<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ValkarTech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valkartech disposent d’une vaste expérience à titre de conseillers, gestionnaires, formateurs et experts en hygiène et salubrité.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:52:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.valkartech.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Le vieillissement de la main-d’œuvre exige une modernisation des pratiques de gestion et d’ergonomie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les travailleurs d'entretien hospitalier de 50 ans et plus présentent une prévalence de troubles musculosquelettiques pouvant atteindre 69 %. Le bas du dos, les épaules et les genoux sont les zones les plus touchées. La bonne nouvelle : ces risques sont largement réductibles par la rotation des tâches, des équipements ergonomiques adaptés et une meilleure organisation du travail.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/le-vieillissement-de-la-main-d-%C5%93uvre-exige-une-modernisation-des-pratiques-de-gestion-et-d-ergonomie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e134f6c4c584cedb054651</guid><category><![CDATA[Formation et main-d'œuvre]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gestion des opérations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Valorisation du personnel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:48:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ce289_d6ba9ddc21ef4507904d89b74f4242d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_680,h_520,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Thibault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Aging Workforce Calls for Modernized Management and Ergonomic Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospital cleaning workers aged 50 and over face musculoskeletal disorder rates as high as 69%. The lower back, shoulders and knees are the most affected areas. The encouraging finding: these risks are largely preventable through task rotation, adapted ergonomic equipment and smarter work organization.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/an-aging-workforce-calls-for-modernized-management-and-ergonomic-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e13bb4b614987c20fe87de</guid><category><![CDATA[Training and Workforce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Operations Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employee Recognition]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:48:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ce289_d6ba9ddc21ef4507904d89b74f4242d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_680,h_520,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Thibault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Training in Commercial Cleaning Is Essential for Quality, Health, and Building Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn why training in commercial cleaning is essential to ensure hygiene, improve cleaning quality, protect health, and increase team performance.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/why-training-in-commercial-cleaning-is-essential-for-quality-health-and-building-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad89e1b462dbfd0c769a1f</guid><category><![CDATA[Training and Workforce]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_6cddf0f8fcc843cc8272d7b6b7d1fc8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pourquoi la formation en entretien ménager est essentielle pour la qualité et l’hygiène des bâtiments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez pourquoi la formation en entretien ménager est essentielle pour améliorer la qualité, l’hygiène, la sécurité et la performance des équipes d’entretien.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/pourquoi-la-formation-en-entretien-m%C3%A9nager-est-essentielle-pour-la-qualit%C3%A9-et-l-hygi%C3%A8ne-des-b%C3%A2timent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad821cd66894c6d6f8b96b</guid><category><![CDATA[Formation et main-d'œuvre]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:52:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_6cddf0f8fcc843cc8272d7b6b7d1fc8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of the Facility Cleaning Manager in 2026: Toward Intelligent Building Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how the role of the facility cleaning manager is evolving in 2026. Technology, occupant experience, labour shortage: ValkarTech shares key insights for smarter building management.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/the-role-of-the-facility-cleaning-manager-in-2026-toward-intelligent-building-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c9976c418c1ee3597465ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Operations Management]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:17:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c4d80216be944c778a694a3c430f3eea~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le rôle du gestionnaire en entretien ménager en 2026 : une transformation majeure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez comment le rôle du gestionnaire en entretien ménager évolue en 2026 face aux immeubles modernes, aux nouvelles attentes des occupants, à la technologie et à la pénurie de main-d’œuvre.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/le-r%C3%B4le-du-gestionnaire-en-entretien-m%C3%A9nager-en-2026-une-transformation-majeure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c956624b5dfe0bfdb283bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Gestion des opérations]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c4d80216be944c778a694a3c430f3eea~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Bill 190: Are You Truly Compliant… or Simply at Risk? (Complete Guide 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill 190 in Ontario: requirements, traceability, transparency, and risks. Learn how to ensure compliance and avoid penalties through a modern approach to sanitation management.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/ontario-bill-190-are-you-truly-compliant-or-simply-at-risk-complete-guide-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c0688e53a37f3a20ddd73c</guid><category><![CDATA[Technology and Innovation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Audit and Quality Control]]></category><category><![CDATA[Standards and Regulations]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_05e3c73238a34081b671f1a9b6468c02~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loi 190 en Ontario : êtes-vous réellement conforme… ou simplement à risque ? (Guide complet 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loi 190 en Ontario : exigences, traçabilité, transparence et risques. Découvrez comment assurer votre conformité et éviter les sanctions grâce à une gestion moderne de l’entretien sanitaire.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/loi-190-en-ontario-etes-vous-reellement-conforme-ou-simplement-a-risque-guide-complet-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c05faa18a3837b55baee32</guid><category><![CDATA[Technologie et innovation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Audit et qualité]]></category><category><![CDATA[Normes et réglementation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_9ebe5d36930e408ca00eb98a98595e20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entretien de l’acier inoxydable en milieu sanitaire : comprendre, protéger et préserver le fini]]></title><description><![CDATA[L’entretien de l’acier inoxydable en milieu sanitaire est essentiel pour préserver son apparence et sa durabilité. Exposé à l’humidité et aux produits d’entretien, l’inox peut ternir ou se corroder si les méthodes sont inadéquates. Un nettoyage régulier avec des produits neutres, des outils non abrasifs et un séchage adéquat permet de protéger le fini et d’éviter les dommages.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/entretien-de-l-acier-inoxydable-en-milieu-sanitaire-comprendre-prot%C3%A9ger-et-pr%C3%A9server-le-fini</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be8fe2cf14a7a450cc09d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Formation et main-d'œuvre]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entretien spécialisé]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ce289_598c60d245d142218d58a6fabbca2348~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_902,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Thibault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stainless Steel maintenance in Sanitary Environments: Understanding, Protecting, and Preserving the Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maintaining stainless steel in sanitary environments is essential to preserve its appearance and durability. Daily exposure to moisture, cleaning agents, and contaminants can lead to stains, dulling, or corrosion if improper methods are used. Using neutral cleaners, non-abrasive tools, and proper drying techniques helps protect the finish and extend surface lifespan.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/maintaining-stainless-steel-in-sanitary-environments-understanding-protecting-and-preserving-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69be97d56e2d8139248c1691</guid><category><![CDATA[Sustainability and ESG]]></category><category><![CDATA[Training and Workforce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Specialized Cleaning]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ce289_598c60d245d142218d58a6fabbca2348~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_902,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathalie Thibault</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital Housekeeping : Why It Plays an Essential Role in Preventing Infections and Outbreaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why hospital housekeeping plays a vital role in infection prevention, IPC, and reducing the risk of outbreaks.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/hospital-housekeeping-why-it-plays-an-essential-role-in-preventing-infections-and-outbreaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adcc3db462dbfd0c76cbc2</guid><category><![CDATA[Health and Sanitation]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:20:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_9ee37ec635804578b3ab3a6dabba1196~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entretien ménager en milieu hospitalier : son rôle essentiel dans la prévention des infections et des éclosions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez pourquoi l’entretien ménager en milieu hospitalier joue un rôle clé dans la prévention des infections, la PCI et la réduction du risque d’éclosions.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/post/entretien-m%C3%A9nager-en-milieu-hospitalier-son-r%C3%B4le-essentiel-dans-la-pr%C3%A9vention-des-infections-et-de</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adaa1e053d59350a118c5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Santé et salubrité]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c619c_9ee37ec635804578b3ab3a6dabba1196~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karl Bedard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Decree on the Maintenance of Public Buildings in Montreal**]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the new rules of the decree on building service employees in Montreal: wage increases through 2030, a night shift premium, and impacts on the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.valkartech.com/en/post/new-decree-on-the-maintenance-of-public-buildings-in-montreal</link><guid 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