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"A quick note to say thank you for website and your recent
reply to a question I had. I'm just getting started in this business, and with
your help I am feeling more confident with each day that passes. Once again
thank you."
Steve Dodd
Commercial Cleaning Services
Broken Arrow, OK
"I had my first strip and wax
job and it happened to be a VERY picky Client. Well I have the advantage of
living very close to Steve and Jean. Steve offered to come and help. With
Steve's help we completed the strip and wax job. I learned so much and I am
extremity grateful for Steve and his commitment to helping his members succeed.
Steve and Jean you both are a GREAT blessing to our industry and an example of
true selfless individuals that I am proud to know. Thank you for all you do."
Matthew Kitzmann
Air Quality Solutions
Rochester, MN
"Steve, thanks for your help. I can't even begin to tell you
how valuable your site and help has made a world of difference to how we do
business."
Rocky Lozano
Big Sky Mountain Enterprises
Great Falls, MT
"Steve thanks for all your
help. I got the contract. Just to let you know this site has been fantastic. I
have been in business for 4 months here and I have secured 6 contracts with your
help and info. Keep up the great work."
Tim Daniels
All Green-All Clean
Long Beach, MS
"Jean and Steve, this is a big thank you for your knowledge and expertise in operating your company. There is an old familiar saying, 'only in America'. Well that is how one should feel about The Janitorial Store. 'only at THE JANITORIAL STORE'. Where else can one go to find the wealth of information that you provide daily? Where else can one have experience people like you and people like Sharon Cowan, Dick Ollek and Debbie Sardone, just to name a few, share their knowledge of how to run a successful business. These are people who have been there and done that. Thank you and continue doing what you do best."
William Briggs
One Briggs Janitorial
Service
Woodbridge, VA
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Safety
Cleaning employees have one of the highest accidents rates of any industry. Because cleaning employees are working with numerous chemicals, heavy equipment and are constantly lifting and bending, there are many ways they can be injured while on the job.
Can accidents be prevented? You bet! Even though most accidents are just that - accidents -- they can be prevented by making sure that cleaning employees have the proper training. Accidents can lead to injuries, which can lead to an employee missing work and higher workers' compensation costs for your cleaning company. The articles contained in this section give practical tips you can implement immediately to keep your cleaning employees safe.
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Ergonomics and Back Pack Vacuums
Steve Hanson
Back pack vacuums have greatly increased worker productivity in the cleaning industry. Not only do they increase productivity, they contribute to safety as well. Ergonomics involves making workers comfortable and safe while they work, and most back pack manufacturers are making their vacuums with that in mind. Here are some of the ergonomic features of using back pack vacuums: . . .
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Online Safety Training for Cleaning Companies (OSHA Compliant).
The Janitorial Store and EMPO Corporation proudly bring you the convenience of OHSA Compliant, online safety training. All workplaces have hazards. Employees must be educated--in advance--about the potential hazards in their work environment. Hazardous Communications, also known as Employee Right To Know, covers both identified and potential hazards in the workplace, specifically chemical hazards, physical hazards, noise hazards, and infectious hazards. . . .
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Preventing Back Injuries for Janitorial Workers
Jean Hanson
There is one call you can receive from an employee that will send a shiver down your spine perhaps more than any other: "I got hurt." The implications to this call can be HUGE. Of course, you are concerned about the immediate well-being of your employee. No reasonable person wants to see another human in pain. Typically, most injuries in the cleaning business are not life threatening. Cuts, sprains, falls, and other minor injuries are common, and easily treated. Fortunately, most injuries just need some first aid and perhaps some time off. . . .
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What To Do When Your Vacuum Cleaner Stops Running
Steve Hanson
Has this ever happened to you or your employees? You plug in your vacuum cleaner, turn it on and nothing happens. You turn the switch off and on, wondering what is going on. You check the wall outlet and everything seems fine. Now what? . . .
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What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business?
Steve Hanson
As a responsible cleaning business owner, the safety of your employees and customers should be at the forefront of your daily operations. Concerns over cold and flu viruses, and other communicable diseases are rapidly growing. The use of disposable gloves in the janitorial industry is not new, but many are unaware of the types of gloves available and their uses. . . .
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Janitorial Injuries: Causes And Symptoms
Jean Hanson
Janitorial injuries often affect certain parts of the body and are caused by specific actions. The most common body parts affected by janitorial injuries are: the back, shoulders, neck, arms, wrist, hands, fingers and knees. . . .
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How to Use Ladders Safely in Your Cleaning Business
Steve Hanson
When you're in the cleaning business, it's likely you and your employees will need to use ladders occasionally. Whether it's to wash windows or to dust a hard-to-reach ledge, training your employees to use ladders safely is very important if you don't want them to fall. The following are tips for using ladders safely: . . .
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Vehicle Safety Rules for Janitorial Employees
Steve Hanson
If you own a growing cleaning company, chances are you've got employees driving company vehicles. And if you don't yet have employees driving your vehicles, you probably will some day soon. In any case, you need to be prepared with a company policy that explains your expectations regarding driving company vehicles. Below are some items you might consider covering in your policy: . . .
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Use Propane Hard Floor Equipment Safely
Steve Hanson
Using propane floor machines for hard floor maintenance is a big time-saver and reduces seemingly impossible floor maintenance chores into manageable tasks. But these machines can also be dangerous if not used and maintained correctly. . . .
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7 Ways to Prevent Injuries When Cleaning
Jean Hanson
There are many ways you or your cleaning workers can become injured on the job. By taking a few precautions and spending time on safety training, you can save your cleaning company money by preventing accidents from happening. Here are a few tips for preventing injuries: . . .
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What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About MSDS
Jean Hanson
There is no way a cleaning company can effectively do its job without using chemicals. Your company may use just a few basic products or a multitude of cleaners for various situations. No matter how many or how few chemicals you use, it's important that you have the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each different product that your company uses. . . .
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How to Avoid Wintertime Slips and Falls
Jean Hanson
In many parts of the country, winter brings with it wet and icy conditions. This is dangerous not only for driving, but also for walking! Thousands of injuries occur from people slipping and falling because of ice and snow. Reducing injuries is possible when your employees take a little extra time and taking a few precautions to avoid slips and falls. . . .
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Protect Your Cleaning Employees From Hepatitis B
Jean Hanson
Why should Hepatitis B be a concern to your cleaning company? It's estimated that 80,000 people a year become infected with Hepatitis B. This is a serious disease that can have both short-time and long-term health problems. Your cleaning workers can become infected if a needle punctures their skin or if they come in contact with bloods or fluids from an infected person. . . .
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