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The Global BioRisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, the worldwide association for the cleaning industry has published its latest tip sheet for cleaning and restoration professionals addressing the recent outbreak of 2019nCov (Wuhan coronavirus). In the release, which can ...

There is often confusion in the medical profession about clinical waste; what is classed as hazardous offensive waste and what is infectious waste? Those in the medical profession are worried about infection control and lack of training can often lead ...

Britain is facing a huge increase in Legionnaires’ disease that is being fuelled by climate change, water hygiene experts warn. The problem is a growing headache for landlords and health and safety professionals who have a legal duty to ensure ...

The NEC’s commitment to customer experience has gone a step further with the introduction of a toilet and washroom review app. The exhibition venue is now using the UK’s first fully integrated management tool and review app, Cleen. The Cleen app which is free to download, enables customers and visitors ...

Organisers at the Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 have unveiled the conference programme for this year’s event, as numbers registering to attend continue to exceed expectations. The free conference programme is one of the main attractions at the show, which takes ...

Facilicom UK has appointed Lucy Lott to the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. Lott joined the contract and cleaning services provider in January, bringing with her over 20 years in the cleaning and FM industry, having previously held ...

UK infection control company GV Health has delivered 9.5 tonnes of infection control equipment and healthcare disinfectants for use by medical staff in Chinese hospitals. Following an initial approach to the company’s office in Beijing from a government agency, the Chinese embassy ...

Cleaning and support services company NJC has welcomed Rob Trewick back to the company in the role of Operations Director. Trewick has extensive experience of managing and delivering facilities services, having worked for key players in the FM market. He ...

Members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Manufacturing and Distributor Accreditation Schemes achieved high levels of conformance to the demanding standards of the Schemes, according to the analysis of the 2019 audit results. The Schemes’ Independent Inspector conducted ...

Entries are now open for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2020 which are organised by European Cleaning Journal (ECJ). The fifth annual event, which will take place on November 5 2020 at Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels, is the only pan-European ...