During the winter months of November to February, seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, coughs and throat infections peak in the UK, Germany and across Europe. Germs spread rapidly and are easily transmitted between people and surfaces, making it a ...
Read More »Honouring services to environmental health at the WCEC Military Awards 2024
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) hosted its annual Military Awards on 24 September at the historic and beautiful Stationers’ Hall in London which dates back to the 17th century. The ceremony was attended by Lorraine Larman the Master ...
Read More »London office air quality under scrutiny: leading Cleaning firm steps up to address health concerns
Companies are beginning to improve office air quality, following the release of a research briefing document on the topic in September 2023. In late 2023, the UK Parliament published a document regarding indoor air quality, which has sparked a discussion ...
Read More »How the TSA is helping to put mental health on the laundry industry’s agenda
In advance of Mental Health Awareness Week the TSA is highlighting the progress the laundry industry has made in engaging with issues surrounding mental health, while acknowledging that there is still much progress to be made. Improving mental health support ...
Read More »The hidden culprit: How cleaning products impact employee health in office buildings
By Joshua Schwartz, the President and Co-Founder of Viking Pure Solutions As managers and decision-makers responsible for the wellbeing of employees in office buildings, it’s crucial to recognise the impact that seemingly innocuous cleaning products can have on their health. ...
Read More »Excel Dryer pioneers blueprint for healthy and sustainable workplaces of the future
Excel Dryer, a global leader in touchless hand hygiene solutions, recently unveiled a comprehensive office expansion and renovation project. This initiative, rooted in the company’s mission to lead through innovation, aimed to merge beauty, health, wellness and sustainability into its ...
Read More »Textile industry urged to ‘step up and do the right thing’ with toxic forever chemicals
The textile industry has been accused of “shirking its moral responsibilities” by not tackling the toxic “forever chemicals” still used in garment manufacture around the world. Despite the known environmental and health concerns of PFAS chemicals, the textile industry continues to ...
Read More »Genesis Biosciences joins consortium to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Genesis Biosciences has joined the COMBAT AMR consortium which aims to understand and control the emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in complex drain biofilms. Under the leadership of Professor Jean-Yves Maillard of Cardiff University, Genesis Biosciences will collaborate with ...
Read More »P-Wave extends NHS cancer warnings for men to stadiums and large venues
“To support this important NHS initiative, we need to deliver this potentially life-saving message to as many men as possible, so we have rebranded our popular fragranced Trough urinal screens, which are commonly used in high-traffic areas such as sports ...
Read More »TSA launches new Wellbeing Hub
As part of its commitment to helping the laundry industry to create a supportive and inclusive working environment for its staff, the Textile Services Association (TSA) has launched a Wellbeing Hub for its members. The Hub provides resources to help ...
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