OCTOber 2013
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASTM International, a global organization known for the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards, has published the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA)initiated Standard Practices for Sustainable Laundry Best Management Practices, recognizing the association’s criteria for Clean Green certification as universal indicators of sustainability in commercial laundry work. The ASTM standard “codifies” practices in TRSA’s Clean Green standard as “the structural, non-structural and managerial techniques” effective for a laundry to achieve green objectives, according to TRSA, adding that ASTM reviewed its standards for 19 months. The ASTM’s acceptance of the TRSA proposal reflects “our industry’s commitment to sustainability and dedication to further reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing our environmental stewardship,” says Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “The ASTM standard, implemented through TRSA’s Clean Green certification, encourages every laundry facility to adopt sustainable, green best management practices.” Among the best management practices incorporated in the ASTM standard include conserving with a water reuse system; using environmentally friendly detergents; and filtering wastewater before discharge to sewer, among others. ALN
Volume 39, Number 10
By Mike Schwanz NEW YORK — The 98th annual International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) will have a different look and feel to it this fall, with new pavilions, new partnerships and new management. This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, through Tuesday, Nov. 12, here at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following the Hospitality Leadership Forum, a full day of conference and networking activities, on Nov. 9, the IHMRS will feature three days of exhibits of new products and services for hotels and foodservice properties. IHMRS is sharing some floor space with the 4th annual Boutique Design New York (BDNY), which features suppliers of high-end, unique and innovative interior design products for hospitality. The event’s new management company, Hospitality Media Group (HMG), has several changes planned. Attendees can expect a more hands-on show, with inti-
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mate, targeted networking events; on-floor education theatres; and a marketplace optimistic about the current business climate. “We are very excited about this year’s show. Our new team has
about new products, and we feel we have many exciting new products that will be of interest to our attendees.” See IHMRS on Page 18
Dec. 1 is first compliance date for newly required Hazard Communication training The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Any company that produces, distributes or uses chemicals must train their employees by Dec. 1 on the changes, reminds the Textile Care Allied Trades Association. Two significant changes contained in the revised standard, according to OSHA, require the use of new labeling elements and
a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. Training on this is needed early in the transition process since workers are already beginning to see the new labels and SDS on the chemicals in their workplace, OSHA says. There are minimum required topics for the training that must be completed by Dec. 1.
Training on label elements must include information on: • Type of information the employee would expect to see on the new labels, including: Product Identifier — How the hazardous chemical is identified. Signal Word — Used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to the potential hazard on the label. There are only two signal words: “Danger” and “Warning.” Pictogram — OSHA’s required pictograms must be in the shape of a square set at a point and include a black hazard symbol on a white
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experience in both trade shows and hospitality,” says Show Director Phil Robinson. “We are expecting about 18,000 people this year, with about 700 exhibitors. “Like all trade shows, this one is
background with a red frame sufficiently wide enough to be clearly visible. OSHA has designated eight pictograms (shown) under this standard for application to a hazard category. Hazard Statement(s) — Describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. Precautionary Statement(s) — A phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent See HAZARD on Page 2
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