One professionally educated, properly equipped housekeeper or custodian can prevent more infections than a room full of doctors can cure! To be proactive in the face of illnesses, the staff must know how to; Recognize the symptoms, and then take steps to contain the issue. Remove the potentially infected person from contact with others. Once…
Question: What are the top SIX activities in cleaning that will have the greatest impact on safety and health? Answer: Here is my list of the top SIX activities necessary to impact the health and safety of our public. Train and retrain housekeepers (custodial staff) that their role is NOT cleaning for appearance sake, but…
Need information. Can’t get away. Don’t have time. This series of Virtual classes has been designed for you. Understanding Modern Floor Care Issues: Understanding Infection Prevention Issues Carpet: The True Sewer of a Building These 3 are the first in the series of 1 hour, interactive, virtual classes. These sessions are not webinars, where you…
Darrel Hicks will be in Orlando the week of July 17-21, instructing an ISSA/CITS Certified EVS Technician and Leadership course to those who are looking to advance their knowledge, skills and proficiency. See the details here. Here is a recent article written by Mr. Hicks and published in Facility Cleaning Decisions. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) might…
These five individuals just graduated, January 20th, 2017 the ISSA Cleaning Industry Training Standards, Master Green Technician course, provided through GCI Certified and instructed at the A.C.E. Academy of Cleaning Excellence in downtown Orlando. During five days of instruction, they earned certification in Customer Service, HAZMAT, Restroom, Carpet and Hard Floor Care, just to name…
