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Green Scene (continued from page 19) Innovations Staff Contacts IEHA’s Association Office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Mon-Fri. Call toll free: (800) 200-6342 or (614) 895-7166, or fax: (614) 895-1248. Or, write: IEHA, 1001 Eastwind Drive, Suite 301, Westerville, Ohio 43081-3361; or e-mail: excel@ieha.org. Visit us on the Web at www.ieha.org. We have changed to an automatic voicemail system. Dial the appropriate extension listed below for the department you wish to reach. If you are unable to reach the appropriate person, please leave a detailed message; we will return your call as soon as possible. ACCOUNTING: Tax and group exemption information • ask for Beth Risinger, ext. 104. Accounts payable and receivable • ask for Jody Thomas, ext. 101, or e-mail her at jthomas@ieha.org. CONVENTIONS: Seminars, exhibit and registration information • ask for Beth Risinger, ext. 104, or e-mail her at brisinger@ieha.org. EDUCATION: General education information, exam results, self-study courses and information, status of CEH/REH applications, evaluation of transcripts, scholarships • ask for Sarah Larsen, ext. 103, or e-mail her at slarsen@ieha.org. CHAPTER/DISTRICT INFO AND ACTIVITY, REBATES AND MINUTES • ask for Beth Risinger, ext. 104, or e-mail her at brisinger@ ieha.org. EHT MAGAZINE: PUBLISHER • ask for Beth Risinger, ext. 104, or e-mail her at brisinger@ieha.org. EDITORIAL • ask for Laura DiGiulio, ext. 102, or e-mail her at ldigiulio@ieha.org. ADVERTISING • ask for Laura DiGiulio, ext. 102, or e-mail her at ldigiulio@ieha.org. SUBSCRIPTIONS • ask for Sarah Larsen, ext. 103, or e-mail her at slarsen@ieha.org. MEMBERSHIP: New membership, member benefits, renewals, applications, prospect packets, dues received • ask for Tremaine Chubb, ext. 108, or e-mail him at tremaine@ ieha.org. POLICY: Administration, By-Laws, P&P questions • ask for Beth Risinger, CEO/Executive Director, ext. 104, or e-mail her at brisinger@ ieha.org. PUBLICATIONS/RESOURCES: PLACE ORDERS • ask for Jody Thomas, ext. 101, or e-mail her at jthomas@ieha.org. CHECK ORDERS • ask for Jody Thomas, ext. 101, or e-mail her at jthomas@ieha.org. INTERNATIONAL HOUSEKEEPERS WEEK information, specialty items • ask for Jody Thomas, ext. 101, or e-mail her at jthomas@ ieha.org. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Ask for Laura DiGiulio, ext. 102 or for Beth Risinger, ext. 104. Winners across the board introduced innovative products, such as Greener cleaning chemicals and janitorial equipment, that helped them reduce, or eliminate, chemicals all together. They also expanded their use of color-coded microfiber products. Strategies to eliminate floor stripping were introduced, drastically limiting one of the most hazardous cleaning procedures. Paper products that demonstrate higher quality and reduce consumption are now used, and packaging has been reduced. These examples of building an actual process in your program, where all elements of your executive housekeeping duties can be analyzed and altered, help reduce environmental impact by using innovative products, equipment, and procedures. and shown on public television. Some began addressing their contractors, requiring them to convert to Green cleaning. Measurement Training We all know that without proper training, any housekeeping efforts will suffer and not be successful. This year’s winners used documented training sessions, structured programming, listened to input from cleaning personnel and building occupants, provided multi-lingual training, and utilized even more strategies to improve their programs. Their commitment to training is quite evident, and will be a foundation to their everimproving Green cleaning efforts. Communications I have said quite often, that what gets measured gets done. This is especially true, and especially challenging, in Green cleaning. As executive housekeepers, we are faced with the hurdle of finding objective measurements to gauge our effectiveness. While we undoubtedly will be seeking standardized objective cleaning industry metrics, the winning schools and universities are leading the way, using tools such as custodial management software, PDAs to assure quality, ATP meters, cleaning standard certifications, and more to make their measurement procedures more effective. I know that all of you as executive housekeepers can appreciate the innovation and initiative demonstrated by the Green cleaning programs of these schools and universities. I also hope that you all will learn lessons from their contributions, try them yourselves, and think of your own ideas as well. While we are taking great strides in really making a difference, it is good to see our learning institutions showing the way as to how we can make the world an even better, healthier place through a dedication to Green cleaning. u A 26+-year veteran of the cleaning industry, Stephen P. Ashkin is a tireless advocate for environmentallypreferable cleaning. Often referred to as the “father of Green cleaning,” Ashkin has played a pivotal role in setting industry standards, promoting environmentally-preferable products, and advocating socially-responsible practices. For more information, visit www.ashkingroup.com. Winners reached out to students, teachers, staff, and also their entire communities. All occupants of the buildings were taught through effective communication efforts on how the decisions they make has an impact on the way the rooms and buildings are cleaned, and therefore, on the health of occupants and the environmental impact of the school as a whole. 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Executive Housekeeping Today - February 2009 Contents Executive Corner Putting a Stop to Restroom Complaints Clean Soap Dispensers are Good for Business Frugal Housekeeper Executive Profile Spartan Scholarship Award Winner USGBC Tip The Green Scene 2008 IEHA Audit Report The Un-Comfort Zone with Robert Wilson 2009 Salary Survey Inside the Industry Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members Advertisers’ Index Calendar of Events Inside IEHA What IEHA Has Done For Me

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