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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers for the development of a new industry Standard on Infection Control  — BSR/IICRC S410 Standard for Infection Control During Professional Cleaning and Maintenance of the Commercial Built Environment. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 29. 

“In the wake of the current coronavirus outbreak, IICRC announces this important standard impacting the health of our nation,” says IICRC Standards Chairman, Brandon Burton. “We’re excited to build out our standards offerings and invite those with a thirst for knowledge and expertise in these niche areas to join us.”

The majority of infection and influenza is caused by direct contact with infected individuals or contact with contaminated surfaces. Cleaning that removes and kills bacteria and inactivates viruses is a significant means of control to mitigate these vectors of transmission.

“In light of current world health events and the heightened awareness of humanity’s war on pathogenic microorganisms, this new standard will recognize best practices and provide direction to those who want to clean for health,” says Lee Senter, IICRC standards vice chair.

 The BSR/IICRC S410 Standard for Infection Control During Professional Cleaning and Maintenance of the Commercial Built Environment will provide a specific set of practical principles, methods and processes to clean, sanitize and evaluate the cleaning of the built environment where verifiable, hygienic cleaning is required. This standard will also establish methods and processes to document, evaluate, clean and sanitize/disinfect and sterilize facilities that require a higher level of cleaning. 

The IICRC is seeking volunteers who clean indoor environments affected by germs and pathogens such as health care facilities, long-term care facilities and schools; and consumers who require the services described by this standard.

Applications to join the S410 Consensus Body can be found at www.iicrc.org/SBSRIICRCS410.