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Jancast was started in 2004, and we won the ISSA Innovation Award! Jancast is the first and longest-running podcast dedicated to the Jan/San industry. We have had thousands and thousands of downloads over all of those years. We started as an audio podcast and moved to video about ten years ago.
For previous Jancast Episodes, go to our YouTube channel- Click here
Jancast #179- The Show, Show
In this Jancast episode, we discuss the coming ISSA show in Las Vegas (booth # 5383). We cover Bullen’s introduction of new groundbreaking products that connect with the subjects of our previous shows: Healthy buildings, healthy people—this is the vision.
To view the products we discuss- https://www.bullenonline.com/advancing-clean-technology/
Hear the secret discussion about our new product we are introducing in two weeks-
Jancast #178 – Healthy buildings, healthy people—this is the vision
In this episode, we dig deep into the proposed project between ISSA, Penn State, and CUNY Medicine that will provide technical assistance to business sectors to develop a university-trade association-stakeholder partnership that increases the knowledge, demand, and use of the EPA’s more than 1,900 Safer Choice labeled products.
Our guests joining Mark and me are Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, Senior Director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, and Dr. Omrana Pasha-Razzak, a Professor at the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) Department at CUNY Medicine.
EPA Safer Choice-Certified Products have increased this year to 2,133 products from 1,900 in 2023. See website https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products
ISSA partners with Penn State & CUNY Medicine to advance Environmental Justice press release here https://www.issa.com/industry-news/issa-partners-with-penn-state-cuny-medicine-to-advance-environmental-justice/
Listen to the AI-generated chat about the new Bullen Companies Capabilities Brochure.
Click here to download the Bullen Capability Brochure
Jancast #177 – The all-news show!
In this episode, Mark and I catch up on the news. Thanks to the help from the ISSA, workers in CA can now clean more than 2000 square feet per hour. ISSA elected a new board, and we know a bunch of them. We review the new study done in the Building Service Contractor Benchmarking Survey and what it means in the near future, and much more.
Jancast #176 – Should we be concerned about IAQ or IEQ?
Our guest this week is Mark Drozdov, who helps us understand the difference.
Mark has successfully executed a diverse range of notable projects worldwide, including hazard identification/remediation engineering, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, compliance audits, certification training curriculum development, and implementation.
To learn more about Mark and his work- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-drozdov-sme-11776b3/
Jancast #175 – Is Bullen sponsoring a F-1 car?
In this episode, we discuss industry legend Don Aslett, who passed away on 8/21/2024. The cleaning Industry lost one of its most vocal and energetic leaders. As the founder and driving force behind Varsity Cleaner, Aslett revolutionized the industry with his forward-thinking approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Here is a link to the Jancast we did with the Asletts. https://youtu.be/BpXEODZIUhg
We also detail the new Safer Choice standards for products and services and discuss whether this is another subscription service like HBO.
We finish with ISSA news and a rumor about Bullen sponsoring an F-1 car for our new product, “Spray Wash Pro.”
Jancast #174 – Why pathogen control is still essential.
In this week’s episode, we go a little deeper into the relationship between “Day Cleaning” and all of the current science related to getting the best results of pathogen control. All of this sets up the coming increase in the global surface disinfectant market to $1.24 billion dollars, are you ready?
Jancast #173 – More of the linkage between cleaning and science, from Day Cleaning to how surfaces change our pathogen control.
Our special guest this week is- Linda Lybert- President/Surface Safety Expert, Founder/Executive Director of Healthcare Surfaces Institute (a new division of the ISSA)
We also talk about the passing of Ian Greig. Greig’s name and reputation are synonymous with change and innovation. Throughout his career he was at the forefront of bringing increased productivity to the industry, including the move to Day Cleaning, which changed the underlying philosophy of facilities management.
Excuse us for the audio, my microphone was not set up correctly. It gets better as the episode progresses.
Summer break Jancast-
Back at the start of the Jancast, we used to do an audio-only version. This was before streaming and easy internet access. I returned to the archive and found Jancast # 64 from October 17th, 2009. In this Jancast, I ride around the ISSA show with my Dad, Dix Jarden, and we discuss how it went and reminisce about our first ISSA shows we attended.
Jancast #172 – All the latest industry news from PFAS, cleaning standards and beer & Pie month
We are back with a new show, and we go down the rabbit hole of cleaning standards (5 years in the making). We also revisit PFAS and how people feel about their safety versus 20+ years ago. But the most important subject we cover is Pie and Beer Month in New Zealand.
Jancast #171 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
How science has shaped our current methods of pathogen control and what we think is safe.
In this episode, we discuss Jancast’s history (it started in 2004) and our recent fascination with the science behind cleaning and pathogen control. This topic has been on the Jancast agenda for a long time; it just has more impact today. We also look at recent regulatory changes that may impact your business, from LEED v5 to the California Janitorial Workloading Bill, WELL Buildings, and new EU regulations.
Jancast #170 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Breathe Easy: Your IAQ just got tested and what that means to your health
Special Guest- Dinesh Wadhwani, CEO of ThinkLite Air
In this episode we continue our discussions with industry experts about science based data that is shaping how we deal with pathogens in a post pandemic time. What did we learn for spraying vegtables, safe distancing, masking etc?
Dinesh Wadhwani talks about how indoor air quality is the next step in understanding infections and pathogen control.
Jancast #169 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Just the Pathofacts Ma’am
In this week’s Jancast episode, Mark and I cover all of the fact-based science we have been discussing with various guests over the past three to four shows.
In each episode, we delve into the latest research, innovative strategies, and practical solutions for tackling pathogens in various environments. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a cleaning industry expert, or simply passionate about public health, Jancast offers valuable insights and expert interviews to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.
We went an extra step and created a page on the Bullen site called Patho-Facts. This is an ongoing page that will list all of the secret pathogen tips to keep you safe and healthy,
Jancast #168 -Podcasting to a cleaner & healthier world
Is it safe to go to the bathroom and other science-based concerns?
On this week’s episode, we have Dr. Charles Gerba, who is a professor of virology in the Dept of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. We cover a lot of scary and enlightening facts about the life of viruses. Listen to the show right away so you know what to watch out for when you go to the bathroom.
If you would like to watch Dr. Gerba’s Ted talk CLICK HERE
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