Managing director of Interclean Australasia, Bill Bassett, brought together people who are passionate about a higher level of clean at his most recent Cleaning Innovation and Benchmarking Conference
18 March, 2016Although it sounds like something from a science fiction film, US manufacturer Corning Incorporated has, as posted on stargazette.com, released an anti-bacterial glass that kills bacteria and viruses that come into contact with it. However anti-bacterial glass already exists. ‘One version, made by Belgium-based AGC Glass Europe, kills 99 percent of the bacteria that come in […]
9 March, 2012Nurtured by numerous infectious diseases’ outbreaks, the world disinfectant and antiseptic market is expected to reach US$7 billion by 2016, about double its present size. companiesandmarkets.com In 2009, the global disinfectant and antiseptic market was worth some US$3.4 billion, but by 2010 had grown more than 12%, to reach a value of US$3.8 billion, according […]
11 August, 2011Manufactured with special synthetic material components designed to significantly reduce bacterial growth, Hako Antibac recovery water tanks offer permanent anti-bacterial properties that help protect cleaning staff. Integrated into Hako’s B 45, B 70, and B 90 Clinic auto scrubber/drier, this machine is ideal for sites with strict hygiene requirements such as aged care homes, hospitals […]
22 March, 2011International distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl has entered into an unconditional agreement to acquire a business in the UK and has completed the acquisition of a business in Australia. Bunzl has agreed to acquire the business of Cannon Consumables from OCS Group UK Limited. Operating from four locations, Cannon Consumables is principally engaged in the […]
22 March, 2011Many workers, including cleaners, are at the frontline in providing prevention, treatment and care for people living with HIV and TB throughout the world. They are at risk of occupational exposure to HIV and TB but often themselves lack adequate access to protection and treatment. To address this gap, new international guidelines are being launched […]
30 December, 2010By Brian Clark* On Tuesday 26 October 2010, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) published the final version of the 2010 Guideline for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. This 262 page document includes changes that were brought about by public input after draft Guidelines were issued for public comment in […]
7 December, 2010By Brian Clark* The recent publication of Draft National Infection Control Guidelines for public comment by the National health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) was a golden opportunity for the cleaning industry to provide input into a document that will have a dramatic influence on cleaning in Healthcare for the next five to 10 years. […]
26 November, 2010By Greg Whiteley* “MRSA rates of Cross Infection are being bought under control in the USA and are dropping for the first time in 15 years.” That was the message from Professor Robert Weinstein of Chicago at the recent Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America held in Atlanta, Georgia, last March. Since a new series […]
26 November, 2010ISS, one of the world’s biggest providers of service solutions for the healthcare industry, uses flexibility, innovation and best practices to match customer needs. Recently, focus has been on reducing Hospital Acquired Infections For a number of years ISS, one of the world’s biggest facility service companies, has focused on strengthening its activities in the […]
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