International Sanitary Suppliers Association

Through its affiliation with the International Sanitary Suppliers Association (ISSA), 4M attained the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and Cleaning Industry Management Standard – Green Business (CIMS – GB) certifications, both with HONORS! These awards, through independent, third-party training, validate 4M’s systems and practices and provide objective confirmation that 4M is a pacesetter in the building services industry. 4M is one of the few contractors to earn the CIMS and CIMS – GB, both with honors. 

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Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

For over 40 years, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has set standards for the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industries. Being an IICRC Certified company means 4M has certified, experienced and qualified professionals caring for your facility. We employ team members with specific training in cleaning, restoration and inspection categories, such as upholstery, wood flooring, stone and tile flooring, carpet cleaning, odor removal, mold remediation, water damage, fire damage restoration and more.

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World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC)

The World Federation of Building Service Contractors is an international forum in which contractors, manufacturers and suppliers to the industry address and solve problems of common concern, exchange new ideas and techniques and promote the building service contracting industry. Mitch Murch Sr. was a charter member, two-time past president and board member. Tim Murch is currently on the board of directors of the WFBSC. 

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Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)

Mitch Murch Sr. was a founding member and served as fifth president of BSCAI. Through this organization, numerous 4M managers have attained and upheld the prestigious Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) and Registered Building Service Manager (RBSM) certifications. These certification designations signify that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform at the highest level in the building services profession. Earning these certifications allows our management to further enhance their personal and professional knowledge and image, creating a competitive edge which enables them to excel in today’s business world. 4M is proud to have 10 CBSEs and 16 RBSMs serving our clients!

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GREENGUARD®  Indoor Air Quality Certified

4M is a proud recipient of the GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality certification, the only cleaning program to be certified under GEI Product Emission Standard for children in schools. Working with GREENGUARD® Environmental Institute, Johnson Diversey developed the Healthy High Performance Cleaning (HHPC) program that combines certified cleaning chemicals and microfiber application tools with procedures to help complete the first cleaning program certified for Indoor Air Quality. All GREENGUARD® Certified products have been tested for more than 10,000 chemicals to ensure they are low-emitting, safe and healthy for your facility.

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Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment that clean carpet right the first time and protect a facility’s carpet investment. At 4M, we only use products that have earned the CRI Seal of Approval to be sure our clients receive the highest quality product at their facility. Our high standards for only using top quality carpet equipment and cleaning products is the difference needed to extend the life of your carpet and provide the highest level of appearance.

Benefits of Partnering with a CRI Seal of Approval Certified Company:

• Using Seal of Approval certified cleaning products helps to protect your carpet investment, keeps your facility looking great and meets carpet warranty requirements.
• Confidence that the vacuums, deep cleaning extractors and cleaning solutions—spot removers, pre-spray treatments and in-tank solutions—used in your facility meet the rigid standards set by the CRI Seal of Approval program.
• Carpet systems that meet or exceed CRI’s Green Label or Green Label Plus programs can contribute one full Indoor Environmental Quality Credit to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings of the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Green Seal™

Green Seal offers certification for the products, services, and companies that meet Green Seal standards. The Green Seal mark represents compliance with a rigorous set of criteria designed to achieve leadership levels in sustainability. Those that have been certified have met the same performance and quality requirements you would expect from the traditional, non-green counterparts due to the performance criteria in each of the Green Seal standards. Green Seal certification is not just a “one-time deal.” Companies establish an ongoing commitment to health and the environment through annual compliance monitoring and work towards continuous improvement.

SafePath℠ Certified

The purpose of 4M’s proprietary safety certification is not only to ensure accountability, but also to recognize 4M supervisors and managers for leading by example. To become a SafePath℠ Certified Manager, 4M managers must successfully complete extensive Basic SafePath℠ Training for Managers and Supervisors, pass the written exam for the course, meet full compliance with 4M’s Accident/Incident Management and Investigation requirements, complete first aid and CPR Training, as well as achieve 90% or better on all safety audits at their account.

Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH)

Our Vice President of Safety and Risk Management holds a Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH). With this certification, individuals are trained experts in the Health Risk Analysis and Hazard Communication, IH Program Management, Radiation – Ionizing and Non-ionizing, Work Environments and Industrial Processes, Biohazards, Toxicology, Community Exposure, Air Sampling and more.

Healthy High Performance Cleaning (HHPC)

Indoor air quality is one of the most important environmental issues today. Diseases linked to indoor air quality include asthma, allergies and lung disease. The discussion of “good” green cleaning products versus “bad” traditional products shifts to a discussion that includes reducing cleaning's impact on health and the environment. When addressing effective procedures for a health inspired program, the same approach must be followed. In general, HHPC procedures are more a matter of focus rather than technique.

The HHPC Day Certification requirements and standards are designed to help the contractor demonstrate commitment to excellence in the execution of day cleaning. By following this path to certification under the rigorous HHPC Day requirements, the contractor will have demonstrated the organizational capability and critical systems to execute day cleaning to the highest quality standards. To maintain HHPC Day certification the contractor must maintain compliance with the HHPC Day certification program standards, requirements, and licensing agreement.

The HHPC program

• Reduces the negative impacts of cleaning on an individuals' health and the environment, by providing a pathway to clean and maintain sustainable buildings
• Includes an assessment of current facility operations and is certified to improve indoor air quality by UL Environment GREENGUARD GOLD
• Stands as a complete green cleaning program to help meet LEED building operations and maintenance requirements

National Safety Council

The nation's leading safety advocate for more than 100 years, the National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization with the mission of eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by engaging businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the public to help prevent the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. – preventable injuries. 

A strong safety culture is good for business and good for employees, and becoming a member of the National Safety Council is a signal to others that 4M takes safety seriously. 

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Green Building Council

In addition, 4M provides support to many of our customers working toward obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the United States Green Building Council program.