FSG’s custodial partner and sister company, BMS, is an ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS)-certified organization with honors, which means they are among an elite group of cleaning service providers that are prepared to deliver quality, customer-focused services.
As part of the CIMS certification process, an independent CIMS assessor has audited their systems, processes, and policies to ensure compliance to cleaning-industry best practices outlined in the CIMS Standard.
How has CIMS certification prepared BMS to clean and disinfect at a high level during the COVID-19 pandemic? They have successfully fulfilled the following elements of the CIMS standard and leverage them routinely to ensure clean, safe, and healthy environments for customers, staff, and building occupants:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
BMS has a comprehensive plan to respond to emergency service needs, including infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19. (CIMS Standard § 2.1.8)
DISASTER PLANNING
BMS has a plan to deal with natural or man-made disasters such as infectious disease outbreaks. (CIMS Standard § 2.1.9)
TECHNICAL TRAINING
BMS maintains a written curriculum for technical training of cleaning personnel and documentation of personnel that has been trained. This training applies to all cleaning chemicals and equipment your organization employs in your cleaning process, including disinfectants. (CIMS Standard § 3.6.1)
CHEMICAL SAFETY
BMS cleaning staff uses chemicals in a safe and proper manner in accordance with all manufacturer instructions. Further, they follow standard operating procedures for all chemicals and equipment—including disinfectants—based on CDC and EPA guidelines. (CIMS Standard § 4.1.1.6)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
BMS documents their selection and use of PPE, a critical component to protecting workers’ and building occupants’ health and safety. Further, they comply with all applicable OSHA and state requirements for PPE use. (CIMS Standard § 4.1.3)
PPE & BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING
BMS trains their employees annually regarding the hazards of cleaning blood and other potentially infectious material along with the proper use of PPE to keep everyone safe. (CIMS Standard § 4.1.4.2)
The CIMS certification equips BMS to manage COVID-19 challenges and deliver quality cleaning and disinfection services every day. You can feel confident they are prepared and prioritize your health and safety as they conduct work.
Thank you for your continued trust in FSG and BMS as your service provider. For more information about CIMS certification, visit www.issa.com/cims or contact us to learn more about our CIMS-certified operation.