Employee Benefits for 2020: Let’s Get Them Right

A properly designed entrance system supports maintenance teams by removing moisture and debris from the bottom of footwear to reduce the risk of slips and falls.

People entering the job market for the first time and entrepreneurs alike can use IICRC education to develop their careers.

Cleaner products are beginning to appear on the market, offering high performance without tracking.

​An all-new ISSA state-by-state summary of economic incentives for hiring nonviolent ex-offenders, people with disabilities, and armed forces veterans is now available at ISSA.com.

Jansan businesses looking to bridge the gap between recognizing and acting on sustainability goals can follow the examples set by various global companies.

Protect your facility from debris with Graffiti, a logo matting collection from Mats. All mats in the collection are made from 100% polypropylene fibers and feature logos and designs created by water jet technology for crisp, clean lines. They can be produced in nearly any shape and size—to accommodate revolving doors, lobbies, and reception desks—and are available in 17 neutral and bold colors.

Tolco’s Collapsible Cone & Light provides attention-grabbing safety in a convenient, easy-to-store package, taking up less than 0.5 cubic feet of storage space. When fully extended, it features two reflective bands that extend visibility up to 850 degrees. The optional light fits securely in the top of the safety cone and can be set to continuously on or flashing.

The Gripper® Doorstop from Extended Technologies props doors open securely. Its nonslip bottom will grip any surface and protects floors from scratches. It is available in brown or yellow. The durable Gripper Doorstop Holder (sold separately) stores doorstops out of the way, but in a visible and convenient manner for frequent maintenance needs. Its strong adhesive sticks to wood, metal, plastic, or painted surfaces.

PUR:ONE, the new multipurpose surface cleaner/disinfectant in the EvaClean Infection Prevention System by EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives, works for every stage of the process, including daily cleaning and floor disinfection. It is registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as effective against biofilm and is a List K-approved product. The cleaner is compatible with microfiber cleaning programs, dry wipes, and spray bottles.
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Quickly and easily refill cleaning fluid with the Advantex® G8 Fluid Microfiber Applicator Mop Handle from Geerpres. The handle features a high-capacity removable bottle that conveniently stacks on EVS carts. Its ergonomic swivel trigger provides a continuous and uniform flow of fluid. The handle pairs perfectly with the Advantex® single-use mop to eliminate the risk of cross contamination in health care facilities.

Multipurpose Duralast odorcide from Thornell eliminates all types of odors in residential and commercial properties. Duralast is safe to use on all surfaces and can be applied directly to the odor source using saturation, spray, and fogging methods. The odorcide comes in gallon containers and is available in five fragrances: citrus mist, lavender vanilla, mountain air, peach blossom, and white linen.

The durable yet lightweight Delta Mobile trash can opens with a foot pedal and closes silently on hydraulic pistons. Its easily maneuvered copolymer frame supports heavy loads. No heavy lifting is necessary as bags are removed horizontally from below the lid. The trash can accommodates standard 32- to 40-gallon bags and is available with a removable Carry-All Basket and hanger for the Jobby Dust Pan.

The LoCor electronic recessed hard-wound towel dispensing system from Solaris Paper holds high-capacity paper towels, reducing waste and improving labor and cost efficiencies. The touchless stainless-steel dispenser is easy to install, features retrofit capabilities, and delivers towels quietly. It is designed for use with LoCor hard-wound roll towels. Filler panels and an AC adapter are available.

Kill common germs on your hands with Kutol’s fast-acting Health Guard 70% hand sanitizing gel. Its low-viscosity formula was specially developed for Kutol’s manual and no-touch wall-mount dispensers. Enhanced with moisturizers, the gel won’t dry out skin. It meets CDC recommendations for effective hand antisepsis and is ideal for hospitals and other health care settings.

The UniVac, a smaller version of Kaivac’s Dispense-and-Vac cleaning system, is ideal for cleaning floors in restrooms, commercial kitchens, warehouses, entrance ways, fitness gyms, and schools. It features a specially developed filtering and recycling system that allows cleaning solution to be reused several times without hindering cleaning effectiveness. This recycling system can help improve worker productivity and reduce labor costs.

Tork’s Virtual Reality (VR) Clean Hands Training and Education program is designed to make hand hygiene training more engaging and inspiring. Participants put on a VR headset, then they are in a virtual world at a health care facility and ready to practice hand-hygiene compliance. A VR-compatible smartphone, a VR headset with a remote control, and the Tork VR Training app are required.

The newly redesigned Floorkeeper Series of scrubbers from Tornado Industries are American made of locally sourced products, including all-steel frames and dent-proof rotomolded tanks and shrouds. They feature adjustable down pressure and complete solution recovery on 180 degree turns. These walk-behind orbital and disk scrubbers have a built-in squeegee holder; ergonomic, user-friendly controls; onboard instructions, and a QR code link to manuals and training videos.