- August 3, 2021
- in Safety
Being aware of office safety hazards and learning safety tips can go a long way toward preventing accidents. The leading types of accidents that occur in an office are often the result of falls, overexertion or improper materials storage. To help you prevent each of these types of incidents we’ve outlined our top office safety Read more
It’s apparent that safety hazards exist on worksites that have heavy machinery or where employees are required to engage in manual labor. An environment where tasks are completed while sitting at a desk may seem to have fewer safety risks, but there can be a surprising number of office safety hazards. Here are a few Read more
Summer means students get three months to take a break from classes and class rooms. For a janitorial staff, however, summer can be one of the busiest seasons. To help your janitorial staff prepare for summer cleaning, we’ve outlined a school cleaning checklist. Here 9 most important items to add to your school cleaning checklist Read more
There’s a lot to love about summer-warm temperatures, sunny days and spending time outdoors. But for those who work outdoors these positives can quickly turn to negatives, such as sunburn, dehydration and even heat stroke. To help you combat these summer safety risks, we’ve outlined safety tips that will help keep your teams healthy and Read more
Did you know cold and flu viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours while some stomach bugs, such as norovirus, can live on surfaces for more than a month. In addition, the bacteria that causes MSRA can live on surfaces for weeks and has been known to thrive in locker rooms Read more
According to the EPA, the average office worker generates 2 lbs of paper waste everyday and 90 percent of all office waste is paper. With that much waste being created everyday offices are ideal spaces for recycling and waste reduction programs. Read below for ways you can reduce waste in your office and implement a Read more
Trash cans are imperative to any office, but they often aren’t given much thought. But, did you know, the number of trash cans you have in an office and whether they’re individual or communal can reduce overall office waste. Read our guide below on how many trash cans your office needs and how to use Read more
Has your facility had a flu outbreak? Once one associate contracts the flu you’ll want to work quickly to prevent the spread to other associates. This is because the flu virus can live on a surface for more than 24 hours. Here, we’ll outline how to find the best disinfectants for the flu virus and Read more
In a busy gym, a single piece of exercise equipment can be used more than 100 times a day. This means exercise equipment in a gym is a breeding ground for germs and all too often isn’t disinfected between each use. This is a problem because viruses can live on a surface anywhere from a Read more
Is the cleaning product I’m using a disinfectant or a sanitizer? What exactly is green cleaning? What’s the difference between concentrate and ready to use chemicals? Understanding basic cleaning terms and definitions is essential to cleaning effectively and efficiently. We’ve outlined the top cleaning terms you should understand before you clean any facility. General Cleaning Read more