CHICAGO — From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, United Service Companies (parent company of Trade Fair Manager) worked with the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) — a division of global cleaning industry association ISSA — using its infectious disease expertise to develop best practices. United Service Companies has now achieved GBAC STAR Service accreditation, the gold standard for building service contractors (BSCs) and other outsourced cleaning service providers.
“United Service Companies is extremely grateful for ISSA’s leadership and the impact of the GBAC STAR program as we work to reopen our industries,” said Rick Simon, President and CEO of United Service Companies. “We are pleased to receive our accreditation, as are many of our trade show and venue partners. The need to be safe and feel safe is critical to restarting our industry.”
The newest member of the GBAC STAR portfolio, the program’s service accreditation provides third-party validation of a cleaning service provider’s cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention protocols and procedures.
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“Building service providers are on the front lines of cleaning, disinfecting and preventing infections in facilities during the pandemic, and many are looking for ways to promote their expertise,” said Patricia Olinger, GBAC’s executive director. “Extending GBAC STAR accreditation to these service providers allows them to expand their knowledge of cleaning, disinfecting and preventing infections, and demonstrate to current and potential clients that they can manage risks today and in the future.”
Accreditation is achieved by completing training requirements and program implementation guidelines.
“Cleaning service providers are often tasked with managing cleaning programs or working alongside established janitorial teams at facilities such as schools, stadiums, convention centers and more,” said John Barrett, ISSA Executive Director. “Now, BSCs can apply for GBAC STAR Service Accreditation to further enhance their service offerings and complement the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation that more than 4,000 facilities worldwide have committed to,”
Contact Patty Olinger at (847) 982-0800 or pattyo@issa.com; Rick Simon at (312) 922-8558 or rsimon@unitedhq.com.