IJCSA  and OSHA is all about our safety.  As an employer it is our responsibility to protect, train and communicate all protocols which provide quality, safe service to our customers.

It is very important that health care facilities are cleaned properly to prevent the spread of harmful germs and infections. It is essential that all areas are cleaned, and disinfected properly to aid in a healthy environment and prevent its spread

If you are looking for a cleaning specialist who is trained and certified to handle all your medical facility cleaning in a responsible manner, go to IJCSA - https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

In any industry that involves exposure to blood borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B or HIV the importance of educating your employees is not only important for the safety of your employees but also required by law. Symptoms can sometimes take years to show themselves so reporting as soon as an incident happens is of the upmost importance. 

Simple mistakes like cross contaminating dirty linens, not sanitizing your tools after job completion, compressing a trash bag containing needles, or not wearing proper protection such as gloves and eye wear can put an employee in a life threatening situation. Simple contact with employees nose, eyes, mouth or breaks in skin will expose them to these diseases and all incidents should be treated as if they were exposed to contamination. 

As an employer it is imperative that you have a exposure plan on hand at all times,  you provide each employee with this plan, you keep a kit on hand for protection, and you provide your employee with proper vaccinations if they request it. 

More info on bloodborne pathogens here. 

The IJCSA puts the satisfaction of their clients first and foremost. We have built our business on the satisfaction of customers and their repeat business and word of mouth advertising.

 We pride ourselves on complete, thorough, top quality service at IJCSA, www.ijcsa.org.

     Pathogens from the Greek word ‘pathos’ means disease causing. As the world braces for the next great pandemic our job as sanitation engineers becomes more complicated and even more in demand. New pathogens pose threats that traditional cleaners can’t treat. 

     Working in an environment of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens is not just limited to hospitals and nursing homes anymore. Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe work environment but with increased awareness about exposure, you have a responsibility to yourself as an owner to protect your company. Knowing and understanding your cleaning environment is first. Providing proper solvents to neutralized pathogen is next. Spores can’t be sanitized with traditional solvents. Then with increased reactivity of these advanced solvents protecting your employees becomes of even more importance. Chemical exposure to these kind of cleaning solvents is very difficult to treat and leads to loss work days and decreased productivity. 
     As the world becomes more hyper-sensitive to threats from pathogens our jobs will take on greater importance and place us on the frontline of this war. We must educate ourselves and most importantly protect ourselves.

Jason Babb

Armstrong Complete Cleaning

It is extremely important to be educated in knowing bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.

OSHA, the Occupational Safety And Health Administration, has developed a Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and it has become a universal precaution.

It recommends that blood and certain body fluids from all patients be considered potentially infectious, and that infection control precautions must be taken to minimize the risk of exposure.

Within the workplace, bloodborne pathogens, or BBPs, can be spread among coworkers through a number of different ways. They can be transferred through blood and infectious bodily fluids by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. They spread through cuts, abrasions, rashes, burns or paper cuts of the skin. It's important to never eat, drink, smoke or apply lip balm in areas where there is a possibility you can be exposed. Blood borne pathogens are all over the place and in areas we least expect. So it is very important to take proper precautions in cleaning and keeping employees safe from serious health risks.

Regular carpet cleaning can prevent your carpets from harming your health.

They are perfect breeding ground for allergens and bacteria,and they can expose you and your family/co-workers to dangerous pollutants.

Especially if you have young children or pet,or if someone in the home has allergies,regular carpet cleaning is essential. Please Directory below to find a local professional carpet cleaning service in you area. 

https://www.ijcsa.org/Carpet-Cleaning-Directory

All janitorial or cleaning staff shall be made aware of bloodborne exposure and ways to prevent exposure. In everyday life we are exposed in one form or another. It is important to educate yourself and your staff on this.

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious and you should wear protective equipment and or provide to your staff proper protection to prevent exposure. This will include equipment like gloves, face masks, eye wear, or gowns. this will prevent serious illness, and possibly death.

Everyone has the legal right to not work in hazardous conditions without knowledge on how to protect their selves. Never push down trash with your hands, or laundry as they may have sharp objects like needles that can expose you. Stay educated and up to date on blood pathogens in your workplace and with your staff.

Learn More About Bloodborne Pathogens Here

Implementing carpet cleaning practices into my cleaning business would only help my company.

thinking about the things hidden deep down inside your carpet fiber like: dust,dirt,allergens,bacteria,pet and human hair,grime and whatever makes its way via the occupants of your home and business.

Carpets are expensive and regularly cleaning them helps keep them in good condition especially if carpet is new this will help on re-sale value of your home or business. This added cleaning procedure will help my clients as well as bring in extra income.

In a medical or health care environment cleaning practices must follow stringent rules and regulations to ensure the safety of those using the space. The practices used in healthcare environments can be used in other non-healthcare areas as well. Things like performing hand hygiene, proper cleaning techniques, and cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces not only reduce the spread of germs in medical environments but can also be used for residential and commercial situations as well.

In an office building, germs can travel from the front door to the coffee pot in under 60 seconds. This is because contact is one of the biggest transmitters of germs, so by using proper hand hygiene you can greatly reduce the spread of germs and viruses in residential and commercial settings. Using warm water and soap when hands are visibly dirty and an alcohol-based sanitizer when they aren’t regularly is good practice for all cleaning situations. Also, properly cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces will greatly reduce the spread of germs. Make sure to clean an area to ensure it is free of debris, this will take several wipes. Then wipe over with damp disinfectant cloth so that the surface remains wet for the specified amount of time of the disinfectant label. By using proper hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfecting techniques when cleaning residential and commercial areas you can greatly reduce the spread of germs.

Correct cleaning techniques are important for ensuring an area is properly cleaned and disinfected. After performing hand hygiene, putting on appropriate personal protective equipment, or PPE, should be your next step. Then when cleaning an area start from the top of the room, with dusting and work your way down. You should then start with dry cleaning and finish with wet, such as damp mopping. When performing any type of wiping or mopping a figure ‘8’ to ensure the entire surface area is covered. Following a routine when cleaning areas will also reduce the chance of you missing an area or task.

When cleaning a medical facility there are more regulations than those in residential and commercial areas, however that does not mean you cannot implement those practices into non-medical area cleaning. Using practices such as good hand hygiene, thorough cleaning and disinfecting, and correct cleaning techniques in medical as well as residential and commercial areas will help reduce the spread of germs and protect of the individuals cleaning and using the space. The IJCSA directory has many qualified service providers who can implement the standards used in medical facilities to all cleaning situations.

There are many companies who are failing Today because they have not learned the importance and great value that good customer service can be in the growing a successful business This is has never been a problem for International Cleaning Service Association because as a company they have always excel in great customer service and always delivers great products that surpasses all expectations this is the primary reason that thousands of customers continue to return to business year after year just like you and me I am certain that with the cleaning skills that I have been given that my business will be a great success.