Sanitation Canada. July - August 2007.
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ON THE COVER: Tennant Company - Creating a Cleaner, Safer World One Steward at a Time
For more than 135 years, Tennant Company, a leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions in non-residential floor care, has had a core value system rooted in the word “stewardship.” This word defines the company’s commitment to – and responsible caretaking of – its many stakeholders, including its employees, customers, investors and its communities. Read more...
The Green Train is Leaving the Station: Is Your Pest Management Program On Board?
By Zia Siddiqi, Ph. D., B.C.E., Director of Quality Systems, Orkin Inc.
Everyone’s “going green” – including many aspects of the sanitation and facility maintenance industries. As your facility explores environmentally friendly options, pest management is one program to consider greening. Thanks to new technologies, the pest management industry has a better understanding of pests and their habits than ever before, including methods for managing pests with minimal harm to people, products or the environment. Read more...
Foundations of the Canadian Sanitation Supply Association
The Growing 70s
As the Chapters strengthened in the early 70s, so did the relationship between the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) and the CSSA. During the 1971 Annual Convention at the Park Plaza Hotel, a special day commemorated the affiliation by honouring executives of the ISSA. The day was called International Day. Read more...
Managing Successfully in Healthcare Housekeeping
By ROGER GOBBO, PHH, Past President Ontario Healthcare Housekeeping Association (OHHA)
What is a successful healthcare housekeeping manager? A better question would be What is a successful healthcare housekeeping department?
A few years ago, a colleague (Andy) and I sat down for a coffee and he posed this query to me: ‘Do you know that we may be among the last of a dying breed? You and I are directing major healthcare departments without a formal education. We, the young rebellious bucks of not too long ago, are becoming dinosaurs.’ Read more...
Advancing Your Ergonomics Program through Partnership
In the March/April issue of Sanitation Canada I wrote about a process used in the Housekeeping Department at Homewood Health Centre to reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). The approach was to provide our employees the opportunity to learn how to prevent MSD injuries by understanding the importance of taking personal responsibility for their own well-being through exercise and healthy lifestyle. Another essential aspect of an effective and proactive MSD program is to complete a detailed ergonomic assessment of the essential tasks and tools employees use to complete the jobs that have been flagged potentially high risk. Read more...
Clean Atlantic
The Canadian Sanitation Supply Association invites you to attend a trade show and seminar program dedicated to the professionals who help keep Atlantic Canada clean. With exhibitors from across Canada and the U.S. the show will feature the latest products and systems that have been developed in response to the challenges you face today. Read more...
Clean Atlantic Seminar Program
It’s Not Clean If It’s Not Green…
Presented by Scot Case, Terrachoice Environmental Marketing
Thurs. Sep. 27, 2007
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax Read more....
CSSA Scholarship Foundation Winners for 2007
In 2007, the CSSA Scholarship Foundation received over 500 applications from young Canadians. Each and every candidate had excellent credentials and the Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors faced a difficult challenge when selecting the final winners. Each of the following candidate excelled academically, socially and politically while in school, and contributed to their community with dedication much beyond the standard requirements of today. In addition, each essay on “Pandemic Preparedness” was unique, well researched and extremely well written. Read more...
EcoMarkets Research Survey Conducted by TerraChoice
By SCOT CASE, Vice President
TerraChoice Environmental Marketing™ and EcoLogo™ Certification
Each year, TerraChoice Environmental Marketing™ conducts a research survey called EcoMarkets. The survey is part of our effort to monitor Green buying patterns and trends in business-to-business (B2B), procurement and supply chain management. Those taking the survey hold positions such as purchasing managers, buyers and procurement clerks for large and small organizations all over North America and Mexico. Read more...
EcoMarkets survey
Among the questions asked in the 2007 EcoMarkets survey was, “What does ‘Green cleaning’ mean to you?”
The responses.... Read more...
Point Logic and Perks Publications Form a Strategic Alliance
Point Logic, an I.T. Support and Web-Site Development Company, has teamed up with Perks Publications Inc., publishers of Sanitation Canada and Le Nettoyage Professionnel, to offer an exciting new concept in web site management, support and development. The new company will be responsible for maintaining and updating web sites for small- to medium-sized companies who cannot find the time or personnel to keep their web sites current and operating smoothly. Read more...
Cleaning Contractor Certification Is Here
Several years ago our firm was awarded a contract to develop a contractor certification program for a major government agency in the United States. We felt that contractor certification was a coming trend due to the difficulty in contractor selection in today’s tight market. This type of certification is a further indication that price has ceased to be the major criteria by which contract decisions are made and further emphasizes that clients are looking for contractors who can provide the best possible service. Read more...
ISSA Promotes Wagner to Facility Service Legislative Affairs Director
Dan Wagner has been promoted to the position of director of facility service legislative affairs for ISSA – effective Jul. 1, 2007.
In his new position, Wagner will focus on legislative and regulatory issues that are primarily labour or product-application related and will be the primary contact for ISSA’s facility service provider (FSP) membership class. He will also be the primary contact for associations and other organizations in the facility service community regarding regulatory, health and environmental matters. Read more...
ISSA Announces Second Group of CIMS Experts
ISSA has announced the second group of individuals to achieve certification as official ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Experts. This addition brings the total number of experts to 72 individuals representing 25 U.S. States and Canadian provinces, as well as Mexico. Read more...
Clip For Carpet Cleaners
Visit http://www.issa.com/ /spotting to view a demonstration of advanced stain-removing techniques on tough mustard and ink spots by industry expert Bill Griffin. Watch and learn as industry expert Griffin shows you the best tools, chemicals and procedures for accomplishing the job. Read more...
EPA Decides Not To Pursue Training
At the prodding of ISSA and other industry groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in late May that it will not pursue extensive certification and training for employees (such as custodial personnel) who apply disinfectants, sanitizers and other antimicrobial pesticides as part of their job. Read more...
Bob Gail Named President Of Continental Commercial Products
Robert A. (Bob) Gail has been named president of Continental Commercial Products. Prior to the appointment, Gail, who has been with the company for the past five years, has been leading the company’s sales and marketing team. Continental Commercial Products, a Katy Industries Inc. company, includes five divisions – Continental Manufacturing, Glit/Microtron, Disco, Wilen, Gemtex and Continental Commercial Products (CCP) Canada. Gail will report to Anthony T. Castor III, Katy’s president and chief executive officer. Read more...
Ecocert Requires Service Providers to Use EcoLogo Certified Products
Ecocert, certifiers of Canadian Green cleaning service providers, has confirmed that the use of EcoLogo(M) certified products will be required as part of the process of certifying Canadian cleaning service providers as being environmentally responsible. Read more...
Maytech And Acsellerate Provide Sales Intelligence For JAN/SAN Distributors
Maytech Computer Systems, a provider of industry-specific information technology for the janitorial and sanitary supply industry, is collaborating with software developer Acsellerate Solutions LLC to provide sales intelligence and business analytics technology to companies using Maytech’s SDS Platinum™ business system. Under a recently signed agreement between Acsellerate Solutions and Maytech’s parent company eCommerce Industries Inc. (ECI(2)), Acsellerate is the exclusive sales and business intelligence provider for SDS Platinum and other ECI(2) back office business systems. Read more...
Proteam Names New Canadian Representatives
ProTeam Inc. is pleased to announce that it has named new Canadian reps to service the marketplace with its full commercial product line. The reps will be responsible for their designated territories, introducing and maintaining the ProTeam commercial line of vacuums, filters and accessories. Read more...
Larry Shideler Of Proteam Receives 2007 Pinnacle Award
The (OS1) Users Group has selected Larry Shideler, founder of ProTeam the Vacuum Company, as the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Pinnacle Award. The Pinnacle Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the cleaning industry, and is awarded by a wide range of custodial organizations actively engaged in benchmarking best practices. Read more...
SCA Named Second Greenest Company on Earth
SCA, the global parent of SCA Tissue North America, has been ranked as the second most environmentally friendly company in the world. The ranking was conducted by The Independent, a major British newspaper, in conjunction with Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS), a leading non-profit provider of independent research into the social, environmental and ethical performance of more than 2800 companies worldwide. Read more...
Swish Kenco Ltd. Acquires Kenco Inc.
Swish Kenco Ltd. has acquired Barre,Vt.-based Kenco Inc., both market leading companies in the jan/san industry, effective Jul. 1, 2007. Both companies combined has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to the cleaning industry. This expertise together with quality products and value added services will be a solid foundation for Swish Kenco Ltd. to base future growth on. Read more...
Virox Expansion in Time to Receive Canada’s First Registered EcoLogo Disinfectant-Cleaner
In April 2007, Virox Technologies Inc. expanded its corporate headquarters to accommodate a new professional and technical services “P&TS” wing as well as expanded manufacturing facilities. The P&TS group works with all Virox license partners to develop and execute training programs, marketing plans and sales activities. Read more...
Wood Wyant Announces Personnel Appointments
Wood Wyant is pleased to announce personnel appointments... Read more...
Green Certified Restroom Cleaner Is Effective And Kills Odors
ES51-CS from Enviro-Solutions is a powerful daily cleaner for cleaning sinks, counters, tiles, tubs, urinals, toilets and other restroom surfaces. And, because it contains Envirocide, malodors are said to be eliminated and surfaces are left clean and shiny. Read more...
Versatile Germ Killer From Kaivac
Kaivac, developers of the No-Touch Cleaning™ system, introduce KaiBosh™, a hospital-grade, concentrated, no-rinse solution to disinfect, deodorize and clean a wide variety of surfaces. EPA-registered, KaiBosh is a phosphate-free, chemically balanced, non-acid disinfectant/sanitizer that rinses thoroughly, leaving behind no grit or soap scum. Read more...
Marino Manufacturing Introduces Micro-Duster
Marino Manufacturing has introduced the new Micro-Duster tool which enables users to clean hard-to-reach areas easily either by hand-held or extension handles. The tool can be bent to allow for betting cleaning high fans or on top of cabinets. Made with ultra fine, 100 per cent microfibres, refills will remove and hold more dirt and bacteria than traditional dusters. Read more...
Trust Tide To Do The Heavy Lifting
Procter & Gamble has announced the introduction of Professional use Tide Ultra. According to the company, professionals know that when it comes to removing tough dirt and stains from laundry, Tide Ultra is a heavy weight champion. Read more...
New Transport Cleaning System Introduced
Pro-Link introduces the new Transport Cleaning System (TCS) providing touchless cleaning on the move. Use it to rapidly clean restrooms, locker rooms, floors, showers and even trash receptacles – it is said to leave surfaces sparkling clean and hygienic. The system is said to eliminate stooping, bending or stretching to clean hard-to-reach surfaces as well as customer complaints. Read more...
QuickLabel Introduces Zeo! Inkjet Label Printer with HP Inkjet Technology
QuickLabel Systems has announced that it has expanded its family of digital colour label printers with the introduction of the new Zeo! Inkjet label printer. The Zeo! is a low-priced, low-volume inkjet label printer aimed at serving the needs of small- and medium-sized businesses who want to print their own custom and personalized labels in-house, in quantities between one and 1000 labels a day. QuickLabel Systems is a product group of Astro-Med Inc. Read more...
Unger Enterprises Introduces Robust Ergotec Glass Scraper
Unger Enterprises Inc. has introduced a sturdy, lightweight, ergonomic scraper that removes dirt safely and effortlessly. It’s called the ErgoTec Glass Scraper. “Unger’s mission has always been to provide cleaning professionals with quality tools that make cleaning more efficient,” said Bruno Niklaus, vice president of global marketing for Unger. “With its ergonomic design and double-edged blades, the ErgoTec Glass Scraper allows workers to clean glass safely and in less time than with traditional scrapers.” Read more...
Milan Collection – New Weathered Terra Cotta
United Receptacle has introduced a new colour to the Milan Collection – Weathered Terra Cotta. The new colour is said to capture the sun back beauty of the Italian countryside. Available in the Fresco Fibreglass finish which blend subtle colours and distinct textures to create an antiqued mottled result. This finish maintains the superior quality of all United Receptacle fibreglass models, including seamless construction that gives a remarkable appearance of pottery. The colour is offered in United’s 12 gallon capacity Portofino model, with a trash only opening or ash/trash opening, and in three coordinating planter sizes. Read more...
Wausau Paper Introduces New Silhouette® Coordinating Folded Towel Dispensers
Wausau Paper has introduced the new Silhouette® folded towel dispensers. The dispensers are designed to complement the newly announced OptiFold™ folded towels. The Silhouette provides a sleek, yet elegant style and dispenses one towel at a time when used with the OptiFold. Available in both a standard and compact size, the Silhouette also comes in five translucent colour choices including black, red, green, blue and white. The translucent design allows maintenance staff to see at-a-glance when it is time to refill, saving them time and costs. Read more....
