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Safety Data Sheets: CHSA’s new guide explains what to expect

CHSA release Safety Data Sheet guide

Safety data sheets (SDS) provide the information end users of cleaning chemicals need to make an appropriate risk assessment, as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations...
Industry body calls for minimum standards for cleanliness in workplaces to boost UK economy

BCC calls for minimum standards for workplace cleanliness to boost economy

National rules setting minimum standards of cleanliness and hygiene for UK workplaces should be introduced to protect public health and boost the economy, according to the British Cleaning Council...
Principle Cleaning Service’s Vertical Division wins a RoSPA Award

Principle’s Vertical Division wins RoSPA Award

Principle Cleaning Services’ Vertical division has won a RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. The company’s window cleaning team was recognised...
Window cleaners face ‘grave risks’ when using water-fed poles near overhead power lines, warns industry body

Industry body warns of ‘grave risks’ to window cleaners

Following the deaths or injury of a number of window cleaners from electrocution while using water-fed poles, the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) has called a crucial meeting with key industry...
Tork supports World Hand Hygiene Day with interactive training

Tork’s interactive training for World Hand Hygiene Day

Some healthcare providers only practice proper hand hygiene less than half of the recommended time, according to studies. However, research from Tork manufacturer Essity reveals that around 80%...
MSL Solution Providers launches new SDS subscription service

MSL launches new SDS subscription service

To help chemical manufacturers and suppliers stay compliant and ease the pressures of compiling Safety Data Sheets (SDS), leading microbiological testing firm MSL Solution Providers is delighted to...
ServiceMaster Clean, ISSA and GBAC partner to certify nearly 400 franchises

Partnership certifies nearly 400 ServiceMaster franchises

ServiceMaster Clean, ISSA (the worldwide cleaning industry association), and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, have partnered to certify nearly 400 ServiceMaster Clean...
Churchill Services joins the Infection Prevention Society

Churchill joins the Infection Prevention Society

Churchill Services has joined the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) as a corporate member. The IPS is an independent charity with 2,000 members that informs, promotes and sustains evidence-based...
Independent, UKAS-accredited microbiological lab MSL extends service to support TGA requirements

MSL extends service to support TGA requirements

Following the recent publication of the TGA instructions for disinfectant testing (version 3.0), disinfectants manufactured in or exported to the Australian market must undergo testing for claims of...
Feature: Maintaining a hygienic kitchen

Maintaining a hygienic kitchen

Rachael Kiss, from catering equipment provider Alliance Online, shows you how to keep your kitchen hygienic and stop the spread of foodborne disease and avoid cross-contamination. Preventing...

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