We’ve rebuilt our Kanary software from the ground up. Every part of the codebase has been reworked to better support the growing demands of connected...
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Underestimated Risk: Hand Hygiene in Amusement Parks – What Operators Need to Know
Thousands of visitors every day, crowded queues, rides, and food stands—amusement parks are popular destinations, but they also present unique...
Hantavirus and Hand Hygiene: What You Need to Know
Hantavirus is a rare but serious viral disease carried primarily by rodents. While infections are uncommon, the virus continues to raise concern...
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Alongside seasonal influenza, viral pathogens cause pandemics like the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) at regular intervals. In this article, we explain why preventive measures must play a key role in fighting these viruses. Viruses are microscopic...
The Robert Koch Institute has carried out a scientific study to investigate the frequency of hospital-acquired infections in Germany and their consequences. Nosocomial infections are one of the most common complications that arise during treatment...
When we reflect on many of the modern conveniences that much of the world enjoys, it is very likely that in one way or another, plastic is involved. Plastics are inexpensive, light-weight, and have a variety of applications, from bicycle helmets, to...
Will a ban on single use plastic and mini shampoo bottles make the hospitality industry more environmentally sustainable?
It’s Wednesday evening. Half the week has flown by. The day was exhausting and no one wants to cook for themselves. Your partner suggests a visit to a familiar restaurant. You think of your go-to dishes, drinks, and the comforting atmosphere...
We take a look at levels of noise in healthcare environments and the effect that this has on patients and staff
Summer is finally here and the days are long and warm again. With summer holidays fast approaching many families will be packing up the car and heading for their favourite vacation spot. For families with children this means frequent stops at...
Is dry time more important that consumer preferences? The rapidly growing popularity of foaming hand sanitizers complicates the question for whether healthcare facilities should replace their existing program with these new products. The...
Canadian plant adds solar power to manufacturing facility At OPHARDT hygiene, we are committed to being good environmental stewards and responsibly managing the environmental impact of our operations. As part of our ongoing efforts to expand our...
When dealing with hygiene in public washrooms, there are several components that combine to create a hygenic experience. We recently reviewed an article “Focus on hand drying – paper drying vs. hand dryer” to get a better...