What is a Power Learning Panel?
Since the term "flashcard" is associated with how children learn, we will be calling our study tool a Power Learning Panel (PLP) to enable adult learning through text, audio, video, and interactive elements (such as downloads and links). PLPs help [...]
Measuring Dust on Surfaces: A Simple Reproducible Method
By Robert. W. Powitz, Forensic Sanitarian In my practice as a forensic sanitarian, measuring surface dust with a simple technique helps assess the need for better cleaning. We press a short piece of cellophane tape to the surface and [...]
1,2,3 – Problem Solved
Physicist Richard Feynman used a simple method for solving problems per scientist Murray Gell-Mann: 1. Write down the problem. 2. Think very hard. 3. Write down the answer. In the cleaning context, the problem is unhealthy living, learning and working [...]
Why Clean?
"Informing others about how something can be done does not ensure they will be persuaded to do it. In fact, we are convinced that one of the most common mistakes [instructors] make in the implementation of improvement initiatives is to [...]
What is Learning?
"Learning is the process leading to a relatively permanent change in behavior; it is marked by an increase in knowledge, skills, or understanding." (Source: Brainscape Certified Class, The Brain) [Italics ours] The goal of the Indoor Health Council's Learning [...]
The Burden of Musculoskeletal Injuries
According to the 2018 study, Occupational Injury Among Janitors—Injury Incidence, Severity, and Associated Risk Factors: Injury and work-related pain is an ongoing problem for janitors and cleaning professionals, as earlier noted by Woods and Buckle in 2000, [...]
Better Cleaning Through “Contextual Excellence”
Better cleaning and disinfection comes under the heading of “contextual excellence” (a term used by Dr. Bill Bellows of The Deming Institute). Dr. Deming said: “Suppose you tell me that my job is to wash this table. You show [...]
Using the X-Factor to Learn and Succeed
According to Learn Like a Pro — a book for learners seeking advice from cognitive psychology and neuroscience: "Exercise helps form a substance called BDNF [Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor] in the brain. When you 'sprinkle' BDNF on a neuron [...]
Finding Joy in Work – The Orchestra
Janitors should find joy in their work through a system of learning. To cite Dr. Deming: “There is joy in learning. Anyone that enjoys his work is a pleasure to work with. Everyone will win; no losers.” [...]
Why You Need SMEs
Tapping subject matter experts (SMEs) can help raise awareness, add authority to sales messages, reinforce the value of product training, and lower the cost of customer acquisition and retention. This can include: 1. Classroom training: Onsite or virtual to [...]