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6 Waste Disposal includes deep cleaning of toilets, 9 Emergency
and Recycling sinks and countertops, as well Response Cleaning
as replenishing soap, paper
In an IT facility, waste disposal towels and other supplies. This Accidents can happen at any time
could be complicated. There is commitment to maintaining clean, and IT facilities are not immune
standard office waste, but there functional break areas ensures to spills, leaks, or equipment
is also e-waste — old hardware, that employees can take their malfunctions. In these cases, it is
batteries, and other electronic breaks in a safe and comfortable essential to have a rapid-response
waste — that requires careful environment. cleaning team available to quickly
handling. Improper disposal address the issue. Whether it is a water
of e-waste can not only cause Monitoring spill from a malfunctioning cooling
environmental harm but also lead 8 and Regular unit or a food stain in the break room,
to compliance issues with local Inspections an emergency response cleaning
regulations. service ensures that the IT facility is
Waste disposal services include Housekeeping in an IT facility cleaned up swiftly, minimizing any
the collection, sorting and is an ongoing process, and damage to the equipment or the facility.
disposal of all waste materials, it is important to ensure that

with particular attention to all aspects of cleanliness and 10 Compliance with
e-waste. Working with certified maintenance are continually Safety and Industry
recycling partners can ensure all monitored. Regular inspections Standards
electronic waste is disposed of in and assessments of the IT facility
an ecofriendly manner. is required to ensure that all areas IT facilities must comply with a
are clean, safe and compliant with wide range of safety standards and
7 Clean Restrooms industry standards. regulations. These can include fire
and Break Areas These inspections help identify safety protocols, health & hygiene

A clean restroom and break area potential problems before they requirements and industry-specific
may seem like an afterthought escalate, whether it’s a buildup compliance guidelines such as those
in an IT facility, but they play of dust in cooling vents, dangling for data protection.
a significant role in employee cables, or areas that need extra Closely working with clients to
satisfaction and hygiene. attention. Regular checks also understand the regulatory requirements
Employees spend a considerable provide the opportunity to re- specific to the industry could ensure
amount of time in these spaces evaluate cleaning routines and that the cleaning practices are fully
and their cleanliness directly adjust them as needed based on compliant. Whether it is fire safety,
affects workplace morale and any changes in the facility’s layout cleanliness standards, or any other
productivity. or operations. This proactive industry regulation, keeping a strict

Ensure all restrooms, kitchens approach helps minimize vigil can help an IT facility avoid
and break areas are hygienic and downtime and disruption to your costly penalties and maintain a safe and
well-stocked. Regular service IT facility’s operations. clean environment for all employees.

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