Promoting Green and Sustainable Initiatives
This article will highlight the USGBC's Global Coalition for Green Schools. Specifically, it will address what it is and how it supports facility cleaning executives on using green products, improving green processes, and supporting larger sustainability initiatives throughout the campus or institution. The piece will also touch on how managers can "sell" green products and sustainable initiatives to upper management. |
Manufacturer's Roundtable:
Floor Pads & Brushes
Facility cleaning managers often ask about the advantages of round versus rectangular floor pads, or how to know when a floor pad needs to be replaced. And, according to our reader research, they want to learn those tips from the manufacturer experts themselves. |
UV Technology for Infection Control
Ultraviolet (UV) technology and robotic infection control machines are some of the hottest trends in healthcare facilities. This article will explain the Internet of Things (IoT) productivity advantages of this equipment and the benefits the technology can have on an EVS department. It also will describe the capabilities of machines and how to train workers on proper use.
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New Solutions for Odor Control
Controlling odors in the restroom is made easier when they are addressed immediately and as close to the source as possible. This article will cover odor control in the stall, the advantages of focusing on immediate elimination of foul smells, and the new products addressing restroom odors in the stall.
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Fatigue in the Workplace
This article will address the impact fatigued workers have on a department, signs managers can look for, how fatigue occurs and tips for both workers and managers on how to prevent fatigue. The piece may also touch on how shift work, physical elements of this work, and ergonomics can add to fatigue. |
Overcoming Management Challenges
This column, written by ManageMen's Ben Walker, will offer solutions to some of the biggest management challenges Ben has witnessed while out in the field.
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Driving the Department Forward
This article will feature first-hand advice from Gene Woodard, the Director of Building Services at University of Washington, on how to enable continuous improvement for the cleaning department and the custodial crew.
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