Cleaning Industry news

• OCS pledges support to help more young people into work

  04-08-2026 14:13 via chtmag.com
  
  OCS has committed to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Youth Guarantee, pledging support for young people through work experience placements, Sector-Based Work Academies, the Youth Jobs Grant and the Jobs Guarantee.
  In 2025, OCS hired 3,500 colleagues aged 18 to 24, accounting for one in five of its total UK hires. Of those, 582 identified as NEET (not in education, employment or training) before joining the company. OCS is committing to build on this track record as the Youth Gu
  
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• British Safety Council shines a light on hidden hazards in the workplace

  04-08-2026 13:48 via chtmag.com
  
  British Safety Council has launched Hidden Hazards, a new UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of the invisible risks that affect millions of workers, and encourage more concerted action by employers, the Government and others to prevent harm before it occurs.
  While visible workplace hazards are widely recognised, many of the biggest workplace killers remain out of sight and out of mind. Exposure to hazardous substances, excessive noise, poor air quality, work-related stress, fatigue, and other l
  
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• ECHA 2026 finalists revealed

  04-08-2026 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The finalists for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2026 have been announced, shining a spotlight on the organisations, teams and individuals setting the standard for excellence across Europe's professional cleaning and hygiene sector.
  
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