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March 3, 2011
Train Until Crisis Response is Second Nature (Part 2 of 2)

“What planning and training must a laundry manager or textile rental operator coordinate to prepare his/her employees to react safely and swiftly during a crisis in the facility, such as a fire or other life-threatening event?”

Hotel/Motel/Resort Laundry: Phil Jones, Sheraton Vistana Resort, Orlando, Fla.

July 22, 2009
When Service Is Disrupted, Is Someone There to Throw You a Lifeline? (1 of 3)

“A laundry service is at a standstill — a key piece of processing equipment is out of commission, or a natural disaster has left the immediate area without power. What sort of contingency plan should a manager have in place to make certain his customers continue to receive clean goods in a timely manner?”

Consulting: Tom Mara, Victor Kramer Co., Oceanport, N.J.

February 27, 2009
Engineers Offer Business Resumption Safety Tips

DES PLAINES, Ill. — Hurricane. Tornado. Fire. Flash flood.

Should your laundry encounter any of these emergency scenarios, your first instinct may be to get things back up and running as soon as possible. But the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) warns that reopening hastily can expose you and your workers to potential dangers.

October 31, 2008
Tracking, Control Are Keys to Merchandise Control (Part 2 of 2)

“Our facility’s linen and uniform losses are becoming a real issue, and I need to develop a strategy to improve security. Where do you suggest I begin? Item tracking, surveillance, keep it all under lock and key? How far should I go?”

Technical Support: Jim Mitchell, Ecolab, Eagan, Minn.

Although you’ll probably never solve all of your linen loss issues, awareness will go a long way in reducing losses.

October 30, 2007
NFPA Report: Hotel/Motel Fires Declining

QUINCY, Mass. — The number of fires that were reported in U.S. hotels and motels declined in 2002 for a third straight year, according to statistics published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

2002 is the most recent year for which data was reported in Selections from U.S. Fires in Selected Occupancies: Hotels and Motels, prepared by Marty Ahrens of the NFPA’s Fire Analysis and Research Division.

February 22, 2007
Disaster Preparedness Isn't a One-Size-Fits-All Proposition

RICHMOND, Ky. — The thought of dealing with a hurricane, earthquake or terrorist attack can be intimidating, especially where larger organizations are concerned. But these scenarios, however troubling they may be, demand careful and serious consideration, and a well-balanced, detailed disaster preparedness plan will help any institutional laundry weather such an event.