Vicky Lopez, founder and director of De-ice, provides a gritter’s perspective on winning preparations for Election Day snow...

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Mark Brigginshaw, technical services consultant at Altro, provides advice on how best to clean safety flooring

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frank Angear, general manager for the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), discusses the benefits of its Registered Safety Supplier scheme

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Berendsen discusses the dangers of washing workwear at home

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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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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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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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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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Clean Hire looks at the importance of health & safety when it comes to industrial floor cleaning

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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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A121 is a preparation of hygrophobic pellets which absorb moisture (even from the air), creating exothermic heat that starts melting ice immediately and preventing the surface re-freezing for up to 48 hours.

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Incorporating a static water making facility into the water treatment equation will bring down the cost of making purified water and more than justifies the investment.

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We thoroughly clean all common areas of residential blocks and estates.

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Citra Clean Concentrate is Bio-Productions’ uniquely versatile and effective cleaning product for all types of janitorial cleaning and most industrial applications.

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Probably the only cleaner required and one of the most powerful and versatile cleaners available.

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Purefreedoms original and the best 25litre trolley on the market,

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There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.

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Aquafactors has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to offer our customers the most effective and reliable mobile cleaning system

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D426 is a yellow beaded hand cleaner based on citrus solvents, fine scrubbing agents, emollients and detergents to give a powerful yet gentle cleaning action.

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OxyBAC is a new rich-cream foam antibacterial hand wash that combines Deb Foam Technology™ with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent to provide unique benefits compared with all other antibacterial hand wash products.

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Aquafactors provide water fed poles, brushes and hose systems to suit all requirements.

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One of the most important aspects of a mobile washing system is the carrying of the water.

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GrittyFOAM is a rich-cream heavy duty foaming hand cleanser with suspended, non-abrasive cornmeal bio-scrubbers™ for deep-cleaning action without damaging the skin or the environment.

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Aquafactors has produced a revolutionary “Hot wash” system for water fed pole use – in conjunction with Krueger, a leading British manufacturer of specialised heating systems.

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Hyflex from Bio-Productions transforms floors into hard wearing, easily maintained surfaces and provides an exceptionally long wear-life.

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