Cleanfax, September 2019

a safer healthier and better place says John Barrett executive director of ISSA Th e merger clearly complements ISSAs mission to change the way the world views cleaning and advance the professionalism of the cleaning industry Th ose in the cleaning profession have an essential role in this mission We are the frontline specialists asked to clean sanitize and disinfect areas where infectious diseases beyond bloodborne pathogens might be present Being trained to prepare for prevent respond to and recover from these events helps us all become successful Microbial Warriors Our vendors and manufacturers have a critical role in this mission as well Th ey come forward with innovative ideas and solutions that make our jobs more eff ective and effi cient Working collectively we can improve how we react to infectious diseases and create a world that is not only healthy but also thriving Who is GBAC Now a division of ISSA GBAC started from a conversation among individuals with backgrounds in biosafety infection control forensic restoration and bio decontamination remediation and cleaning Th is conversation identifi ed gaps within those industries and that through collaboration those gaps could be closed Why do we need GBAC By learning from each other we can continue to increase our knowledge and skills to improve how we respond to potential biological threats and dangers in our increasingly integrated world We can provide a critical service in global public health preparedness to make the world a better place Th is is the mission of GBAC What will GBAC do for you To help set you apart from your competitors over the next year ISSA GBAC will be rolling out new training and certifi cations company accreditations licensing programs and special projects with which you can become involved A series of articles in this and other ISSA publications will introduce you to GBAC and members of its Scientifi c Advisory Board Th ese articles also will discuss our services such as GBAC educational events which you can attend to learn more about GBAC standards and technical fi eld guides Join GBAC Scientifi c Advisory Board members including me at the inaugural ISSA GBAC Bio Response Fundamentals training at the ISSA Show in November Th ere you can become a designated GBAC Forensic Restoration Technician and learn about other GBAC programs such as Certifi ed Forensic Operator training Rapid Response and more Check out the GBAC website at gbac org to become familiar with our board members connect with us on Facebook and ask us questions We are here to serve you and our community I am honored and excited to be your ISSA GBAC executive director Th ere is so much for us do and I believe that together we will accomplish our mission Walsh Bryan e World Is Not Ready for the Next Pandemic Time May 15 2017 Dont miss the presentations Discuss Biological Preparedness and Response with GBAC and GBAC Bio Response Fundamentals Training at ISSA Show North America November 18 21 in Las Vegas Navigate to show issa com Patricia Patty Olinger JM RBP CFO CBFRS is the executive director of GBAC and has led EHS and biosafety teams in healthcare academia and pharma An international expert in the development and implementation of BioRisk management programs including educational programs she has a true passion for global public health preparedness response and recovery relating to emerging infectious diseases SEP 2019 cleanfax com 23 Bio Decontamination Remediation Forensic Restoration Biosafety Infection Control Cleaning Industry