Finding RC Results cess cleaning and time and motion analysis to reduce worker stress and save time. ■ Measure and document results — using Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™ (ICM) tools — and manage for continu-ous improvement. This process is made possible by recent technological advances not readily available just a decade ago but that are supported with scientific and credible research. These tools and processes will be ex-plored in future article installments. Advances in “process cleaning for health” make the cleaning task more effective, more efficient and less stressful to workers. The physical processes of RC will be re-vealed in future installments as well. Modern, affordable measurement devic-es make it possible to measure the degree to which surfaces are actually clean, beyond what can be seen, including the presence or absence of bio-contaminants. There is more information on this concept also coming soon. Combining these three features into a single process provides the following results. By using only water, where possible, harmful and sometimes hazardous chemi-cal contaminants are not left on surfaces and do not pollute the indoor air or the waste stream outdoors. Due to the sanitizing effect of the tools and processes, mold, bacteria and viruses are deactivated and/or removed from surfaces, along with particles and dirt, thereby inhibit-ing the transmission of disease. By measuring microscopically the dust, dirt and microbiological agents on surfaces, one can clean to standards of health as well as appearance and build that into a continu-ous improvement process. necessarily or to excess — can be toxic while mold, bacteria and viruses are a major cause of illness and infectious dis-eases. Cleaning indoor environments using tra-ditional methods can be hazardous, as evidenced by high workers’ compensation claims, often because of improperly stor-ing, mixing and applying chemical cleaning agents. Finally, traditional cleaning products and processes (even “green” ones) often result in waste streams, including chemical, pack-aging and container waste, that add signifi-cantly to outdoor environmental burdens and cleanup costs. With Renewable Cleaning, these negative impacts are eliminated or significantly re-duced and are easier to manage. So the benefits to health, safety and the environment are substantial. Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series that will explore and explain the concept of Re-newable Cleaning. CM Other Implications Consider the following implications for health and the environment. Indoor environmental pollution is a signifi-cant concern for occupant health, comfort and productivity. Traditional cleaning agents — used un-TM THE BULB EATER® A LAMP’S WORST NIGHTMARE Visit us at: GreenBuild #1355 Lamps, Ballasts, Batteries, Electronics Mail-back Lamp Recycling Just Got Easier Safe – Specially treated box eliminates liners. Faster and safer to load Easy – Bagless box allows for a quick and hassle-free setup Storage – Save space. When it’s full, ship it: it’s pre-paid Sustainable – Automatically receive replacement containers Comprehensive – Recycling reports and certifcates available online Nationwide Recycling Pickups Lamps, Ballasts Batteries, Electronics Safe, Fast, and Efcient Lamp Disposal Savings – Pre-crushing lamps can cut recycling costs by 50% Storage – Hold up to 1,350 4’ lamps in a single 55 gallon drum Safety – EPA & OSHA Compliant Speed – Crush a 4’ lamp in less than 1 second CFL Premium Crushing Model also available www. BulbCrushing .com | 1.800.909.9709 Join over 8,000 satisfed Bulb Eater owners worldwide: Scan for VaporShield Info Start your program in 3 easy steps: www. RespondGreen .com | 1.888.640.6700 Scan for Video Demonstration FREE INFO: Reader Service 217 or CMMOnline.com/freeinfo www.cmmonline.com 33
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