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18 January 2019
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Hands are one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body and cleaning is one of the industries where they face the highest risk of skin irritation. That’s why it’s critical that workers wear gloves that provide protection that matches the task at hand. Here Stéphanie Quilliet, strategic product leader EMEA for Honeywell Industrial Safety, explains what to consider when selecting chemical-protective gloves.
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18 January 2019
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The presence of Legionella in water systems is a serious issue, as it has the potential to cause Legionnaires’ disease. SOCOTEC provides some advice on what steps should be taken all year round to protect against future outbreaks
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18 January 2019
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Water jetting is a vital mainstay of the cleaning industry. David Kennedy, director of the Water Jetting Association, says the power of water must always be respected.
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18 January 2019
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For a safe and healthy building, maintaining ongoing ductwork compliance with TR/19 is essential, and will be a legal requirement throughout a ventilation system’s lifetime, as Gary Nicholls, managing director of Swiftclean Building Services, and co-author of TR/19, explains
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03 September 2018
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The thought of abseiling down a building may sound terrifying to most people, but here Pete Whalen, managing director at TechServe Solutions, explains why it is one of the safest and most effective methods for cleaning windows and buildings
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03 September 2018
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CountyClean Group discusses the growing problem of fatbergs and what catering and hospitality businesses can do to prevent them and the disruption they cause
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27 June 2018
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Individual worker behaviour is critical for health & safety compliance, explains James Marston, learning and development manager at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
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27 June 2018
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Dirt and dust is commonplace when working in warehouses and distribution facilities, and if you don’t manage it effectively, it can cause serious issues. Here, Renby look at how you can manage your air quality, to ensure the health of your staff isn’t jeopardised
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23 July 2018
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Workers in the industrial sector face a variety of contaminants and dirt as part of manual work on a daily basis, resulting in workers washing their hands between 10 and 16 times a day. A lack of pre and post skin care treatment can often result in workers developing sore skin, which can lead to an occupational skin disorder (OSD). Paul Jakeway, marketing director at Deb, believes employers need to embed a routine that makes skin health a priority for all and helps reduce the incidence of OSDs
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16 July 2018
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Hygiene is vital in our homes and workplaces, but the ways in which people clean could damage their lung health and breathing – as reported in Cleaning Matters earlier this year. What lies behind this and how can professional cleaners and employers protect against it? Michael Edwards, a trained biomedical scientist and health and safety writer at IOSH, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, explains some of the latest research and how we can guard against respiratory risk
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27 June 2018
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Frank Angear, general manager for the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), discusses the benefits of its Registered Safety Supplier scheme
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21 December 2017
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Berendsen discusses the dangers of washing workwear at home
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01 December 2017
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Working at height is one of the riskiest types of work any cleaning operative can undertake, but with the right planning, equipment and training, there is no reason that they can’t go home safely after a day’s work, explains group HSSEQ director - Speedy Services Steve Giblin
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01 December 2017
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Lauren Kyle, head of cleaning UK & Ireland, Sodexo, discusses the serious problem of work-related lung disease and what Sodexo is doing to prevent it
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01 December 2017
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Have you ever thought about what kind of health and safety training your staff might need? What would happen if something went wrong due to a lack of training - where would that leave your business? What are the benefits of investing in timely and relevant training? Questions like these need to be answered if your business is to avoid being damaged by high rates of sickness and injury, or by enforcement action argues Andrew Ashford from Griffin Safety Training
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15 January 2018
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Aaron Sagar, account manager at corporate office specialists Anabas, discusses the benefits that managing cleaning in an agile office environment can have on the health and wellbeing of occupants
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01 December 2017
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Clean Hire looks at the importance of health & safety when it comes to industrial floor cleaning
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26 January 2018
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Paul Abbott, legionella consultant at Hydrochem UK, urges facilities managers and cleaning professionals to prioritise reducing the risk of the legionella bacteria on their premises and explains how to go about it
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17 October 2017
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The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) general manager Frank Angear looks at the challenges of controlling site spills when it comes to shale gas extraction
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31 July 2017
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Cleaning operatives often work unsociable hours and alone placing them in potentially dangerous situations, and risking the reputation of the individual and business employing them. New security solutions mean it doesn’t have to be that way, says Neil Ricketts, technical director at Trigion
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