March 2022 Issue
BSCAI Association Update: March 2022

As we approach the second quarter of 2022, BSCAI has a lot to celebrate. Between the successful staging of several in-person events and the hosting of virtual town halls and summits, BSCAI has been busy providing value to its members in recent months. This association update provides a glimpse of what BSCAI has been up to since last fall.
Survey Results Shed Light on North American Attitudes Regarding Cleanliness in the Workplace

A recent survey conducted by the Cleaning Coalition of America provides insight into North American workers’ feelings about returning to the office amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry Insights
Post-Pandemic Recovery Sparks Demand for UK Workplace Cleaning

The facilities management provider Samsic has surveyed UK businesses to learn more about their attitude towards workplace cleaning. According to the survey results, demand for office cleaners has surged as much as 90%, including increased interest in bespoke cleaning services.
Irish Scientists Say Sanitizers Are Better for the Environment Than Soap

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have concluded that using hand sanitizers is better for the environment than washing hands with soap and water.
Healthcare Cleaning Forum: Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Turning Towards the Future

On May 12, Interclean will host its Healthcare Cleaning Forum in Amsterdam. The one-day international conference will focus on cleaning and hygiene as elements of infection prevention in hospitals and long-term care institutions. Talks and sessions will pertain to topics ranging from COVID-19 to disinfection, sustainability, new technology and more.
Survey Reveals Five Ways COVID-19 Changed US Impressions of Public Washrooms and Facilities

Bradley Corporation's annual Healthy Handwashing Survey indicates Americans now have higher standards for the cleanliness, condition and technology in public restrooms. Bradley Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communication Jon Dommisse said the shift in attitude comes as "more people are paying closer attention to various elements in public restrooms — how clean they are, how easy they are to navigate without touching surfaces and how they can be improved."
Cleaning Is The Largest Skilled Workforce in Germany

A German sector report from the contract cleaning trade has revealed the cleaning trade has the largest workforce in the country. The contract cleaning trade boasts 27,545 companies with a collective 665,000 employees and a turnover of more than €19 billion.
Member News
Upcoming Webinar: Avoiding the Modern Day Hacker

Modern day hackers have evolved their tactics during the past few years to focus on ransomware attacks that generate higher revenue with less effort by leveraging a sophisticated network of suppliers of ransomware services. This presentation, led by William Velez, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Harvard Maintenance, will provide details of the different types of hackers, how they operate and what BSCs can do to mitigate the most common types of attacks. The webinar will take place on Thursday, April 14th. Register today
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