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  • 09 Jul 2021 11:34 AM | James Lamarre

    In the 21st century, awareness of society increased about natural green cleaning importance, and that's good news for all of us, so let's talk about why it is good. As we know, everything is connected, which means that the environment affects us as well, so it's essential to take care of our nature if we want to live in a clean and safe place.

    Unfortunately, a polluted environment negatively works on every living creature on the earth, and that's the main reason why many types of animals became extinct. As we know ecosystem needs various kinds of animals, plants, etc., because, as I highlighted before, everything is connected.

    So what should we do to prevent pollution of the environment? We need to provide activities that protect nature, that's why green cleaning is a good idea. Green cleaning is cleaning with natural products as white vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, lemon juice, salt, etc. Some people think that natural products are ineffective, but it's not right. If we mix them, they will be good cleaning agents that don't harm our health and the environment.

    Aggressive chemical cleaning products contain toxic components that are harmful to the environment and our health, so there are plenty of such chemicals that we should avoid. For example, we need to be careful with components like formaldehyde, mercury, ammonia, benzene, phthalates, fluoride, chlorine, perchlorate, etc.

    In conclusion, I would like to say that every person should only perform green cleaning to avoid themselves and the environment from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.


  • 08 Jul 2021 7:12 AM | Deleted user
    Being highly skilled when working with bloodborne pathogens is beneficial not just limited to cleaning staff, to the general public as well. It produces you with the knowledge and skills to create a safe environment. It is of importance staff are proficient on the topic for infinite reasons. Cleaners are responsible for containing Bloodborne Pathogens, decontaminating the soiled area to prevent exposure & use appropriate disinfectants. The training of Bloodborne Pathogens can aid in the help of preventing routes of transmission, exposure and spread of infectious disease. Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as virus or bacteria, existing in human blood, that can evoke fatal diseases in humans. Two examples of bloodborne pathogens are Hepatitis B Virus & Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Hepatitis B Virus is a liver disease that causes inflammation of the liver. Half of the public infected do not develop any symptoms until their liver is already damaged. Symptoms of Hepatitis B Virus can take 2-6 months to develop. Human Immunodeficiency Virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS (Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and the complete breakdown of the immune system. There is no vaccination against AIDS & no proven cure. HIV symptoms may not be present for years after infection. Not only are Bloodborne pathogens transmitted upon contact with infected human blood but other infected bodily fluids as well. The routes of transmission you are likely to come across in your occupation are contaminated sharps, splash or spray to a mucous membrane (mouth or eyes), a contaminated inanimate objects, human bites & needlestick injuries. To prevent exposure, proper handling and disposal of used/soiled items or pathological waste is crucial and based on the assumption all blood, body secretions, are potentially infectious.
  • 07 Jul 2021 2:41 PM | Jeannette Rivera

    The Importance on Bloodborne Pathogens

    Cleaning companies are essential professions in our world today. We have established a great industry in the medical field as well as commercial and residential. Due to the busy schedule of people today we play a very important part in people lives. It is vital for employees, staff and business owners to understand the demand as well as to deliver an exceptional service. People count on us to be able to meet their expectations. 

    We must educate our associate and staff of the important guidelines of OSHA. It is important to follow these standards due to the risk of potential exposures when we are performing jobs since we may be in contact with blood or body fluids. Following these guidelines will protect our employees, staff and clients of any bloodborne pathogen. It is crucial for us to have meetings on the topic of bloodborne pathogens especially if we are cleaning doctor offices where patients get blood drawn, patients come in sick and bacteria covering different surface areas. Some ways employees can protect themselves while cleaning is to wear protective gear such as googles, face shields/masks, gloves, shoe coverings and gowns etc. 

    Finally, as a company we must enforce always OSHA Standard guidelines and incorporate them in safety meeting as important topics like  Bloodborne Pathogens for the safety of are employees, staff, families and clients. Always keep a good reputation so other cleaning companies and members of IJCSA can receive good reports and keep in mind the health of everyone in your community. We must keep  ourselves safe in this season  we are facing a Pandemic that has caused numerous losses.  

  • 04 Jul 2021 11:51 PM | Anonymous

    There can be many potential issues in an unclean work environment.  These issues include health hazards such as a variety of viruses, bacteria, dust, blood and other bodily fluids. 

    Hiring a certified cleaning service will insure that the workplace is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.  Using proper PPE, disinfectant, cleaners, as well as knowing proper procedure when dealing with sharps and other hazardous material.  Having a trained service is also very important in keeping within OSHA standards as well.

    To summarize Janitorial Services play an important role in keeping your work place a healthy, clean and safe place for employees and customers.

  • 04 Jul 2021 9:28 PM | Deleted user

    Janitors and cleaning staff play a huge role in our daily lives by providing a healthy environment by preventing the spread of pathogens, improving indoor air quality and maintaining a pleasing aesthetic.

  • 02 Jul 2021 12:34 PM | Deleted user
    When your looking for a janitorial or cleaning service you want to make sure you will be receiving the best service possible. This means making sure everything that was required and specified was done well and efficiently, that all agreements were met from start to finish, but is this the only thing? 

    One of the incredible things I found out about IJCSA members is that not only do they handle the jobs professionally their customer service is amazing! They take care of their customers from beginning to end, they put their customers need first It’s great , click here and you will definitely find the right company.

  • 30 Jun 2021 8:56 PM | Deleted user

    Bloodborne pathogens are a part of our world, let us not be ignorant of this fact. Since this is in fact our reality, it is very important that we understand the dangers, that these bloodborne pathogens present. Sickness is a consequence of not properly handling hazardous materials. any staff cleaning or non cleaning should be taught how to handle hazardous materials, should a situation occur. The spread of these Pathogens is also a consequence of not having proper understanding of the dangers they present. Death could be the ultimate price paid, so it is very important for cleaning employees and staff to know about these bloodborne pathogens.

    The Universal precautions and protective practices will go along way in the prevention of the spread of bloodborne pathogens, the safety guidelines are already in place for proper handling, labeling, and disposal of infected or potentially infected materials. All cleaning employees and staff are required by law to know how to handle hazardous materials, and it is very important to follow these procedures. These procedures are required to be rehearsed semi annual or annually for applicable staff, to reinforce the importance of knowing the dangers that bloodborne pathogens present.

    Knowing is the key, because if we're aware we can take the necessary steps to safely deal with bloodborne pathogens. Safety is golden, going into the situation well prepared for the danger. Respect for other staff and people who are counting on us to do an effective job. Professionalism as frontline workers it is imperative that we understand the hazard and dangers of the potential spread of bloodborne pathogens. In closing it is very important for all cleaning employees and staff to know about bloodborne pathogens.

  • 29 Jun 2021 10:14 AM | Anonymous

    Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms carried by human blood and other body fluids. The two most common are the hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HBC) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Many people think of AIDS when discussing bloodborne pathogens, but actually HBV is much more common.

    Most approaches to infection control are based on the concept of Standard Precautions treating all blood and body fluids as if they were potentially infectious. This approach is critical because it is impossible to tell who is infected with HBV, HCV or HIV simply by appearances. Many people who carry infectious disease have no visible symptoms and no knowledge of their condition.  

    Reducing your risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens means you need to do more than wear gloves. It is using; Work Practice controls, PPE, Engineering Controls, Housekeeping,  and Vaccines.

  • 27 Jun 2021 11:03 PM | Deleted user

    There are two main reasons as to why janitorial work and the people who do that for a living are just as important as any other working human being.

    Firstly, janitors and custodians work to serve others. They do their job in order to meet the needs of others. This aspect of their job is the basis of every other job out there, regardless of products or services being sold. Every public facility, public restrooms, work offices, hospitals and hotels, and restaurants to name a few, need janitorial services. Without them, there would be a lot of disgusting buildings and mad people around. There is a need for this type of work just like any other, so why look down upon the people doing it for you.

    Secondly, by performing janitorial services on a facility, a partnership is created between the service and the company they are cleaning for in order to serve the customers. The janitorial service is needed in order to keep customers or visitors happy. Take for instance a hospital. These doctors and nurses are giving high-quality care to patients. They rely on the cleanliness of their hospital to keep things sanitized and keeping patients feeling welcomed and not grossed out. Many people are coming in and out of hospitals so janitorial services are critical for their practice. Every time someone cleans for a company building, they are partnering with that specific company with is a great opportunity to keep both ends of the partnership valuable.  

    Don’t be sucked into the culture where these people are below you because they’re just as important as you. Not one person’s job is more important than another. Janitors and custodians deserve to be treated with respect and not looked down upon. If it weren’t for them, there would be a lot of places you visit that you would not return to. A job that serves people well is a meaningful one.  

    https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

  • 27 Jun 2021 10:46 AM | Deleted user

    Go Green!  Why wouldn't you want your company to go green?  You wouldn't want safe products?  You don't want to be socially responsible to your clients and employees?  You don't care about the environment?

    My company cares about all of these things.  Being Green Certified is a priority to Georgia Signature Cleaning Services.  We love to use safe products.  It allows us to be confident in knowing that our clients are safe after we leave.  That also ties into us being socially responsible.  There is sense of confidence in knowing that you are providing a service that is safe in the community.  And lastly, the environment is a real hot topic these days.  As a Green Company, we would like to do our part in making sure that we keep the world as safe as we can.  Clean products equal clean environment.

    Georgia Signature Cleaning Service is committed to quality and safety.  Being a "Certified Green Cleaning" company ensures that we keep those ideals first when dealing with our client base.  Follow our lead.  Your clients and planet will thank you.

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