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Cancer-causing Chemicals Found in Cleaners Banned by EPA
Cleaning Maintenance & Management report on the EPA's ban of trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) in cleaning chemicals as of December 9, 2024 due to their ability to cause cancer
Facility Management Journal (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses preservation of institutional knowledge (P. 12-15), "key measures to prevent post-COVID-19 school absenteeism" (P. 53-56), "how well-being can bring value back to in-office work" (P. 58-60), graffiti prevention and removal (P. 67-70), usage of AI in architectural design and facility management (P. 84-87), and "keeping elevators safe and compliant" (P. 92-94).
Contracting Profits (November / December 2024 Edition)
The November / December 2024 edition of the Contracting Profits magazine discusses "planning for the next outbreak" and choosing the appropriate chemicals to use for disinfection (P. 5-7), using software to manage commercial cleaning (P. 8-10), and using technology in facility management to "work smarter" (P. 12-14).
Sprayer Backpacks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
FacilitiesNet article mentioning the recall of selected models of Bauer "four-gallon battery-powered backup chemical sprayers" sold by Harbor Freight as of October 31, 2024
Sanitary Maintenance (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses innovations in cleaning carts "for ergonomics and efficiency" (P. 12-16), "how distributors can help customers keep facilities clean and odor-free this winter" (P. 18-20), and the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-36).
Building Operating Management (October 2024 Edition)
The October 2024 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses metal roofs (P. 10-13), "solar energy in K-12 school districts" (P. 14-16), "emergency power for healthcare facilities" (P. I/2-5), "design choices to prevent slips, trips, and falls" (P. I/6-7), and infection risk from sink drains (P. I/8).
CleanTalk: Mastering Infection Control
This 63-minute CleanLink webinar discusses "strategies, technologies, and best practices for effective infection control." (Note: A free registration is required to access the video.)
ISSA Today (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the ISSA Today magazine discusses the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 10-15), the GBAC STAR accreditation for facilities (P. 16-18), "best practices for bidding and estimating commercial floor cleaning" (P. 28-29), infection prevention in healthcare facilities (P. 30-31), and "misleading or exaggerated claims about... the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality" (P. 32-34).
Sanitary Maintenance (September 2024 Edition)
The September 2024 edition of the Sanitary Maintenance magazine discusses proper labeling of hazardous materials such as certain cleaning chemicals (P. 12-15) and the usage of lithium-ion batteries in floor care equipment (P. 16-19).
Disinfection Decoded: Exploring the Evolution and Importance of Surface Disinfection & Compatibility
In this 56-minute ISSA webinar, representatives from PDI discuss "how proper practices can help ensure surface and patient protection" in healthcare facilities and "the importance of adopting effective and compatible products, as well as embracing innovation and technology." Specific approaches such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and UV-C were mentioned.
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses the results of the 2024 Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey Report (P. 12-16), "staff training" for cleaning service providers (P. 18-20), the importance of drying hands after washing them (P. 28-30), the ISSA Show North America 2024 conference (P. 32-37), and dust removal protocols (P. 54-55).
Beyond the Myths: The Real Science of Cleaning
In this 17-minute ISSA video, Brandon Beyer of Univar Solutions discusses common myths regarding the science behind various cleaning products.