May 2023 Issue
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Challenging Global Perceptions of Cleaning and Hygiene Operatives

Cleaning and hygiene operatives have earned the moniker “the invisible army”. They hustle in and out of office buildings, schools, and medical facilities eradicating harmful contaminants and pathogens to keep occupants safe, all while flying under the radar.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Principle Announces Move to Employee Ownership

Principle Cleaning Services has announced that it is transferring the majority of its shares to its 2,300 employees through the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust. The company, which was founded by Douglas Cooke in 1989, has secured its long term future, enabling it to continue building its legacy, whilst creating an effective platform for growth and retaining its position as one of the industry's leading independent businesses.
Hand Washing Study Highlights the Importance of Washing with Soap

Nearly a third of the world's population lack the facilities to wash their hands at home using soap and water, according to a new study. However, promoting handwashing with soap could reduce the large endemic burden of respiratory disease.
Why Air Purification in the Workplace is Important this Allergy Season and How to Achieve It

Conversations around air pollution and the dangers and health risks attributed to it have been commonplace for several years now, with many regulations already in place to lessen its dangers. In comparison, its counterpart of indoor air quality is a largely under reported and under researched topic - until now.
How to Clean Ergonomically and Safely?

That's the question being tackled by a new research program being co-funded by Erasmus+, the EU funding program for education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Professional cleaning sector organizations from Estonia, Finland, Hungary and the Netherlands are taking part in the project - it will be focusing on physical, mental and organizational stress indicators in a bid to develop better training and guidance material.
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