November 2021 Issue
What OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Regulations Mean to the Cleaning Industry

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. The ETS establishes binding requirements to protect employees of large employers from the risk of contracting COVID-19. 
Diversey Renews Commitment to Sustainability

Coming out of a challenging 18 months, Diversey has refined its sustainability strategy to match observed trends and stay ahead of the curve. Having recently gone public, Diversey is poised to revamp its commitment to sustainable business practices.
Industry Insights
Severe Cleaning and Hygiene Staff Shortages Could Hit COVID-19 Recovery, BBC Warns

The cleaning and hygiene industry is suffering ‘severe' staff shortages with the rate of vacancies having increased dramatically, according to a new survey of the industry.
Janitorial Firms Rebound with the Economy

Janitorial firm leaders have seen the depths of the pandemic, but also the growth opportunities of an otherwise thriving Boston-area economy.
Microban International a Announces New Range of Antiviral Technologies

Microban International has announced a new range of antiviral technologies that are proven to reduce viral loading on products and surfaces. Microban has long been a trusted partner in a wide range of sectors - from consumer and healthcare to industrial and construction - and this announcement adds to the versatility of the company's technology portfolio.
Healthy Buildings Can Help Stop COVID-19 Spread and Boost Worker Productivity


Any C-suite executive looking to lure workers back into the office has likely spent more time thinking about indoor air quality and ventilation over the past year-and-a-half than at any other point in their pre-pandemic life.
Emphasize the Importance of Infection Prevention

Environmental services (EVS) staff and infection preventionists in health care facilities and other settings work year-round to keep surfaces free from pathogens that cause infectious diseases. 2021 International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 17-23, highlights the efforts of these workers.
Success Stories
New Team Forms to Support Italy's Cleaning Industry and Public Health & Safety

Given the persistence of the pandemic, the Cleaning & Services Interassociative Team (TIPS) has been formed to bring together the main associations representing Italy's professional cleaning sector: those representing cleaning and those for the manufacturers and distributors of professional cleaning equipment.
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