Custodial
Worker Health
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Traditional
cleaners can cause adverse health effects on custodians.4
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According
to data from the state of Washington, 6 out of every 100
custodians have lost work time injuries every year. And, 88%
of custodial injuries involve skin irritation or burns; eye
irritation or burns; or chemical inhalation. (see graph)
Financial health is
impacted too!
Performance
cleaning utilizes products
that minimize health risks.
- Green
Seal certified cleaning
chemicals have been formulated
and tested to have a lesser
impact on human health
than traditional cleaners.
- Green
Seal Standard GS-37
has product specific health and
environmental requirements that
product must meet to be considered
safer than traditional cleaners for
workers and the environment.
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