Day: June 30, 2016

Hospitals Move to Microfiber Flat Mops to Improve Ergonomics

Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections While Improving Efficiency
Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections While Improving Efficiency

Keeping healthcare facilities clean and free of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) is a full-time and laborious job that involves mopping and wiping down all surfaces. This type of work takes a toll on the body and can cause injury. American Laundry News explains that one way to reduce strain is by switching to microfiber flat mops. By using hospital ergonomic equipment including lighter mops and hospital cart movers, employees and patients have a healthier, safer work environment.

Equipment changes that improve ergonomics

American Laundry News emphasizes the ergonomic benefits of switching to microfiber flat mops as they’re lighter, can be operated with less strain on the back and result reduced cleaning frequency which helps avoid repetitive motion injuries in workers. However, cleaning with microfiber mops is just one way to improve the safety and functionality of healthcare facilities.

Keeping a hospital clean, organized and running smoothly requires easy access to necessary supplies and an effortless way to transport them. Using hospital ergonomic equipment such as cart movers enables workers to transport supplies swiftly and without strain on their body as the powered cart supplies the strength.

Investing in hospital ergonomic equipment

Just as American Laundry News explains that not all microfiber mop systems are equal, not all ergonomic equipment is equal either. An experienced, professional supplier of hospital equipment can provide high-quality, efficient cart movers to help maneuver carts weighing up to 1,000 pounds without straining the employees operating them. Workers avoid overexertion and the cart movers aid in freeing up valuable space in hallways and rooms.

Cart movers from DJ Products can improve the safety and efficiency of healthcare facilities. Contact us today to find out more about our solutions for hospitals.

Feds Work to Shut Out Contractors as Punishment

Feds Work to Shut Out Contractors as Punishment
Feds Work to Shut Out Contractors as Punishment

In July 2014, the Fair Play and Safe Workplaces executive order was enacted in an attempt to punish federal contractors who have a history of labor abuses. As Congress addresses funding for the Department of Defense, the order is causing members to take sides regarding its enforcement.

Is the “Fair Play” Order Necessary?

The order covers a wide spectrum of labor abuses, but the primary issue is wage theft, which occurs when employers don’t pay employees the full amount they are owed. In the absence of general anti-wage theft laws, the White House has used the policy to withhold federal agency contracts from offending companies.

This past May, the funding bill came before Congress, and it included a provision to make DoD contract equipment and other contracted services exempt from the President’s order. Rep. John Kline of Minnesota, author of the provision, argued that the order is redundant based on the effectiveness of current safeguards.

A House Divided

Rep. Keith Ellison, also of Minnesota, objected to the provision, citing evidence from a Senate labor report showing that $81 billion in contracts had been awarded to 49 companies with significant wage and safety violations on record. However, Ellison’s amendment to remove the provision was dismissed.

The House ultimately approved the funding bill, which is now before the Senate, but it still faces an uncertain future. The White House has suggested that President Obama will veto the entire bill unless major changes are made.

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