By April P. Weygand
Are you welcoming people into your business for the first time in a while and need some help navigating New York state rules on how to do that?
New York state is tough, and they want us to be prepared. There are some common-sense rules: wash hands, use hand sanitizer, wear masks, use tissues, and clean and disinfect surfaces.
The words cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, electrostatic spraying, and fogging are being thrown around a lot lately. However, they are not the same and should not be used interchangeably. “Cleaning” is the act of removing soils and germs from a surface. It doesn’t usually kill anything, but it does remove them by washing them away.
“Sanitizing” means reducing the number of bacteria by 99.9 percent to a level considered safe by public health organizations. Many over-the counter products sanitize in less than 30 seconds. It’s important to note here that Sanitizing kills bacteria, but it does not kill viruses. That’s where Disinfection is necessary.
SUNY Empire State Has Its First Fully Online Degree Program In Security Studies
SUNY Empire State College is implementing its first fully online, accredited bachelor of science degree program in security studies to help meet the growing need for modern security experts in high-demand positions in homeland security, emergency management, disaster relief, and law enforcement in the U.S. and around the world.
Officials said the program can be completed entirely online, providing students with flexibility and convenience to earn their degree around the demands of their busy lives, as well as face to face at SUNY Empire campuses and learning hubs across the state.
The program was approved by the state Education Department earlier this month.
SUNY Empire’s program will prepare students for careers in security policy, emergency management, and criminal justice in the private and public sectors, examining complex global security issues through the perspectives of the social sciences, legal studies, and international relations. It will examine issues of homeland security, terrorism, privacy, and law enforcement policy and practice to prepare well-rounded leaders in these fields.
Businesses Can See Siginificant Utility Bill Savings By Switching Over To LED Lighting
By Jennifer Farnsworth
More businesses are making the change to LED lighting, regarded as the optimal choice for businesses.
LED, or light-emitting diodes, lighting can be found at local suppliers like Hill Electric Supply in Glens Falls, where they have an increase in the number of local businesses utilizing LED to save money.
Karl Hesner of Hill Electric said the company has done extensive work upgrading facilities to LED lighting. He said most businesses and nonprofits qualify for incentives to make the switch.
“We are very familiar with the current market offerings and can offer the latest and best options for an LED upgrade. There are not many lights that can’t easily be upgraded to LED,” said Hesner.
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