We serve as a trusted resource for the latest news and helpful information related to skin health and surface hygiene advancements. GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and other professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Lives Better Through Well-Being Solutions.
#WashYourHands: It Could Help Save Lives
5/5/2020
By Marla Dalton, CAE, PE, IOM
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
If everyone routinely and thoroughly washed their hands, an estimated one million deaths each year could be prevented around the world. At a time when scientists and public health authorities across the globe are working to develop new diagnostic tests, vaccines, and treatments to control the current pandemic, it is particularly important today, on World Hand Hygiene Day, to remember that the simple act of proper handwashing can help save lives.
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Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Formulation Matters for Safety and Efficacy
5/1/2020
By David R. Macinga, Ph.D.
Product Development & Regulatory Affairs Vice President, GOJO Industries
During a public health emergency like this, when hand hygiene is a primary tool in keeping the public healthy, our first priority is getting safe and effective hand hygiene products to those who need them most. This includes hand sanitizer.
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4 Tips to Inspire Your Spring-Cleaning
4/28/2020
By Kristen Green
Clinical Scientist, GOJO Industries
Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and lawn mowers are being tuned up for another busy season. You may also be working on your spring-cleaning list, as many Americans are spending time at home social distancing, home-schooling, or remote working during this unprecedented pandemic. This year you may be approaching these tasks with a different attitude for a thorough deep clean – targeting germs that live on surfaces in your home. Follow our four suggestions for the most effective and efficient spring cleaning.
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Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
4/22/2020
By Dylan Beach
Sustainability Senior Manager, GOJO Industries
Every year, Earth Day serves as a reminder to support environmental protection and appreciate the world around us. The first Earth Day was in April of 1970, a time when environmental activism and civil rights led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and the Clean Water Act (1972). As we approach the 50th anniversary of celebrating the nation’s first Earth Day, we are again battling two existential crises – one we’re familiar with, climate change, and a new one we are still grappling to understand, a global pandemic.
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Healthy Hand Habits for Everyday Life at Home
4/14/2020
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
While we continue to spend more time at home during this unprecedented pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to pay attention to the key moments throughout your day that you and your loved ones should be washing or sanitizing your hands. Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to kill germs that may cause illness.
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GOJO Cares for Team Members, the Community, and the World During This Unprecedented Pandemic
4/8/2020
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
GOJO is a third-generation Family Enterprise in Ohio with 2,500 team members who are doing everything they can to support public health during this unprecedented pandemic – all while also trying to care for their own families and communities and participate in flattening the curve. Since early January, GOJO has been working around the clock, manufacturing and shipping millions and millions of PURELL® products – which enable billions of handwashing, hand sanitizing, and surface disinfecting moments.
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Wooster Solar Project: Reflections One Year Later
2/20/2020
By Tom Marting
Former Facilities, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Director, GOJO Industries
It’s been a year since we flipped the switch and started generating solar power for the fulfillment operations at GOJO Wooster Campus. By the end of 2019, we generated more than 725 megawatt-hours and surpassed our 2020 renewable energy goal a year early.
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Update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China
1/24/2020
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that they are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in hundreds of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan, with additional cases being identified in a growing number of countries internationally. The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020.
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A New Era of Smarter Food Safety: An Expert Opinion
1/7/2020
By Chip Manuel, Ph.D.
Food Safety Science Advisor, GOJO Industries
I was recently able to participate in the FDA’s public meeting with food industry thought leaders on how to usher in a new era of smarter food safety. As the FDA plans a strategic blueprint outlining steps to protect public health and improve the global food supply chain, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on the meeting. As someone who was able to observe this monumental event, I believe it is crucial that those unable to attend could still understand what was discussed – and hopefully feel inspired to change the way they approach food safety in 2020.
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What to Expect While We're Inspecting
12/19/2019
By Suzanne Krippel
Program Manager for the Food Protection Unit at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
As a 25-year veteran of public health, I have experienced several iterations of the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code. Based on the FDA Model Food Code, state regulations change due to newly-discovered scientific evidence and are influenced by the input of industry, regulators, and academia.
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