The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a variety of workplace standards including sanitation of laundry services. You need to make sure that you are following their guidelines, particularly if your facility has laundry that could be considered contaminated. Contaminated laundry is defined by OSHA as any fabric material, including uniforms and linens, that…
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More Ways to Make Long Term Care Laundry More Efficient
In our previous post, we talked about laundry services and how to increase efficiency and value. Last time we focused on washing, however choosing the right dryer is just as important as choosing the right washing machine. For more than 40 years T & L Laundry Equipment has been providing facility managers, commercial laundry and…
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Making Long Term Care Laundry More Efficient
Choosing a long-term care facility for your loved one is no easy task. There are many things to take into consideration for those families who find themselves looking to place their family member in a care facility. Many facilities have chosen to add valuable services and amenities to their offerings in order to entice residents.…
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Why Faded and Stained Turnout Gear Is Not Safe
Firefighters have an extremely dangerous job. They are faced with burning structures that need to be extinguished. In some of the most dangerous cases, firefighters must run into burning buildings to save people who have been trapped by flames. During their time fighting fires, they become extremely dirty with smoke, soot, drywall and other debris that…
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