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.
Don’t Let Restrooms Run on Empty
12/12/2019
By April Bertram
Former Senior Business Development Director, GOJO Industries
Imagine if drivers didn’t know their cars needed gas until their tanks were empty. Vehicles would litter roadsides. Emergency gas delivery services would be everywhere. Drivers would stop at gas stations constantly to fill up, just in case.
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What Do Sanitarians Look for During a Health Inspection?
10/29/2019
By Suzanne Krippel
Program Manager for the Food Protection Unit at the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Two of the most critical aspects of food protection are frequent, thorough handwashing and clean and sanitary surfaces. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified proper handwashing and clean and sanitary surfaces as two of the five most important risk factors related to food protection. And, oftentimes, the vast majority of foodborne illness investigations that are conducted could have been prevented by proper handwashing. So, as a sanitarian, what do I look for once I walk into a facility?
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The Top Reasons Your Surface Sanitizing Falls Short
10/28/2019
By Chip Manuel, Ph.D.
Food Safety Science Advisor, GOJO Industries
Although the "bucket and rag” method may be the industry standard for cleaning surfaces in restaurants, if not performed properly, these techniques can be ineffective at best. Cleaning and sanitizing with reusable towels requires constant monitoring of the sanitizing solution, the surfaces being cleaned, and the towels themselves. Proper storage, laundering and disposal of towels also contribute to the success of a cleaning program – and if any of these variables fall behind, cross-contamination is a very real possibility.
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Let’s Celebrate with Clean Hands!
10/15/2019
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on October 15, an annual reminder of the importance of handwashing and hand sanitizing. At GOJO, we know one of the most important measures to prevent illness and infection is through effective hand hygiene. In honor of Global Handwashing Day, we’ve partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation and Staples to collaboratively improve the health of our communities, through improved hand hygiene education.
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Food Safety Training and Education Lead to Food Safety Culture
9/16/2019
By Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP
President/CEO of Savvy Food Safety, Inc.
Food safety culture, food safety education, food safety training – all phrases that we hear daily in the foodservice industry. While they sound similar, they are not synonymous. In my opinion as a food safety expert, there’s a huge difference between food safety education and food safety training. Food safety education is an ongoing effort to teach foodservice professionals about more than just the “basics.” It’s helping them understand why food safety is so important, the proper protocols to follow, how to prevent contamination, cross-contact, etc. – on an ongoing basis.
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Reformulation of GOJO® MULTI GREEN® ECO Hand Cleaner: Sustainability in Action
8/6/2019
By Dylan Beach
Sustainability Senior Manager, GOJO Industries
Challenging ourselves to set the bar for our industry is part of what we do at GOJO. The GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Lives Better Through Well-Being Solutions, inspires us to continuously innovate and find new ways to enhance the lives of those we touch. We are proud to innovate in ways that have a positive impact, from a social, environmental, and economic sustainability point of view.
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Have a Healthy Summer Travel Season
7/19/2019
By Debbie Plate, DO
Board certified family physician, Cleveland Clinic Akron General
We’re at the height of summer, so you may be scrambling to pull together that last vacation before school starts back into session. No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing, a perfect vacation can be turned upside down if you’re not prepared. Getting ready for a vacation can be time-consuming, between packing and organizing an itinerary. It can be easy to neglect the most important thing, your health. When preparing for your next vacation, here are a few things to keep in mind to achieve a healthy travel season this summer.
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GOJO Celebrates Sustainability Wins
7/16/2019
By Dylan Beach
Sustainability Senior Manager, GOJO Industries
The GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Lives Better Through Well-Being Solutions, inspires us to continuously innovate and find new ways to enhance the lives of those we touch. We recognize our role in creating a healthy future and put great effort into understanding and proactively managing the social, environmental and economic impacts of our business.
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Measles Awareness: Help Stop Transmission
6/18/2019
By Rachel Leslie
Clinical Science Manager, GOJO Industries
While Measles was declared eliminated in 2000, the United States is now experiencing the highest number of measles cases since 1994.
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Reducing our Chemical Footprint Also Advances the GOJO Purpose
4/22/2019
By Dylan Beach
Sustainability Senior Manager, GOJO Industries
During the 1940s in Akron, Ohio, many factories were converted from making rubber tires to making goods for the war effort. During this time, GOJO co-founder Goldie Lippman worked in a rubber factory that made rubber life rafts for the Allied troops.
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