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  • 17 Oct 2017 12:55 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Abm Industries Inc (NYSE:ABM) institutional sentiment increased to 1.11 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.22, from 0.89 in 2017Q1. The ratio has improved, as 91 institutional investors opened new and increased equity positions, while 82 decreased and sold holdings in Abm Industries Inc. The institutional investors in our partner’s database now have: 50.48 million shares, up from 50.28 million shares in 2017Q1

     Institutional Investors Are Betting On Abm Industries Inc (NYSE:ABM)

    Also, the number of institutional investors holding Abm Industries Inc in their top 10 equity positions decreased from 2 to 1 for a decrease of 1. Sold All: 31 Reduced: 51 Increased: 63 New Position: 28.

    More at source: Weekly Hub

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  • 11 Oct 2017 12:28 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Global sales revenue of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals is projected to be valued at US$ 40.13 Bn by 2016, witnessing a Y-o-Y growth of 3.9% over 2015. The APEJ regional market is expected to register high growth followed by the Latin America industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market.


    The modern healthcare sector uses various devices and procedures to treat patients. The devices used in medical procedures are prone to serious infections. With the number of patients increasing in hospitals, the associated healthcare infections have emerged as a severe health issue in the past few years, posing a big threat to patient safety. It is estimated that over 20%-30% of these healthcare related infections can be prevented by intensive hygiene and control programs. 

    More At Source: Blackbird

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  • 09 Oct 2017 10:36 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    PITTSBURGH —Protesters at the Ellis School in Shadyside say newly replaced janitorial staff at the school will be paid "poverty wages."

    The group gathered outside the school during a fundraising dinner and expressed dismay at the school's decision not to rehire its janitorial staff when their contract expired at the end of July. Instead, the school hired a new cleaning crew and pays them $7.75 per hour.


    "Think about how much these people are making," said Alyce Toombs, a member of the old janitorial staff. "They're not making $25,000 a year .. I believe that at $7.75, these people might be making $12,000 or $13,000 a year... And who can live on that?"

    More at source: WTAE.com

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  • 04 Oct 2017 9:07 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    MANCHESTER — Central Paper Products Co. Inc., a family-owned business for nearly 70 years, is getting a new owner, but its senior executives will stay on with the business.



    Imperial Dade, a company with more than $1 billion in annual revenues, acquired Central Paper, which distributes paper, plastic, janitorial and office products in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine.

    “The Kfoury family has built a lasting legacy in Central Paper over the past 70 years,” Central Paper President Matt Kfoury said in a statement. “We are confident this legacy will continue under the leadership of Imperial Dade. My brother Fred, my sister Chris and I are excited and looking forward to expanding and growing the business in New England.” 

    More at source: Union Leader

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  • 02 Oct 2017 7:41 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    IJCSA would like to announce a relationship with our Newest Sponsor Member, Housecall Pro!


    From Housecall Pro: We’re excited to be a Member of IJCSA and for the opportunity to contribute to your continued success and growth. That’s why we at Housecall Pro want to offer you a tool to help run and grow your entire business from your smartphone and computer, saving you up to 15 hours a week in paperwork.

    Our #1 rated app lets you do everything from scheduling jobs and sending customers text notifications, to automating all of your payments and invoicing. We’re offering IJCSA Members a starting price of $39 a month and a free one hour consultation. If you’d like to learn more about everything we have to offer, click here to sign up for your free consultation.

    - Housecall Pro

      


  • 27 Sep 2017 1:14 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Health officials say the flu season is off to an early start in states neighboring Minnesota.

    The Minnesota Department of Health doesn’t officially start tracking cases until October, but they are hearing about reports that the illness is already showing up in numbers that are close to what other states like Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas are seeing.


    In Wisconsin, officials say from the start of the month through Monday there have been 19 confirmed cases of influenza in the state. Eight people have been hospitalized. In 2016 during this time they only saw five cases.

    North Dakota health officials say they have confirmed nine cases so far this month, including four in counties that border Minnesota. Three of them were across from East Grand Forks. The other was near Fergus Falls.

    More at source: NBC

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  • 25 Sep 2017 10:41 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Truck Buildout

    For San Antonio residents, there’s a new weapon: The Trash Can Cleaners, a mobile automated and self-contained cart cleaning service that comes to the curb following trash service and cleans and sanitizes carts. A majority female-owned business, The Trash Can Cleaners began as idea tossed around by Brannon Fowler. Previously, Fowler had run a pressure washer business that specialized in cleaning oil drilling rigs. Eventually, he started making biodegradable soaps that washed the oil rigs with an environmentally safe cleaner.

    More at source: Waste 360

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  • 19 Sep 2017 11:55 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against the digital on-demand platform Handy Technologies Inc., alleging that workers who provide its home cleaning services are employees despite the company’s claims to the contrary.

    The case is one of the first in which the agency is directly addressing under what circumstances a sharing-economy company’s control over its workers makes it their legal employer –- an issue on which its approach could soon change under Republican leadership.

    The complaint, issued last Monday by the agency’s Boston-based regional director and provided to Bloomberg by the workers’ attorney, alleges that Handy “has misclassified its cleaners as ‘independent contractors,’ while they are in fact statutory employees” who are entitled to the protections of federal labor law.

    More at source: Insurance Journal

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  • 18 Sep 2017 10:19 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)
    Certification Courses

    Now you can get certified right from the comfort of your home and/or office, anytime day or night. Online Certification Courses and classes from the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association are an excellent way for you to expand your knowledge and continue your education. 


    All of our cleaning and janitorial certification programs and course materials are included with membership at NO EXTRA CHARGE!  

    Members should certify at their own pace.

    IJCSA Master Certification (IMC) - The most comprehensive in depth online cleaning and janitorial certification program available today. 250+ questions w/ 110 written essay questions. Verbal oral exam. Average test certification time 4 hours. Average course study time 20 hours. All course materials available online.


    Bloodborne Certification (BPC)  Bloodborne Pathogens Certification OSHA I And OSHA II Approved. Are you at risk of exposure? Stay OSHA compliant. As someone who may come in contact with blood, you are required by OSHA to be trained in bloodborne pathogens. OSHA fines for non-compliance can be as high as $70,000. Avoid fines and stay compliant with effective training that will help keep you safe and up to date. Average test certification time 1 hour. Average course study time 2 hours. All course materials available online.

    Carpet Cleaning Certification (CCC) This IJCSA Carpet Cleaning Certification course covers basic to advanced carpet cleaning techniques and will enable you to be confident on every job no matter what the customer asks you or what carpet cleaning challenges are encountered. Training is focused on the green cleaning process along with standard carpet cleaning practices. Covered in this course is how to remove stubborn stains, how to prevent stains from returning, and the techniques to clean all carpet, upholstery & rugs. Average test certification time 2 hours. Average course study time 10-12 hours. All course materials available online

    Mold Inspection & Remediation Services (MIRS)-  Provides members the ability to identify and correct potential mold infestation in a residential home or commercial building. This IJCSA course will provide you with a fundamental knowledge about fungi and the potential health risks of toxic mold. 80 hours as required by law. All course materials available online. 

    Green Cleaning Company Certification (GCC)- Residential and commercial consumers are no longer satisfied with services saying they are green companies. In some commercial situations a certification is required for you to clean their building, so they stay current with their own certification process. Green cleaning is now the most popular choice for service providers based on health and environmental reasons. Average test certification time 2 hours. Average course study time 5-6 hours. All course materials available online.


    Chemical Hazards Certification  (CHC) Improve your understanding of the underlying health and environmental impacts of chemical hazards by reviewing the toxic effects of materials and the basic mechanism of MSDS. Average test certification time 2 hours. Average course study time 3 hours. All course materials available online.

    Customer Service Certification (CSC) A company's reputation is only as good as the customer service it provides. Please a customer, and your client base will swell with relatives and neighbors who catch wind of your top-notch service. But upset one, and brace yourself for disaster. Average test certification time 1 hour. Average course study time 1 hour. All course materials available online.


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  • 14 Sep 2017 2:48 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    We know that cleanliness is important, but at what price? It’s bad enough that antibacterial soap is contributing to the growing drug-resistant bacteria dilemma, but now new research suggests that using too much bleach may increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious and often deadly lung condition.

    A recent study found that nurses who used disinfectants to clean surfaces at least once a week had a 24-percent to 32-percent increased risk of developing COPD over the course of eight years compared to nurses who used these products less frequently. This link remained even after researchers made adjustments for other COPD risk factors such as age, smoking status, body mass index, and ethnicity.


    "Our findings provide further evidence of the effects of exposure to disinfectants on respiratory problems, and highlight the urgency of integrating occupational health considerations into guidelines for cleaning and disinfection in healthcare settings such as hospitals,” explained study author Orianne Dumas, a pulmonologist at the French Institute of Health and Medical Research,...

    More at source: Newsweek

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