By Gary Forger, Contributing Editor, Modern Materials Handling More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see. Long live canvas laundry carts. They’re still in use. …
By Ken Tyler, Laundry Consultant President Biden recently signed a ‘Buy American’ executive order for government procurement with the goal to increase American-made purchases and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. How will this executive order affect our industry? There has been much discussion about this order, which affects the Federal Procurement of products made in America. The …
By O.P. Almaraz, President Allied Restoration With more than 26 years of experience in restoration, decontamination and disinfection of bio-hazards, Allied Restoration has expanded its service to assist in cleaning, planning and deploying rapid response for COVID-19. This experience in virus-related mitigation in Southern California has lead the company’s staff experts to help businesses protect …
Unitex, a family-owned healthcare laundry service provider opened its Lawrence, Massachusetts facility. The first phase of the opening is focused on the laundry needs of hospitals and extended care facilities in the market. Phase two (which will begin operations in 2021), will focus on the linen needs of outpatient healthcare facilities as well as uniforms, …
By Dr. Steve Yacovelli What are hidden or unconscious biases, and how can you start to manage them so you’re making the right decisions in your workplace and our world? Unconscious Bias Hidden or unconscious bias is the preference for or against a person, thing, or group held at an unconscious level. This means you …
New analyses by a patient safety organization show that more than 50 percent of the disposable isolation gowns it tested failed to meet standard levels of protection, putting healthcare workers at risk of exposure to bloodborne or other pathogens, as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a news release. Researchers at …
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 232 citations arising from inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,148,452, according to a news release. OSHA inspections have resulted in the agency citing employers for …
Milliken & Company teamed up with local schools to provide 23,040 Milliken Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reusable fabric gowns to teachers and faculty, according to a news release. These gowns, donated as part of the company’s initiative to support the communities where its associates live and work, will outfit teachers with a reusable gown to …
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to be personal protective equipment. The agency is addressing the topic after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently determined that some cloth face …
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about this growing health epidemic and how people living with diabetes can be impacted in the workplace. Cintas Corporation a provider of workplace first aid and safety supplies, continues to be a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and its fight to cure …
