A slip occurs when there is too little traction or friction between the shoe and the walking surface, causing a person to fall backwards. A trip occurs when a person’s foot contacts an object in their way or drops to a lower level unexpectedly, causing them to be thrown off-balance in a forward motion. Lastly,…
On average, a person takes 8,000 steps a day. However, it only takes one slip to destroy a life. Each year, thousands of people fall victim to slip-and-fall accidents in the United States, resulting in sprains and strains, bruises and contusions, abrasions, lacerations and fractures. Slips and falls are also the leading cause of fatalities…
While Ebola is a highly infectious, enveloped virus, it is believed to be susceptible to a broad range of hospital disinfectants. Within the CDC’s article “Interim Guidance for Environmental Infection Control in Hospitals for Ebola Virus,” there are currently no products that have a “specific label claims against the Ebola virus.” The CDC continues to to…
Frequently Asked Questions 1. How can I determine whether a particular EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is appropriate for use in the room of a patient with suspected or confirmed Ebola virus infection? Begin by looking at the product label or product insert or, if these are not available, search the EPA search engine for this information….
Cleanlink News | 9/19/2014 Enterovirus D68 Causes Alarm In Midwest Ten states have contacted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help investigating clusters of a respiratory virus that is being blamed for sending hundreds of children to area hospitals. The bug appears to be Enterovirus (EV) D68. According to CNN reports, here’s…
5 frugal cleaning secrets… If like me, you are sucked in by the cleaning product isles in the supermarket, you probably have a cupboard full of colorful, shiny bottles that all do the same thing. Either that, or you aren’t really sure what any of them do at all. It’s easy to fall victim to…
Hotel Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips Summer travel can mean high guest turnover for hotels and other hospitality settings. However, more guests should not equal less frequent cleanings. Below Clorox offers a few quick tips housekeeping professionals can incorporate into their cleaning process in between deep room cleanings. Target High-Touch Room Surfaces. Objects and surfaces that…
Healthcare facilities need to make sure dispensers are filled and checked regularly. “It seems obvious,” says Huffman, “but you’d be amazed how many times they are not kept filled.” Signage is also critical. Lewis recommends placards that remind workers to wash for 20 seconds, the right way to rub and scrub hands, and to sanitize…
A modest investment in cleaning produces substantial return With a Clean Facility! Cleaning is an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Discover more about the Value of Clean® with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association and learn how a modest investment in cleaning can help facilities reap big savings. Did…
Floor polishes have changed significantly over the decades, and as they’ve changed, so too has the floor maintenance industry. Floor polishes have changed significantly over the decades, and as they’ve changed, so too has the floor maintenance industry. Natural waxes that played an integral part of the early floor maintenance polishes have gone by the…
