Training and Policies Surrounding SDSs

11/17/2023

CDC Expands Testing Traveler Illness Surveillance Program

11/17/2023

ACD Announces 2024 Board of Directors

11/16/2023

NACD Announces Rebranding

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE November 2023

Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights

THE CLEANING CART EVOLUTION October 2023

Innovative Cart Designs Keep Cleaning Chemicals Safe

10/19/2023

EPA Safer Choice Partners of the Year Announced

10/10/2023

DOL Seeking Improvements to Whistleblower Safety Program

10/9/2023

Aramsco Acquires Traffic Supplies Distributor

10/9/2023

Spartan Named a 2023 'Safer Choice Partner of the Year'

10/9/2023

Why Industrial Cleaning Services Are On The Rise

10/6/2023

Rule Passed to Require Reporting of PFAS

9/27/2023

On-Site Safety Support Being Provided Amid Hurricane Idalia Recovery

9/25/2023

Banana Products Agrees to Contract with Major School District

9/25/2023

Over $12M in Grants Awarded for Workplace Safety Promotion

9/21/2023

Study Reveals How Employees Would React in Violent Situations

9/20/2023

HazTek Announces New Leadership

9/15/2023

Nominations Open for Green Chemistry Awards

9/13/2023

ACI Shares Concern with EPA Stance on 1, 4-Dioxide Risks

9/11/2023

Major Proposals Made to Facility Workplace Inspections

9/11/2023

Masking Tips Amid the Ongoing Wildfire Crisis

9/1/2023

Cintas Minnesota Facility Honored for Safety Efforts

9/1/2023

3 Tips for Safe IAQ in Facilities

8/31/2023

Major Retailer Agrees to Settle Facility Safety Violations

8/30/2023

IICRC S540 Standard Available for Limited Public Review

8/29/2023

Nitrile Gloves Demand Highlights PPE Importance

8/24/2023

Cleaner Suffers Amputation Injury After Factory’s Equipment Safety Oversight

8/22/2023

PathoSans, Eden Green Technology Launch Sustainability Partnership

8/18/2023

National Competition Highlights Importance of Heat Safety

8/15/2023

5 Signs of Safe, Effective Hand Sanitizers

FROM THE EDITOR: END USERS NEED YOUR HELP August 2023

Distributors Find Value to Training Offerings

8/3/2023

EPA Seeking Input on Safer Choice Program Expansion

8/1/2023

ACI Launches Laundry Safety Resource

7/31/2023

NACD Applauds House Passage of CFATS Reauthorization

7/27/2023

Dollar General Citing Highlights Trip and Fall Hazard Importance

7/26/2023

Updates Proposed to PPE Standards

7/19/2023

Program Announced for Workplace Hazards in Distribution Centers

SAFETY TRAINING July 2023

Hazcom Training and Policies Surrounding Safety Data Sheets

7/14/2023

Contractor Cited in Heat Illness Death

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES June 2023

Training, Preparation Pivotal to Emergency Prevention in Facilities

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES June 2023

How Facility Cleaning Managers Prepare for Emergencies

7/11/2023

NACD Comments on Methylene Chloride Ban

6/30/2023

DOL-Endorsed Alliance to Protect Health of Spanish-Speaking Workers

6/29/2023

OSHA Seeking Input for Heat Standard

6/27/2023

Simon Institute Hosting Annual Symposium in July

6/27/2023

Pizza Manufacturer Facing $2.8M Fine Following Sanitation Worker’s Death

6/26/2023

Understanding Workplace Violence Threat Assessments

6/21/2023

ACI Hosts Event for Product Ingredient Standard

6/21/2023

Air Quality Protection Tips for Exterior Maintenance

6/19/2023

Theme Announced for 2024 ACI Convention

6/16/2023

Exterior Maintenance Safety Resources for Summer

6/14/2023

Finalists for 2023 Avetta Awards Revealed

HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023

Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments

6/13/2023

Advanced Disaster Recovery Inc. Names CFO

6/13/2023

What Distributors, Cleaning Teams Can Learn from National Safety Month

6/2/2023

4 Terms to Know When Selecting Disinfectants

FROM THE EDITOR: PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED June 2023

Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Should Be Required in Facilities

6/1/2023

Hazardous Conditions Accrue $3.4 Million in Combined Penalties Across Dollar General Locations

5/31/2023

Key Sectors Impacted by Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

5/30/2023

$12M in Funding Announced for Training, Safety Grants

IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023

Tips for Staffing, Marketing Exterior Marketing Services

5/24/2023

Cintas Location in Arizona Honored for Workplace Safety

5/22/2023

ACI Releases Statement on Quats Safety

5/15/2023

NACD Members Hold Annual Assembly at Capitol Hill

5/4/2023

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program to Prevent Workplace Falls

5/3/2023

Novel Method Developed for Detecting 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products

5/2/2023

CDC Announces Funding to Prevent Environmental Hazard Exposure in Facilities

5/1/2023

ACI to Chair Regulatory and Sustainability Sessions at AOCS 2023

4/28/2023

EPA Maintains Safer Choice Status of Essential Chemistry Used to Make Detergents

4/26/2023

Workers Memorial Day Honors Employees Who Lost Lives On-The-Job

4/21/2023

NADCA Recognizes 2022 Safety Award Winners

4/14/2023

SAFER One Wins 2 Top Industrial Hygiene Awards

4/11/2023

ACI to Host ‘EPA Day’ for Members in June

4/6/2023

Nominations Open for IICRC Board of Directors

4/5/2023

BOMA Releases Newest Floor Measurement Standard for Hospitality Properties

4/4/2023

OSHA Releases Injury and Illness Data from 2022

4/4/2023

Safety Tips for Cleaning Veterinary Clinics

3/31/2023

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning a Medical Office

3/28/2023

Industry Voices: Q&A with Bill Warnecki

MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023

Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying

3/22/2023

Chemical Manufacturer Fined $43K for Waste Management Violations

3/20/2023

Restroom Safety Tips for Facilities

3/14/2023

How “Signal Words” Can Prevent Custodial Injuries

3/13/2023

Servicon, LA County Team Up for Clean Water Initiative

3/8/2023

IICRC Endorses New Federal Mold Assessment and Remediation Legislation

3/8/2023

Aramsco Acquires Texas-Based Distributor

3/8/2023

How Facilities Can Prepare Against Mass Shooting Threats

3/6/2023

Training Available for National Ladder Safety Month

3/6/2023

San Diego County Custodians Reinstated After Investigation Determines Unjust Firings, Safety Violations

2/22/2023

Fast Facts: Ergonomics Factors into Physical and Mental Health for Workers

2/21/2023

Industry Voices: Q&A with Patrick Dunnigan

2/17/2023

ACI Speaks on Impact of New York State’s 1,4-Dioxane Law

2/17/2023

Contractors Rescued from Chocolate Tank After Lack of Training on Cleaning Protocol

2/15/2023

ASHRAE Concludes Successful Winter Conference, AHR Expo

2/15/2023

Colgate-Palmolive Announces Recall on Popular Chemical

2/14/2023

Protecting Custodians from Carbon Monoxide Exposure During Winter

MAKE THE MOST OF IT February 2023

Making the Most of Your Inventory

2/8/2023

5 Ways to Slow the Surging Spread of Norovirus

1/31/2023

How a Return-to-Office Brings Elevated Cleaning Expectations

1/30/2023

Recent Mass Shootings Put Spotlight on Facility Security Assessments

1/27/2023

Dollar General Cited Again for Facility Safety Violations

1/20/2023

Preventing the Most Common Workplace Injuries That Impact Janitors

1/18/2023

OSHA Announces Penalty Increases for Violations in 2023

1/13/2023

120,000 Buildings Without Power Amid California Storms

1/5/2023

Cintas Honored for Safety in the Workplace

1/4/2023

5 Facility Preparation Tips for the Winter Season

USING TECHNOLOGY TO CLEAN SMARTER November 2022

Hot Desking and More Mobile Solutions

12/29/2022

Top 10 Contracting Profits Features from 2022

12/28/2022

NACD Welcomes New Chemical Safety Board Chairman

12/27/2022

Top 10 Facility Cleaning Decisions Articles from 2022

12/22/2022

What Facility Managers Can Do to Prevent Workplace Violence

12/19/2022

Planon Awarded WELL Certification

12/16/2022

Sofidel Ranks Best in Industry for ESG Risk Management

12/15/2022

Solutex Earns 5th EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

12/14/2022

Judgement Reached in Sanitation Contractor Child Labor Case

ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022

BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes

12/14/2022

Industry Voices: Q&A with Beau Daane

MEASURING UP November 2022

How Distributors Can Best Recommend Dilution Control Systems

12/6/2022

HPDC, Green Seal Announce Complimentary HPD Reports with Paint Certification

12/6/2022

5 Solutions to the Biggest Janitorial Staffing Challenges

12/5/2022

ACI Briefing to Discuss Ingredient Communication, 1,4-Dioxane

12/5/2022

IICRC Releases Field Guide for Professional Cleaners

12/2/2022

More Sanitary Hazard Violations for Dollar General

12/1/2022

Holiday Security Risks Facility Managers Should Be Aware Of

FORMING A FLEET November 2022

Consulting Custodial Staff on Cleaning Equipment Purchases

FORMING A FLEET November 2022

Restroom Cleaning Equipment Boosts Quality, Efficiency

LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022

Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies

11/23/2022

NACD Announces 2023 Board of Directors

11/23/2022

5 Reasons to Adopt Green Cleaning Practices for Safer Schools

11/18/2022

EPA Names 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year

11/18/2022

Thanksgiving Preparation Tips for Foodservice Facilities

11/16/2022

NACD Announces 2022 Award Recipients

11/15/2022

Recall Announced for Several Pine-Sol Surface Cleaner Products

11/14/2022

Pilot Chemical Names North America Sales Manager

11/10/2022

360clean Continues Expansion with Hygienic-Focused Protocols

11/7/2022

Date Announced for National Floor Safety Institute Symposium

11/3/2022

NACD Comments on Proposed EPA Changes to Risk Management Plan Rule

FACILITY FOCUS: GAINING TRACTION September 2022

Handwashing Setup Streamlines Restroom Cleaning, Saves Supplies

FACILITY FOCUS: GAINING TRACTION September 2022

All-In-One Sink System Keeps Floors and Customers Safe

10/31/2022

Steps to Take After a Custodian is Injured at Work

10/27/2022

Video Captures Coyote Rescue from Middle School Restroom

10/26/2022

Dollar General Corp. Cited for Cleaning-Related OSHA Violations

ADDRESSING HAI'S September 2022

Intervention Helps Maximize Effectiveness of Cleaning

ADDRESSING HAI'S September 2022

WHO's Sweeping Study on Infection Control Practices

SCHOOLS FACE 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES September 2022

Top Challenges for School Facility Managers

9/30/2022

Tork Announces Hygiene Partnership with Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles

9/29/2022

Key Hurricane Preparation Steps for Facilities

9/28/2022

CDC Expands Funding for Pathogen Prevention Programs

9/20/2022

A Safety Refresher on Using Cleaning Solutions

BREAKING THE ICE August 2022

Optimal Ice Melt Types, Application Strategies

9/14/2022

EPA Proposes to Stop Authorized Use of Certain PFAS in Pesticide Products

9/14/2022

Steps to Take After an Employee is Injured at Work

9/9/2022

7 Personal Safety Tips Facility Managers Should Share

9/6/2022

Why Data Protection is Important for Cleaning Businesses

9/2/2022

Pest Control Complaints Lead to Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

8/31/2022

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

8/31/2022

Machinery Accident in Arizona Stresses Facility Safety Protocols

8/25/2022

NACD Voices Concern on EPA’s Proposed Changes to Risk Management Plan Program

8/24/2022

How to Keep Your Night Cleaning Crew Safe

PICKING UP THE PIECES August 2022

Benefits, Cost Considerations for HEPA Vacuum Filters

PICKING UP THE PIECES August 2022

Health Benefits of Proper Carpet Care as Facilities Reopen

8/22/2022

NACD Honors Coast Southwest with 2022 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award

BREAKING THE ICE August 2022

How Much Ice Melt Should You Apply?

8/12/2022

What’s Next for the Disposable Masks Market?

8/11/2022

Tips for Proper PPE Disposal

8/8/2022

Case Study: Self-Sanitizing Changing Stations Simplify Gameday Experience

8/5/2022

Safetrust and Cobalt Robotics Expand Partnership

7/26/2022

How Facilities Can Celebrate World Water Week

7/19/2022

Heat Illness Prevention Tips for Peak Summer Months

7/12/2022

Projecting the Future of the Hand Sanitizer Market

7/8/2022

How Do Facility Managers Feel About Post-Pandemic Crime?

7/6/2022

OSHA Seeking Expertise in Revisions to Lead Exposure Standards

7/5/2022

Survey: How Do Americans Feel About Water Security?

7/5/2022

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Achieves GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation

7/5/2022

Simon Institute Symposium Returning for First Time Since Pandemic

7/1/2022

Top Stories From The Last Month

8/11/2021

Stadium Officials Update Safety Measures For NFL Season

8/10/2021

Five Elements Of A Safer, Healthier Venue

7/30/2021

Infection Control Measures At The Olympic Village Dining Hall

7/29/2021

Tips For Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses

7/27/2021

OSHA Offers Guidance To Protect Workers From Infections

7/16/2021

Top 10 Safety Hazards Janitors Face

6/24/2021

OSHA Offering Safety Training Grants

FROM THE EDITOR: A CLEANING AUDIT WILL VALIDATE YOUR EFFORTS June 2021

How To Evaluate Your Cleaning Program

5/27/2021

OSHA Hearing Will Discuss Updates To Hazard Communication Standard

5/24/2021

Chemical Distributors Raise Concern With OSHA Proposal

5/18/2021

Investing In Mental Health Good For Business

5/4/2021

Kutol Launches New Website

BSCAI COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE/CERTIFICATE April 2021

Disinfection Course Available For Frontline Workers

PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021

Tips For Preventing Slip-And-Fall Accidents

PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
Risk Assessment Plans, Signage Improve Safety

PREVENT THE HAZARD April 2021
How To Select Floor Mats

KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021

Tips For Improving Employee Morale

KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021

Partnerships Pivotal To Infection Prevention

FROM THE EDITOR: SUSTAINABILITY CAN STILL SHINE April 2021

Promote Green Cleaning On Earth Day

4/8/2021

ACI Urges FDA To Address Hand Sanitizer Concerns

3/19/2021

Program Protects Workers From COVID Issues

3/15/2021

Healthcare Setting Not A Higher Risk For Coronavirus Infection

2/18/2021

OSHA Proposes Improvement Of Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Labels

ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Tips For Safe Spraying, Chemical Purchasing

2/11/2021

ACI, Manufactures Ask EPA To Restore Safer Choice Program

2/3/2021

OSHA Issues Improved COVID Prevention Guidance

1/29/2021

Most Employees Don't Feel Totally Safe At The Workplace

1/15/2021

Penalty Amounts For OSHA Violations Increase Today

1/5/2021

Safety Trafficking Software Reduces Accidents

1/4/2021

Service by Medallion Wins National Safety Award

RAMPING UP PPE PROTOCOLS November 2020

Steps For Implementing PPE

RAMPING UP PPE PROTOCOLS November 2020
Protocols That Reduce Cross-Contamination

11/17/2020

Floor Scrubber Market Expected To Grow After Slow 2020

10/20/2020

Cleaning Companies Adopting New Technologies

LENDING A HAND August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers

OPTIMIZING CLEANING PROPOSALS June 2020

Building Safety Emphasized For BSCs

7/8/2020

Jan/San Companies Acquired

6/19/2020

ACI Employee Named Thurgood Marshall College Fund Fellow

5/22/2020

OSHA Announces New COVID-19 Policies

5/19/2020

Health Safety Rating Launched For Facility Operations

THE COST OF LITHIUM April 2020
Cost And Safety Of Lithium Batteries

CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS April 2020
Developing An Effective Training Program

EMBRACING CLEAN INITIATIVES April 2020
Survey Gauges Green Cleaning Equipment Adoption

4/2/2020

IICRC No Longer Accepting OSHA Training Course

2/10/2020

Workplace Safety Celebrated With OSHA Milestone

2/5/2020

OSHA Orders School To Re-Hire Employee Who Helped Report Asbestos

1/20/2020

OSHA Changes Maximum Penalty Costs

12/20/2019

Infection Prevention Practices Leads To Psychological Safety In Healthcare

12/18/2019

OSHA Enforcement And Compliance Was Up in 2019

THE FUTURE OF CLEANING LIES IN STANDARDIZATION November 2019

Why Standardized Cleaning Is Important

EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019

Transitioning To Microfiber Mops

EMBRACING MICROFIBER November 2019
Microfiber Promotes Efficiency, Ergonomics

REDUCING WORKER INJURIES November 2019
Dodging Chemical Hazards

REDUCING WORKER INJURIES November 2019
Promoting Workplace Safety

11/14/2019

California Cintas Honored For Safety Practices

STRESSING SAFETY November 2019

Custodial Managers Emphasize Employee Safety

BENEFITS OF ERGONOMICS October 2019

Ergonomics Promotes Safety, Boosts Morale

THE VALUE OF ICE MELT October 2019

Proper Ice Melt Products Mean Safer Surfaces

THE VALUE OF ICE MELT October 2019
Proper Application Of Ice Melt Improves Effectiveness

10/10/2019

Cintas Reaches Safety Milestone

10/8/2019

Fire Prevention Week Sends Important Message

10/7/2019

Cintas Locations Earns High OSHA Honors

10/1/2019

OSHA Approves Respirators Fitting Protocols

8/23/2019

Free OSHA Resources Help Businesses Become Safer

8/15/2019

New Resource Helps Improve Health And Safety Programs

8/14/2019

Ecolab Acquires Cleaning Solutions Provider

8/13/2019

Issues To Keep In Mind When Disposing Of IoT Devices

8/5/2019

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Quickly Approaching

7/25/2019

ACI Speaks To FDA Review Of Food Handler Antiseptics

7/12/2019

Cintas Columbus Location Honored For Operation

April 2019
Management Must Provide Occupational Safety

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019

Aqueous Ozone Controls Pollutants And Protects Staff

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019
Testing Effectiveness Of Cleaning Technologies

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019
Training Staff On Advantages Of Water Technologies

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019

Flooring Standards Facility Managers Should Know

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019

Steps To Improving Floor Safety

GIVING SLICK FLOORS THE SLIP April 2019

Signs Stop Slips And Falls

February 2019
Prioritizing Safety Stock And Other Inventory

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019

Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools

BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018

Matting Programs Protect Floors And Facility Occupants

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018
Choose Mats That Prevent Slips And Falls

MATTING IS A MUST November 2018
Mats That Help Protect Flooring Investments

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018

Choosing — And Getting The Most Value From — Chemical Proportioners

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018
What To Consider When Introducing Proportioners

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018
Advantages Of Pre-measured Chemical Packages

REDUCING SLIP-AND-FALL HAZARDS September 2018

Floor Chemical Examinations Lessen Falls

August 2018
Empowering Cleaners With Job Satisfaction And Purpose

DENVER BRONCOS STAY SAFE THANKS TO NEW ICE-MELT SOLUTION August 2018

Case Study: Stadium Experiences Success From Ice Melt Solution

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018

Factors Driving Purchases Of Cleaning Carts And Caddies

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Choosing The Right Cleaning Cart Or Caddy

SHOPPING FOR CARTS August 2018
Importance Of Organized Cleaning Carts

8/14/2018

School Groundsman Blames Chemical For Cancer, Awarded Millions

8/8/2018

Study Explains Why Cleaning Workers Retire Early

7/23/2018

Emphasize Safety And Support For Cleaning Workers

7/23/2018

Cleaning Deal Scrapped Over Sexual Harassment Concerns

7/18/2018

Tips To Reducing Workplace Slips, Trips And Falls

7/5/2018

Using ANSI Standards In A Slip And Fall Prevention Program

6/28/2018

Facilities Staff Are Key To Active Shooter Training In The Workplace

MANAGING WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS June 2018

Reducing Cleaning Worker Injuries Through Improved Ergonomics

MANAGING WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS June 2018

Ergonomic Improvements That Reduce Worker Injuries

MANAGING WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS June 2018
Create A Culture Of Safety For Custodians

THE TRUE COST OF FLOOR PADS June 2018
Proper Care And Safety Tips For Floor Pads

6/20/2018

Protecting Staff During National Safety Month

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018

Promote Safety And Aesthetics Through Matting

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Benefits Of Incorporating Mats Into Floor Care Programs

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Choosing Mats Based On Floor Type And Seasonality

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018
Floor Mats: The Most Overlooked Areas Within Facilities

MATTING THAT HELPS PROMOTE SAFETY June 2018

Re-Evaluating Matting Programs Means Deciding Whether To Rent Or Buy

6/5/2018

Schools Adapt As Flood Cleanup Continues

REACHING INTO THE RAFTERS February 2018

Using Proper Vacuuming Equipment Promotes Health And Safety

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017

The Cost Of Slips And Falls For Facilities

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017

Evaluating Floor Safety Programs

CLEANER FLOORS ARE SAFER FLOORS November 2017
Tips To Reducing Slips, Trips And Falls

April 2017
Lower Premiums Through Workplace Safety, Janitor Training

4/5/2017

Must-Have Items On Any Safety Checklist

MAT MANUFACTURERS WEIGH IN November 2016
Choosing The Right Backing For Matting
Answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding matting options

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016

Mats Protect Floors Throughout The Year
Changing weather means continuous challenges. Programs that protect floors year-round

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Protecting Floors From Snow, Ice And Sand

FLOOR CARE FOR ALL SEASONS September 2016
Cleaning Procedures That Protecting Floors

WATCH YOUR STEP May 2016

Identifying Slip, Trip And Fall Hazards

WATCH YOUR STEP May 2016
Tips And Benefits Of Improving Floor Safety

FATIGUE IN THE WORKPLACE May 2016

The Signs Of An Exhausted Staff

FATIGUE IN THE WORKPLACE May 2016
Preventing Worker Fatigue

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Defend Against The Elements

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
The Role Of Matting In Green Programs

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Are Necessary For Every Program

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Recommendations For Cleaning And Maintaining Mats

MORE TO MATS THAN MEETS THE EYE September 2015
Mats That Prevent Slips And Falls

7/7/2015
3M To Acquire Capital Safety

April 2015
Emphasize Student Health And Safety In School Cleaning

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Develop A Slip-And-Fall Safety Strategy

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
Causes And Prevention Of Slips And Falls

DON'T GET TRIPPED UP November 2014
OSHA Regulations On Floor Safety

9/11/2014
OSHA Violators Will Find it Harder to do Biz with Feds

9/4/2014
Ninety-five Million Workdays Are Lost Due To Slips And Falls Each Year

8/29/2014
OSHA Offers Web Tool That Identifies Workplace Hazards

PUSHING CLEANING CARTS FORWARD August 2014
Trends Toward Security And Construction Of Cleaning Carts

7/8/2014
Tips For Preventing Heat Stress In Warm Work Environments

MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
OSHA Compliance Stalled By Chemical Manufacturers

MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
Here's What You Need To Know About GHS' New Labeling Requirements

MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
Distributors Begin The Private Label Redesign Process

MAKING THE SWITCH TO GHS May 2014
First In, First Out: Private Brands Phase Out Old Product Labels

PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA April 2014
PPE That Protects Cleaning Workers

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL October 2013
Sell Safety With Disposable Industrial Towels

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Global Commerce Drives GHS Chemical Labeling

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
HazCom History: The “Right To Know” Act

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Manufacturers Make The Switch To GHS Labels, SDS Sheets

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Help Employers Meet The GHS Training Deadline

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
The 'Right To Know' About Chemical Hazards

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Updates To The GHS Language

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
Training Workers On GHS Requirements

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS August 2013
GHS Chemical Label Specifics

7/26/2013
Slippery Floors: Why They Happen And Tips To Prevention

6/17/2013
NFPA, OSHA Work To Reduce Confusion Over Hazard Labeling

6/7/2013
OSHA Deadline Looming for GHS Training for All Employees

6/4/2013
Survey: Building Safety And Natural Disasters Top Concern

5/28/2013
IICRC and NFSI Partner to Prevent Slips and Falls

5/8/2013
Tips To Safe and Healthy Commercial Laundry Care

5/5/2013
The Safety Zone Named NISSCO Supplier of the Year

5/1/2013
Six Tips on the Safe Handling of Cleaning Chemicals

4/26/2013
Five Common Slip and Fall Myths

WARNING SIGNS April 2013
OSHA HazCom Rules are Changing

WARNING SIGNS April 2013
Looking Back at OSHA Workplace Safety Laws

WARNING SIGNS April 2013
Learning the GHS language

4/18/2013
NSF Partners With HHI to Educate Consumers on Home Health and Safety

4/17/2013
HFI Advisory Board Member and NFSI President Russell Kendzior to Speak at RIMS 2013 National Conference

PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
New Tests Measure Floor Traction

PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
OSHA Floor Audits Require a 'Qualified Person'

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Matting That Reduces Slips, Trips And Falls

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Safety Regulations For Commercial Mats

STANDARDIZING FLOOR MATS April 2013
Further Explanation Of Matting Standards

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Armed Janitors Patrol School Halls

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Allowing Concealed Carry In Schools

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Developing Policies For Concealed Carry In Schools

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE April 2013
Response To Guns In Schools

3/26/2013
Survey: Americans Concerned With Fire Safety In Commercial Buildings

3/20/2013
Safety Alert: Safe Use of Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets

2/28/2013
Sealed Air to Highlight Food Security Solutions at 2013 Global Food Safety Conference

2/28/2013
Four Best Practices That Boost Perception/Reputation Of A Facility

February 2013
Cleaning Trends Expected In 2013

February 2013
How To Comply With OSHA Regulations And Training
Develop effective training programs that comply with OSHA regulations

February 2013
Promoting Safety In The Workplace
What managers need to know in terms of OSHA compliance and safety within the workplace

2/15/2013
Cintas Receives Stamp of Approval from the National Floor Safety Institute

2/7/2013
Injury and Illness Summary Requirements Now In Place

1/25/2013
Advice to Ease GHS Training Compliance

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Test Floors To Meet Slip-and-fall Safety Standards
ANSI/NFSI slip-and-fall safety standards quantify the traction requirements for pedestrian safety and the prevention of slips and falls

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls With Matting
Healthcare facilities pose a greater risks for slips, trips and falls. Matting helps keep floors dry and safe

SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Slip-and-Fall Accidents More Prevalent In Healthcare Facilities
Jan/san distributors can help prevent slip-and-fall accidents by training janitorial staffs on proper facility maintenance

11/2/2012
NFSI Appoints TURI's Wilcox as Chair of the ANSI/NFSI B101.2 Standard Committee

10/30/2012
Prepping The Facility For Cooler Weather Includes Floor Safety

8/27/2012
BSCAI Announces 2012 Safety and Image Award Winners

August 2012
ANSI Safety Standards Reduce Slip-and-Fall Accidents
ANSI/NFSI safety standards provide benchmarks for departments looking to prevent slip-and-fall accidents

8/21/2012
NFSI Releases New Certified Logo

8/21/2012
OSHA Fines Janitorial Company For Risks To Workers

8/14/2012
NFSI Announces Walkway Auditor Certification Training

7/27/2012
Study: Use of Occupational Safety Equipment Varies Broadly by Geography

7/18/2012
Latest Walkway Safety Standard Announced - Guide For Commercial Entrance Matting

6/28/2012
Top 10 Risk Factors for Slip-and-Fall Accidents

5/30/2012
Prioritizing Floor Safety And Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

5/25/2012
Current Food Safety, Labor Safety and Infection Control Challenges

5/22/2012
New Slip Resistance Test Method is Published

5/10/2012
OSHA Offers Ergonomic Housekeeping Suggestions To Hotel Giant

March 2012
Encouraging Safe Warehouse Behavior
If employees are aware of their surroundings, accidents are less likely to happen

March 2012
Reducing Common Warehouse Accidents
Tips for avoiding back injuries and forklift accidents

3/21/2012
HFI Launches a Slip/Fall Prevention Workgroup

11/21/2011
Attacks on Product Safety Unwarranted and Misleading

9/26/2011
Emergency Preparedness Tips To Help Businesses

August 2011
Focusing on Floor Traction
To prevent slip-and-falls, departments must measure traction on floors

8/24/2011
FDA Reviews Chemical Safety

August 2011
Preventing Slips And Falls
Proper prevention will minimize the likelihood of accidents and potential litigation associated with slip-and-fall instances

8/8/2011
Forklift Safety: A New ISSA Resource

7/19/2011
Students Offer Safety Tips for Janitors

7/11/2011
Study: Laundered Shop Towels May Be Source of Heavy Metals

7/1/2011
Survey Finds Gaps in Distributors’ Protection of Critical Business Data

6/27/2011
Hotels Address Assaults of Housekeepers

6/24/2011
OSHA Seeks Comments on Updates to the Occupational Injury and Illness Requirements

6/14/2011
NYC Lawmakers Take Steps to Protect Housekeepers

UP CLOSE: DILUTION CONTROL May 2011
Dilution Control: Closed Loop Chemical Dispensing Systems
Closed loop chemical dispensing systems promote safety, environmental responsibility and ensure proper chemical dilution

5/26/2011
Slip-and-Fall Prevention Report Released

5/25/2011
OSHA Launches Survey on Safety & Health Practices

4/26/2011
Congress Announces Safe Chemicals Act

COVER STORY November 2010
Got Safety?
Decrease costs, strengthen company culture and keep employees healthy by preventing accidents and injuries

FEATURES August 2010
Safety: Preparing For the Worst
Manager tout training and safety techniques as the key to emergency preparedness

WHOLESALERS June 2010
Wholesalers: Multiple Markets, One Partner
Many distributors are thinking diversification after the recession. Partnering with a wholesaler can help ease the transition

UP CLOSE: AUTOMATIC SCRUBBERS May 2009
Safety First
Tips for teaching proper operator use and maintenance of automatic scrubbers

FEATURE April 2009
Before OSHA Comes Knocking

9/30/2008
Workplace Violence Report Focuses on the Facility

6/23/2008
Finding the Right Rx for Your Workers' Comp Program

COVER STORY May 2008
Containing Comp Costs
Ever-rising workers’ comp rates have BSCs seeking solutions

OPERATIONSLOG: VACUUMS May 2008
Reduce Operator Injuries With Safety Tips

4/7/2008
University Safety Education Extends to Housekeeping

3/27/2008
Groups Form Alliance To Prevent Workplace Hearing Loss

3/21/2008
Changing Perceptions of Slips and Falls

2/27/2008
School Takes Right Steps To Fight MRSA

2/4/2008
OSHA Unveils Enhanced Small Business Assistance Web Page

FEATURE February 2008
Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls
Improving floor safety protocols can recoup big dollars for facility managers

MARKET BY MARKET: EDUCATION February 2008
Keeping The MRSA Bacteria At Bay
What cleaning managers should know about beating the "Superbug"

ISSA REPORTS FEBRUARY 2008 February 2008
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

EDITOR'S NOTE February 2008
Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls One Step At A Time

1/29/2008
Reducing the Risk of Flu and Other Communicable Illnesses in the Workplace

1/17/2008
Preventing Driver Slips and Falls

1/14/2008
Survey: PPE Noncompliance Big Issue in Workplace

1/4/2008
Study: PPE Compliance Tops Workplace Concern

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Mopping Safety And Ergonomics

FEATURE December 2007
Reducing Warehouse Accidents
Safety oriented practices lead to high levels of productivity in the workplace

NEWSWORTHY December 2007
OSHA Makes Ruling On Protective Gear

11/21/2007
OSHA Issues New Worker Safety Rule

11/12/2007
Schools Search for Ways to Recap MRSA Dollars

11/2/2007
Better Cleaning Can Prevent MRSA in Hospitals

COVER STORY November 2007
Should Disaster Strike...
The steps to developing an effective emergency preparedness plan

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW November 2007

CleanTips Podcasts: Preparing For An Emergency

SAFETY November 2007
Improving Worker Safety
Efforts by BSCs to train and communicate with employees about worker safety can yield significant improvements

11/1/2007
Schools Measure Advances to Expand Background Checks

10/24/2007
Statement On 2006 Workplace Injury and Illness Rates

9/27/2007
Safety: Science and Research Are Stronger Than Fear

9/4/2007
ISSA Renews Alliance with OSHA

CLEANING OPERATIONNS: ICE MELT September 2007
Avoiding the Slippery Slope
Three ice melt mistakes and how to avoid them

ISSA REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2007 September 2007
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

8/3/2007
Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic

COVER STORY August 2007
The Merits of Safety
Do you want better worker morale, lower absenteeism and improved productivity? It all starts with safety.

7/27/2007
OSHA's Pandemic Flu Guidance For Healthcare Workers

6/26/2007
SDA Defends Hand Sanitizer Safety

6/12/2007
Hotel Housekeepers Test Job Safety

4/26/2007
Trade Center Custodian Shares His Story

4/9/2007
SDA Unveils CleaningProductFacts.com

NEWSWORTHY April 2007
EPA Jumpstarts School Safety Campaign

CLEANING OPERATIONNS: BROOMS, BRUSHES & MOPS April 2007
Less Pain, More Gain
If your back doesn’t ache, how do you know the floor is clean?

MARKET BY MARKET: HEALTH CARE April 2007
Meeting OSHA Regulations
An overview of health care facility due diligence

NEWS April 2007
Industry Buzz

3/15/2007
Ten Ideas For Keeping Kids Safe While Cleaning

3/13/2007
Eighty-five Percent of Safety Professionals Surveyed Report Observing PPE Noncompliance in the Workplace

3/7/2007
Cleaners Target Norovirus at N.J. College Campus

2/20/2007
Is that Urinal Talking?

12/13/2006
Cruise Ship Passes Cleaning Standards

MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE December 2006
Combating Wear And Tear Essential To Floor Finishes
Manufacturers are developing floor finishes that meet new green ideals and safety standards. However, the focus remains on durability as well as proper training

11/30/2006
OSHA Unveils New Guidance for Protecting Employees Against Avian Flu

11/22/2006
OSHA and Alliance Launch Safety and Health Web Page

11/21/2006
Cruise Ship Docked for Extra Cleaning

11/20/2006
ISSA Cautions OSHA Regarding Costs of Adopting GHS

11/14/2006
NIOSH Releases Injury Cost Fact Sheet

11/9/2006
Study Claims Carpet Linked to Adult Asthma

EDITORIAL November 2006
Caution! Slips, Trips And Falls On The Rise

SAFETY November 2006
The ABCs Of An MSDS
Understanding material safety data sheets will improve on-site safety measures

10/31/2006
ASHES Board of Directors Renews Pledge on Patient Safety

10/26/2006
NFSI Establishes Standards Committee

10/13/2006
EPA Helps to Improve the Health, Safety, and Performance within Schools

9/29/2006
Custodial Crew Assists in Drive for Healthier Campus

9/27/2006
Airport Janitors Trained on Security Techniques

9/26/2006
Avian Flu Concerns Outpace Preparedness According to Workplace Survey

9/12/2006
Cleaning Cut-backs Threaten Occupant Health

9/11/2006
School Repairs Prove to be Costly

9/6/2006
Workers Ill from Cleaning Fumes

SAFETY PRODUCTS September 2006
Safety Products Keep Customers Safe And Sound
Workplace safety is critical in our litigious society. Distributors can help customers comply with regulations by providing safety products — and an education

8/31/2006
Planning for an Avian Flu Pandemic

8/30/2006
Report Confirms that Worker Fatalities are Down

6/27/2006
American Workers’ Safety Concerns Don’t Reflect Reality

6/26/2006
Fluorescent Lights Can Cause Health Risks

6/13/2006
ISSA Seeks Member Participation in Alliance with OSHA

6/12/2006
ISSA Supports EPA's Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative

6/8/2006
Is Your Workplace Safer Than Last Year?

ISSA REPORTS JUNE 2006 June 2006
Updates from the Leading Association for the Cleaning Industry Worldwide

SAFETY & HEALTH October 2005
Worker Exhaustion: Fighting Fatigue
Worker exhaustion can hurt productivity — and your employees' health

OPERATIONS LOG February 2005
Slips and Falls: Avoiding The Blame Game
Safety

CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE July 2004
Drive Equipment Safety with Precautionary Steps
Ongoing training and mentoring programs for automated floor-care equipment

COMPLIANCE May 2004
When The Worst Happens
On-the-job deaths can be a reality for even the most safety-conscious companies

OPERATIONS LOG March 2004
When Reaching Up High, Safety Starts Down Below
Window Safety