Organizations weigh-in on need for disinfectants and electrostatic spraying April 12, 2021
™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, released clarification emphasizing the critical importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and other pathogens.
The CDC’s latest guidance noted that “cleaning with products containing soap or detergent reduces germs on surfaces by removing contaminants and may also weaken or damage some of the virus particles, which decreases risk of infection from surfaces.” However, ISSA and GBAC recommend the use of products approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and included on the EPA’s List N as it ensures cleaning professionals are applying expert-reviewed formulations that have been approved for use against SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, cleaning for health is most effective at mitigating the spread of illnesses when it is a multi-step approach that involves first cleaning surfaces to remove or reduce
“As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations,” officials said in the release. “The program verifies that the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.”
In a statement, GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger said, “GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments. By taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.”
Fort Wayne International Airport says it has received accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council which recognizes businesses and other establishments for implementing strict cleaning proto
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The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, recently announced that its established partnership and working group with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has led to