Cleaning Industry news

• Lawyer Details Rights For Working During a Heatwave as temps reach 33C

  12-08-2024 15:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  What are the legal guidelines for working during a heatwave?
  Unfortunately, there are no specific laws that allow workers to stop working if it becomes too hot. However, James Muller, Principal Associate in Weightmans’ Health & Safety Team, emphasises that under UK employment law, every employer has a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment and protect the health and welfare of their employees.
  “If an employer fails to meet this responsibility, they would face enforceme
  
  Read more

• Sodexo secures two-year extension with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

  12-08-2024 13:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has chosen to retain Sodexo for its soft FM services for a further two years. 
  The extension strengthens Sodexo’s partnership with the UK’s largest fire service. Over 370 colleagues provide a range of soft FM services including food and hospitality, cleaning, waste management, caretaking, security services and grounds maintenance.   
  The estate covers the length and breadth of Scotland with 385 sites including the SFRS headquarte
  
  Read more

• Principle’s vertical division wins RoSPA award

  12-08-2024 10:58 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Principle Cleaning Services’ Vertical division, has won a RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence.
  The company’s window cleaning team was recognised with a Bronze Award in the Industry category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its clients and staff get home safely at the end of each working day.
  The RoSPA Awards are in their 68th year as the UK’s largest and most impactful health and safety programme. With almost 2,000 entries annually
  
  Read more

• The new food hygiene rules

  12-08-2024 01:00
  Anna Garbagna on how new Italian food hygiene laws directly impact on the cleaning sector.Regulated by both national and European provisions, MOCAs (the Italian acronym for Materials and Objects in Contact with Food) are based on Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004. Where no specific EU laws exist, member states can establish national measures. Since this involves consumers’ health, it is of particular interest and attention, especially because today it also affects fundamental accessories for c
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

Follow @CleaningIndusUK on Twitter!