Lawsuit Filed Over Norovirus Outbreak

A lawsuit has been filed against Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. over a recent norovirus outbreak at its Sterling, VA, restaurant. Last week, more than 100 customers reported symptoms of the... Read more

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Dow Begins Construction on Innovation Center

Dow Chemical Co. has started construction on a new innovation center in Midland, MI. The US$100 million facility will house Dow’s research and development efforts for the... Read more

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RJ Schinner Names Michael Mirarchi Sales Training Manager

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. has appointed Michael Mirarchi manager of sales training. Mirarchi has more than three decades of sales and management experience. He joins R.J. Schinner from... Read more

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Grainger Declares Quarterly Dividend

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.28 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$5.12 annualized with a yield of 3.03percent―is payable September 1... Read more

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ISSA Canada Targets Facility Service Providers for Membership

ISSA Canada is furthering its commitment to professionalizing the Canadian cleaning industry by launching a major membership campaign targeting building service contractors and in-house service... Read more

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Top Five HR and Interviewing No-No's

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of lists talking about what an interviewee should do if they want to nail the interview and get that job. There are far fewer lists about what the company should do while interviewing. Because of that, here are some things to remember not to do if you plan on interviewing a prospective hire any time soon.

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Spex Hires New Head of Sales and Business Development

Spex recently announced that insurance claims industry veteran Jay Contreras joined the company in the role of vice president of sales and business development.

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What’s Involved in a Mold Inspection?

Mold is the last thing you want to deal with in your home. Not only does it spread quickly, potentially damaging the structure of your home, it can also cause serious health problems to you or your family members. If you know, or even suspect, you have mold, it’s crucial that you take care of it quickly.

Here’s what to expect in a mold inspection.

Why Should You Have a Mold Inspection?

There are several reasons to have a mold inspection performed in your home. Any one of these situations would be enough cause for an inspection:

• You frequently have allergy-type symptoms in one room of your house. Or you have allergy-type symptoms in your home that go away when you’re somewhere else.
• You’ve had a water leak or flooding somewhere in your home.
• You smell mold, but don’t see any.
• You’re about to make a real estate transaction.

If you see visible mold, you can typically proceed to the mold remediation process without having an actual inspection. However, if you’re unsure that what you’re seeing is mold, an inspection is wise.

Visual Inspection

A professional inspector will first conduct a visual inspection to determine if you are dealing with mold or mildew. Both begin in moist areas, but mildew is a surface fungi that is not toxic or poisonous. Mold, on the other hand, spreads from the surface and grows in and around the material. Mildew can be wiped away, while mold must be handled more carefully — and most often, by a professional.

The inspector will also go through your home to look for any other problem conditions, such as moist areas of the home. Special instruments, like moisture meters, may help in this process.

Inspection of Air Samples

If conditions in your home indicate a potential for mold (a visual inspection finds mold, you have musty odors, you’ve had water damage, or your home has experienced water intrusion), an air sample can be taken. Because not all mold spores are easily visible, an air sample will give you a good idea of the types of mold you have in your home. It can also help you know how severe your mold problem is.

An air sample is taken with a pump that forces air through a collection device. The device catches mold spores, which are then sent to a lab. In the lab, technicians can determine the types and amount of mold spores you’re dealing with.

Professional inspectors use a variety of devices, including impaction samplers, cassette samplers, and airborne-particle collectors.

Inspection of Surface Samples

Sometimes, surface samples are performed. These can show you exactly what you’re dealing with. In addition, sometimes spores haven’t yet become airborne, and a surface sample will show that. However, surface samples don’t take into account the mold spores that may be in the air.

The three most common surface sample methods are bulk samples, swab samples, and tape samples. In bulk samples, a piece of the area is actually physically removed and sent for testing. In swab samples, a technician will rub a cotton swab across the area and send it for testing. In tape samples, a clear piece of tape is used to pick up and remove any mold that’s on the surface. It will then be sent for testing.

Remediation

If your lab results indicate you have a mold problem, you will need to begin the mold remediation process, which includes locating the source of the mold, documenting the area for insurance purposes, eliminating the mold with scientific methods (this should only be done by professionals with the proper training and equipment), and removing the moisture from the area to prevent a return of the mold.

Once remediation is complete, another sample will need to be taken to determine if all the mold was removed from your home.

Mold can be scary, but the right professionals can take care of it and put your mind back at ease. The best move you can make is to take swift action at the first sign of mold in your home. The sooner you act, the easier it will be to eliminate mold from your home

Deborah Lamberton is the general manager for New Life Restoration, a 24/7 disaster cleanup company that offers fire and smoke, water and storm damage, mold remediation and more.

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Eastman Chemical Reports 2nd-Quarter Profit

Eastman Chemical Co. has reported second-quarter earnings of US$420 million, or $2.00 per share, up from $376 million, or $1.71 per share, one year ago. For the quarter, Eastman Chemical posted... Read more

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Veritiv Appoints David Flitman to Board

Veritiv Corp. has appointed David Flitman to the company’s board of directors. Flitman has also been named to the audit and finance committee of Vertiv’s board. He currently... Read more

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Essendant Appoints Group President

Essendant has appointed Chris Kempa group president of its industrial group and president of its partner brand ORS Nasco. Kempa joined Essendant in 2015 from W.W. Grainger, Inc., where he served... Read more

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OSHA Updates Online Whistleblower Complaint Form

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an updated version of its online whistleblower complaint form. The revised form includes a... Read more

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Weekly Product Showcase July 28, 2017

Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members. Featured Product of the Month* Whittaker Co.’s newest innovation gives you the power of the Smart... Read more

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Coach's Corner: Building Your Team | Synergy & People

Dan and Art are starting a brand new series of 3 to 4 minute videos specifically on building your team and creating synergy within your company. 

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Ask Annissa: How to NOT Get Sued!

Have you ever been accused of throwing out someone's non-salvageable items without their permission?

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Aramark Secures Contract With LSU

Aramark has been awarded a concessions contract with Louisiana State University (LSU). The deal calls for Aramark to provide food and beverage services to all athletic facilities at LSU’s... Read more

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Brandie Dickerson promoted to Executive Vice President at Tri-Town Construction

Tri-Town Construction recently promoted Brandie Packard Dickerson to its new position of executive vice president, reporting directly to owner Marc Devisse.

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Office Depot Names Janet Schijns Senior VP

Office Depot, Inc. has appointed Janet Schijns senior vice president of the company’s copy, print, and tech services division. Schijns joins Office Depot from Verizon where she... Read more

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Johnson Controls Appoints Michael Bartschat VP

Johnson Controls, Inc. has appointed Michael Bartschat vice president of the Johnson Controls Operating System (JCOS). In addition to his new position, Bartschat will continue in his current... Read more

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Source Found in Latest Chipotle Norovirus Outbreak

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has traced the source of a recent norovirus outbreak at its Sterling, VA, restaurant to a sick employee. Earlier this month, dozens of customers reported symptoms of... Read more

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Grainger Adds to Board

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has appointed Beatriz "Bea" R. Perez to the company’s board of directors. Perez currently serves as senior vice president and chief public affairs, communications,... Read more

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Two Weeks Remain to Register for IICRC's Technical Conference

There are only two weeks left to register for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s (IICRC) technical conference, held Aug. 9-11 at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont.

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Nexstep Honors Modern Sales Rep

Nexstep Commercial Products has named Nancy Pailes of Modern Sales its top performer for the first half of 2017. Pailes was recognized for acquiring three new accounts in the first six months... Read more

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3M Reports 2nd-Quarter Earnings Growth

3M has reported fiscal-second-quarter earnings of US$1.58 billion, or $2.58 per share, up from $1.29 billion, or $2.08 per share, one year earlier. The company’s total revenue rose 1.9... Read more

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Mitie Receives Workplace Safety Award

Mitie Group Plc received the President’s Award at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) 2017 Occupational Health and Safety Awards. The United Kingdom-based safety... Read more

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ISSA Announces 2018 Board Election Results

The elections for open positions on the 2018 ISSA Board of Directors closed July 20. The following individuals were elected to the new board, which will be led by incoming ISSA President Ted Stark... Read more

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Last Chance to Nominate America's Best Restroom

The deadline to submit entries for the 16th annual America's Best Restroom Award, sponsored by Cintas Corp., is July 28. Established by Cintas in 2002, the award program honors businesses that... Read more

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Ecolab Names Christopher Smith VP of Textile Care

Ecolab, Inc. has appointed Christopher Smith vice president and general manager of the company’s textile care division in North America and Latin America. Smith joined Ecolab in 2003 and has... Read more

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TEAM Software Partners With Watermark Risk Management

TEAM Software, Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Watermark Risk Management International, LLC. The deal calls for Watermark to serve as the preferred provider of... Read more

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7 Major Advantages of IICRC Certification

IICRC certification makes a big difference in who those customers contact when they need help. I know because my certification works for both my business and my clients every day.

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Newell Brands Finalizes Sale of Winter Sports Business

Newell Brands, Inc., parent company of Rubbermaid Commercial Products, has completed the divestment of its winter sports division to private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. The US$240 million... Read more

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The Experience Convention Announces Two Additions

The Experience Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas recently announced that Lisa Wagner & Mark Kennedy have joined their team, teaching and hands-on training at the 2017 show.

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Cintas Boosts 4th-Quarter Revenues

Cintas Corp. has reported fiscal-fourth-quarter revenue of US$1.53 billion, a 23 percent year-over-year increase. Sales in Cintas' uniform rental and facility services division, the... Read more

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Kimberly-Clark Launches 2018 Golden Service Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards. Founded in 1991, the bi-annual awards program honors the top contract and in-house cleaning... Read more

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Spartan Manager Honored by NASSCO

NASSCO, Inc. has named Spartan Chemical Co. Regional Manager Tom Parris its Vendor Representative of the Year. Parris was recognized for his customer service, product knowledge, and reliability.... Read more

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Brain Corp Secures Additional Round of Funding

Brain Corp. recently announced it has received US$114 million in Series C funding. The funding round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund. Qualcomm Ventures, one of Brain Corp.’s initial... Read more

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Weekly Product Showcase July 21, 2017

Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members. Free From Phosphates High Acid Cleaner FP Phosphate Free is a new phosphate-free, low-foam acid cleaner from... Read more

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Bunzl Buys Four Firms

Bunzl Plc, parent company of Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies, has expanded its global footprint through recent acquisitions of companies in France and England. Bunzl has acquired three... Read more

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SC Johnson Donates $6.5 Million for Racine County Park

SC Johnson, parent company of SC Johnson Professional, recently donated US$6.5 million to Racine County, WI. The county will use the funds to construct a new aquatic center. The new water park,... Read more

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Grand Rapids Building Services Receives Contract Extension

Grand Rapids Building Services (GRBS) has extended its contract with the Portage Public School District in Portage, MI, until 2019. The US$1.8 million contract calls for GRBS to provide janitorial... Read more

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Ask Annissa: Handling Policy Limits

There are ways to possibly get more things covered.

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What are VOCs?

We’ve all heard about volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Restoration and remediation professionals use or encounter them in scores of different products every day. These include cleaning solutions, adhesives, aerosols, paints, fabrics, carpets, and building materials.

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Cyclospora Outbreak Reported in Texas

A cyclospora outbreak has sickened at least 68 people in Texas, according to a health advisory issued by the Texas State Department of Health Services. Cyclospora is a parasite that infects the... Read more

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Study: Better Cleaning Leads to Less C. Diff Infections

After increasing steadily from 2000 to 2011, the rate of C. diff infections in health care facilities has decreased. Analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Infection CDC) found that C.... Read more

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Grainger Increases 2nd-Quarter Sales 2%

W.W. Grainger, Inc. has reported second-quarter sales of US$2.6 billion, an increase of 2 percent year-over-year. Grainger’s U.S. sales, which account for the majority of the company's total... Read more

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