Sanitation Canada January - February 2009
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ON THE COVER: Infection Control Means Big Business
Virox Technologies Inc. had a big year in 2008. In July they had a double celebration – first celebrating the company’s 10-year anniversary and second by moving into a new 47,000 sq. foot building on Coventry Road in Oakville – a facility that has already been zoned and approved for a future 20,000 sq. foot addition when necessary. Read more...
Implementation of the Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers’ Association Inc. (OHHA) Cleaning Standards in a Small Hospital Site
By SHEILA BRUNET, CNM, Manager Support Services, Uxbridge Site, Markham Stouffville Hospital.
The ‘Standards’ were in the fourth draft and I have definitely been referring to them in our small rural hospital. Certainly after all the work that was done by our association in collaboration with the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC, implementation should be a cinch, right? Wrong! Read more...
CSSA and Food Safety
The fifth annual North American Summit on Food Safety will be held in Toronto on Mar. 4 and 5, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Select Airport. The event marks the first time CSSA will support the efforts of this very important food safety summit. Public fear surrounding food safety in Canada is rising. This is a outstanding opportunity to hear some of North America’s leading case studies on how to prevent and respond to recalls. Read more...
Green Seal Partnership Program Takes Facilities Maintenance to a New Level
The trend toward environmentally sustainable products and services has seen tremendous progress since Green Seal, the major eco-labelling organization in the United States, was established in 1989. The scientific, life-cycle evaluation approach and the methodology behind the organization’s Institutional Greening Program has been a major force behind the move by many organizations toward environmentally preferable cleaning and maintenance practices and procedures. Read more...
Know Your Customer Better Than They Know Themselves
By Bill Garland
We are obviously heading into a tight economy, given the doom and gloom we seem to be hearing everywhere these days. But, for those in the cleaning service industry, this should be a time of opportunity. As long as buildings have occupants, they will always need to be cleaned to an healthy, acceptable level. Admittedly, there might be more empty buildings, but the purpose of this article is how to strengthen your existing business and obtain new clientele. Read more...
Increasing Business and Margin in a Declining Economy
By JIM MCILHARGEY, Marino Manufacturing
Sales managers are unsympathetic at the Friday morning sales meeting. It’s almost as though they don’t watch CNN, the evening news or read the newspaper.
Are they completely unaware of the fact that we are in a world wide recession? Are they unaware of the fact that the customer base out there is trying to do much more, with much less? Read more...
The Mack Family
Pioneers of the Canadian Building Service Contracting Industry
The Mack family are pioneers of the Canadian Building Service Contracting industry. In 1896, Henry Mack was one of the first to start building services contracting in Canada. Henry immigrated to Montreal, Que., from the Austrian Empire (Ukraine) in 1895 and travelled to Brooklin, NY, shortly thereafter. There he studied how to outsource window-cleaning services and, in 1896, he returned to Montreal and started Brooklin Window Cleaning. Read more...
Can Clean 2009
“Hygiene… Today’s Future”
Can Clean 2009 will be held Apr. 29 and 30, 2009 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto.
The Canadian trade event of the year is expected to feature over 135 manufacturers and distributors of sanitary maintenance products from across Canada and the United States, who will exhibit the latest products and services to aid facilities in their quest for sustainability and infection control. In addition to the products on display along with on-site demonstrations, Can Clean will also feature an outstanding seminar program focusing on the show’s theme – “Hygiene… Today’s Future.” Read more...
CSSA Honours Their Own
On Apr. 28, 2009, prior to Can Clean 2009, CSSA will pay tribute to the members who have excelled in giving their time and efforts to the Association over the past two years. Among the awards, the Sam Tughan Achievement Award, recognized as the highest honour in the sanitary supply industry in Canada will be presented to Jim Ferris, Ferris Agency Ltd. Read more...
CIMS Certification Expert Total Reaches 338 Individuals
ISSA has announced the final group of individuals to achieve certification as official Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) ISSA Certification Experts (I.C.E.) in 2008. This brings the total number of experts to 338 individuals representing 47 U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. Read more...
ISSA and BSCAI Partner to Promote Workplace Safety
ISSA and new alliance partner the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) will work together to increase public awareness of the importance of workplace safety and health by jointly supporting North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, May 3 to 9, 2009. Read more...
ISSA and Ashkin Meet With EPA Subcommittee
ISSA Director of Legislative Affairs Bill Balek and Stephen Ashkin, well-known green cleaning consultant and president of The Ashkin Group, recently met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) Work Group on Comparative Claims in Washington, DC. Read more...
ISSA Names Sanitation Canada Its Official Canadian-Member Publication
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Sanitation Canada becomes its official print publication in Canada.
Sanitation has long-served as a respected voice for ISSA, the Canadian Sanitation Supply Association (CSSA), and the professional cleaning industry in general. ISSA has worked in partnership with the publication in the past, providing association updates for the magazine’s “Inside ISSA” news section. As a result of this agreement, ISSA will work more closely with Sanitation Canada and share additional content for the benefit of ISSA’s Canadian members. Read more...
It’s Tough and Soft at the Same Time
Crown Mats and Matting has introduced a new matting system – Wear Bonded™ Tuff Spun®. The mat is specially designed for use in dry areas such as factory floors and work areas, finishing and cashier stations. The top of the Wear Bonded Tuff Spun mat has an improved abrasion-resistant layer to help promote safety. And, using no adhesives, it’s molecularly bonded to a vinyl foam backing for added comfort. Read more...
Hand Hygiene e-Learning Initiative
Deb Canada has announced the launch of a new eLearning initiative starting with its Infection Control in the Workplace Program. Available at no cost across Canada through its web site, the on-demand and interactive series was developed to help educate the importance of effective hand hygiene practices in all workplace environments. Read more...
Germs Stick to Hands Washed with Contaminated Soap
The soap in one of four refillable bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms is contaminated, according to studies conducted by academic researchers.New studies show that contaminated soap contributes to unsafe conditions beyond the dispenser, because contaminants stay on hands. Even worse, these contaminants can be transferred from washed hands to other surfaces, according to an independent laboratory that is a leading resource for antimicrobial product testing. Read more...
New NSS® Charger 2022db Battery Burnisher
Features Optional Ride-On Sulky
The new Charger 2022 DB 20-inch battery burnisher has been added to NSS Enterprises; redesigned battery burnisher line. This new burnisher features a unique option, a ride-on Sulky attachment, which allows the operator to ride behind the machine, increasing productivity without the expense and maintenance of a ride-on burnisher. Read more...
Pro-Link Introduces Dependable Hands-Free™ Flush System
Pro-Link has introduced an advanced automatic flush system designed to be more dependable – and programmable – than other systems available.The Hands-Free automatic flushing system, which is ideal for high traffic restrooms, can either be mounted to replace an existing toilet/urinal handle or clamped onto the existing handle. Read more...
Flow Floor Finishing System Reduces Worker Fatigue and Increases Productivity
Rubbermaid Commercial Products’ new Flow™ Floor Finishing System incorporates advancements in commercial mop technology to promote custodial worker well-being and productivity. The goal in developing the high-capacity, highly portable Flow floor finishing system was to offer a complete finishing system that would help reduce labour costs and improve worker well-being, while maintaining efficiency and ease of use. Read more...
Tennant Company Expands Chemical Free Cleaning
Tennant Company has announced that its breakthrough ec-H2O™ technology is now available on several of the company’s battery-powered rider scrubbers, including the Tennant T7 Micro-Rider, T15 Mid-Sized Scrubber and the Nobles Speed Scrub® Rider. ec-H2O converts plain tap water into a powerful cleaning agent without any added chemicals. Read more...
Grainger Promotes Carruthers to New Position as President, Grainger International
Grainger has announced that Court Carruthers has been named to the newly-created position as president of its international businesses in Canada (Acklands-Grainger Inc.), Mexico (Grainger S.A. de C.V.), and China. Carruthers’ new responsibilities include growing and improving Grainger’s international business operations, which had sales of more than $800 million in 2008. Read more...
APC Filtration Names New Company Vice President
APC Filtration Inc. has named Robert A. Gail as vice president for North America. Gail will work from the St. Louis, MO office, and will be responsible for OEM and aftermarket air and liquid filter sales including Janitized® and VacFX® brands. Read more...
ECI Enters New Management Era – Ron Books Named President
In a move reflecting the continued effort to enhance competitive positioning and focus on customer needs in a challenging economic environment, ECI has named Ron Books president. Read more...
Large Canadian School Board Goes Green
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, based in Peterborough, Ont., is the latest major school district in North America to adopt Green cleaning systems and products. According to Colin Munro, manager of operations for the district, the change was implemented in January 2009. Read more....
Things are Getting Greener at Unisource Canada Inc.
Unisource Canada Inc. has taken the next step in its commitment to become a more sustainable company by establishing a dedicated Sustainability Task Force. Unisource is a Canadian supplier of over 80,000 paper, printing, imaging, graphic arts, packaging products, and maintenance supplies and equipment. The company has taken the first step in greening its operations by establishing a dedicated Sustainability Task Force whose mission will be to incorporate sustainability into the Unisource roadmap by building an understanding of what corporate sustainability means and creating a baseline of current performance; developing a clear vision of the corporate strategy moving forward; and documenting and communicating progress on priorities that will be shared with all stakeholders. Read more...
New Cleaning Product Standard Defines Leaders
Green Seal, a third-party certifier of green products and services, first published its standard for institutional cleaning products – GS-37 – on Oct. 2, 2000. GS-37 has become the single most-referenced environmental standard in the cleaning industry. Increased concerns about the impact of chemicals on health, particularly our children’s health, and the environment led to the recent revision of this standard. The final result of the 21-month revision process, completed on Aug. 29, 2008, is a standard that represents leadership in the industry and takes environmental stewardship and the protection of human health to a new level. Read more...
Executive Housekeepers Sign Agreement with CRI
The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) and the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding designed to help executive housekeepers protect their facilities’ long-term carpet investments by increasing IEHA members’ involvement with CRI’s Seal of Approval programs for cleaning products and service providers. Read more...
Impact Products Names Terry Neal President and CEO
Impact Products LLC has promoted Terry Neal to president and Chief Executive Officer. Neal has been with Impact Products since 1996, serving as national sales manager, vice president of sales and marketing, vice president of marketing, and most recently as president and chief operating officer. Read more...
Lorne Sprague Named Sales Manager – Western Canada For Nace Care Solutions
Lorne Sprague has been named sales manager, Western Canada for NaceCare Solutions.
Sprague began his career in the jansan industry in 1994, after completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science, Chemistry and Biology at the University of Chicago. His first tenure was with HA Perigord Company Ltd., which was purchased by the Cascade Tissue Group. Sprague then spent 15 years with Wood Wyant Inc. prior to moving to the manufacturing sector of NaceCare Solutions. Read more...
Prism Chemicals Inc. has changed its company name to Prism Care Corporation as of Jan. 12, 2009.
Prism Care manufactures the following products: Ecomax®, BioFactor™, PrismEnvironmental®, and Drum-In-Box®. The company states the following reasons for the name change... Read more...
Tork® Seeks Green Seal™ Certification On Selection Of Products
SCA Tissue North America has taken steps to further enhance the environmental status of its Tork® brand by submitting a selection of EcoLogo(CM) certified towel, tissues and napkins for evaluation by Green Seal™. The Green seal certification evaluation process – expected to be completed in early 2009 – will make Tork one of the largest North American AFH sanitary paper product brands with the right to display the certification marks of the world’s two premier independent environmental certification organizations. Read more...
