Best Practices for Risk Reduction - Monthly 5 Minute Safety Talk

What can you do to cut down your risk of accidents and injuries while working with chemicals?

Best Practices for Risk Reduction - Monthly 5 Minute Safety Talk

     Floor machines come in many styles and power levels, from the standard electric stick model to battery and propane-powered ride-ons and walk-behinds. They use different pad types and abrasive factors to clean, wax, buff, and strip hard surface floors. Because floor maintenance involves using powered machinery and concentrated chemicals, it is important to keep safety and proper procedures in mind.

     Get training and read the manufacturer’s instructions for your floor machine. Read the safety data sheets (SDS) for all floor maintenance chemicals and get training on their use and proper mix ratios. Because these chemicals are sold in concentrated forms, use caution when pouring and mixing; they pose a hazard to skin, eyes, the respiratory system, and possible property damage if they are not used correctly.

     This month’s spotlight is a man of many talents, but being his own boss as a Jani-King Franchise Owner is among his favorites. With the help of his wife, Sharron, Garrett Benoît has been a strong force in the Pensacola, Florida region. Garrett and Sharron decided to become franchise owners in March of 2016, but that hasn’t stopped them from pursuing their other interests! Sharron is a retired government official travel specialist of over 20 years, while Garrett is a FAA Commercial Instrument Multiengine Licensed Pilot with over 13,000 hours. While running their Jani-King franchise and piloting, Garrett is also retired and consulting on special projects for concrete, masonry, and technical support.

     This month’s Franchise Spotlight is a force to be reckoned with. Ashley Cox from Jani-King of Mobile hit the ground running in December of 2021 and hasn’t looked back since! Not only is Ashley a dedicated business owner, but she is also a devoted mother who loves to travel and spend time with her family. Ashley decided to become a franchise owner in this industry based on her years of cleaning service experience. She says, "I was always commended for the services that I provided while working for others, and I decided that I could venture out on my own to create a business for myself; something to pass along to my children."

     Our Franchise Owner spotlight is on a 30-year-old full-time mom and franchise owner from South Louisiana, Ms. Karlie Adams. In between managing the day-to-day operations of her business, she still finds the time to be a volunteer firefighter and the coach of her daughters’ t-ball team.