Providing menstrual care products is becoming the law. We are here to help.
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DO YOU KNOW THE NEW
SCHOOL RULES?
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STEP 1: Site AnalysisWe offer an analysis that tells you precisely where and how menstrual care products might be added to your washrooms. Our experts look at your entire facility, and in the case of campuses, can offer comprehensive, building-by-building recommendations and an evaluation of your existing disposal method. The end result is a plan that makes most efficient use of available space and resources.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 and A, B, C!
It started with NYC and is now the law in Illinois, Californiaand New York. Don’t wait for a law to do the right thing!
New York City: June 2016 New York City passed the first legislation in the U.S. to ensure free menstrual products in the restrooms of all public schools, shelters and jails. School initiative has resulted in a reduction in absenteeism.
New York State: April 2018Schools in New York State are required to provide free menstrual products in restrooms for girls in grades 6 through 12.
State of Illinois: August 2017 The Learn with Dignity Act was passed - Public Act 100-0163. Starting January 1, 2018, Illinois school districts and charter schools will be required to provide feminine hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) in bathrooms of school buildings for free.
California: October 2017 Assembly Bill 10 was signed, requiring public schools having classes from grades 6-12 where at least 40% of the students meet the federal poverty threshold to stock half of the school’s restrooms with free feminine hygiene products.
Menstrual care is part of what constitutes a well-appointed restroom, one that has public health at its core.
We make the change easy for you by offering a complete site analysis for restrooms in your facility — or even district wide. Our simplified product selection guide makes HOSPECO a single source.
“Providing young women with pads and tampons in schools will help them stay focused on their learning and sends a message about value and respect for their bodies.” - Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland
“This is an important law that will assist young women across the state. In the same way we expect to have toilet paper and soap in bathrooms, we should expect the same with feminine hygiene products.” - IL State Representative Litesa E. Wallace
“To me this bill is not just about a medical necessity, but about access to education. A lot of young women tell us that they miss school because they cannot afford these products.”
- Assembly Member Cristina Garcia
NEW YORK CITY & STATE ILLINOIS CALIFORNIA
Public Act 100-0163
HB3215 Enrolled LRB100 10211 NHT 20393 b
AN ACT concerning education, which may be referred to as
the Learn with Dignity Act.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,
REPRESENTED IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
Section 5. The School Code is amended by adding Sections
10-20.60 and 34-18.53 and by changing Section 27A-5 as follows:
(105 ILCS 5/10-20.60 new)
Sec. 10-20.60. Availability of feminine hygiene products.
(a) The General Assembly finds the following:
(1) Feminine hygiene products are a health care
necessity and not an item that can be foregone or
substituted easily.
(2) Access to feminine hygiene products is a serious
and ongoing need in this State.
(3) When students do not have access to affordable
feminine hygiene products, they may miss multiple days of
school every month.
(4) When students have access to quality feminine
hygiene products, they are able to continue with their
daily lives with minimal interruption.
(b) In this Section:
“Feminine hygiene products” means tampons and sanitary
napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.tudents in grades 6
through 12.
Assembly Bill No. 10CHAPTER 687An act to add Section 35292.6 to the Education Code, relating to
feminine hygiene products.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 35292.6 is added to the Education Code, to read:
35292.6. (a) A public school maintaining any combination of classes from
grade 6 to grade 12, inclusive, that meets the 40-percent pupil poverty
threshold required to operate a schoolwide program pursuant to Section
6314(a)(1)(A) of Title 20 of the United States Code shall stock at least 50
percent of the school’s restrooms with feminine hygiene products at all times.
(b) A public school described in subdivision (a) shall not charge for any
menstrual products provided to pupils, including, but not limited to, feminine
hygiene products.(c) For purposes of this section, “feminine hygiene products” means tampons
and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act
contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies
and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7
(commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the
Government Code.
How the Audit Can HelpSurvey results can offer savings in a number of ways. Buying the right number of right sized dispensers is just the beginning. Higher quality, longer lasting ADA-compliant dispensers and easier to service disposal bins will make happy the building services and janitorial teams who will be interfacing with the equipment long after the initial installation.
In short, solutions born out of a formal facility audit can improve compliance and help identify the proper equipment that will provide the best long-term value for a school system.
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Scensibles® Poly Liner BagsLBM500
Kraft Waxed Liner BagsHS-6141
Kraft Waxed Liner Bags
6802W
Swing Type Double Entry
Metal Receptacle2201
Scensibles® Metal Combination
ReceptacleCDWM CDSS
Plastic Receptacle
(w/Removable Rigid Liner)HS-6140WP
Standard Receptacle250-201W
ND-1W ND-1E
Scensibles® Plastic Combination Receptacle
(w/Removable Rigid Liner)
CDW
Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Dispenser
SDWSDSC SDSS
Personal Disposal Bag RefillsSBX50
These items may not be specifically written into the law, but are necessary for safe and sanitary disposal
Tampons and sanitary napkins are required by law to be provided
Maxithins® Maxi Pads
MT-4
Tampax® Tampons
T500
Maxithins® Ultra Thin
with WingsMT-200
Necessities® Courtesy Dispenser
HS-6166
Gards® Maxi Pads
147A
Dual Channel Vendors MT1 D1
D1-FSS
C: Choose a receptacle, receptacle liner and disposal bag - 1 per restroom stall
A: Choose a Menstrual Care Product Dispenser B: Choose Menstrual Care Products
Helps to prevent costly plumbing problems caused by flushing used product.
The Optimal SystemPersonal care is part of what constitutes a well-appointed restroom, one that has public health at its core (much as soap and water do currently.) Choosing the optimal system is easy as 1-2-3. It consists of dispensers, vended product and a safe and sanitary method of disposal.
= denotes optimal system products
Choose the correct fitting liner bag to follow OSHA expectations.OSHA does not generally consider discarded feminine hygiene products, used to absorb menstrual flow, to fall within the definition of regulated waste.
However..OSHA expects these products to be discarded into waste containers which are lined in such a way as to prevent contact with the contents. Please note, however, that it is the employer’s responsibility to determine which job classifications or specific tasks and procedures involve occupational exposure.
See Complete Interpretation letter (October 8, 1992) 29 CFR 1910.1030 Standard Interpretation by OSHA
Read Complete Standard: Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)
Safe and sanitary disposal is an important part of a complete personal care solution for public restrooms. With no safe and sanitary way to dispose of used products, people may wrap them in toilet paper or just throw used products into waste receptacles unwrapped — or worse, flush them down the toilet.
"Scensibles System has worked wonderfully for us and it’s one of the best things we’ve done to improve restroom appearance, odor control, and assurance of proper disposal."
— Don Sullivan, Manager of Custodial Services, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Evogen® EV1 VendorEV1-FREE
EV1SS-FREE
Scensibles® SecureFit360® Poly Liner BagsLBSF500
Scensibles® Poly Liner BagsLBM500
Kraft Waxed Liner BagsKL
STEP 2: Choose the required productsHOSPECO carries the most complete line of menstrual care products for the “away from home” market, including tampons and pads; product dispensers; and safe, hygienic disposal equipment. Our analysis will outline those products that fall within the scope of the new laws, but will also include recommendations for ancillary products designed to improve the appearance of your restrooms, protect the health of your maintenance staff, and prevent behaviors that could damage the plumbing of your facility.
All Evogen® FREE vendors include a patented time delay mechanism between vends, discouraging repeat vends.
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“This issue is common sense. Every bathroom provides toilet paper, soap and paper towels which are expected, while another crucial hygiene necessity is absent. When you use a public restroom, you should have everything you need for proper hygiene.”
- WI State Representative Melissa Sargent
STEP 3: We will guide you along the way!
= denotes optimal system productsDispensersItem # Description Size Color/Material Selling Unit Case Pack
EV1-FREE Dispenses: (14) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (22) Tampax® Tampons 26" x 14" x 5.625" White Metal 1 ea 1 ea
EV1SS-FREE Dispenses: (14) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (22) Tampax® Tampons 26" x 14" x 5.625" Stainless Steel 1 ea 1 ea
MT1 Dispenses: (15) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (22) Tampax® Tampons 26.25" x 10" x 6.5" White Metal 1 ea 1 ea
D1 Dispenses: (15) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (22) Tampax® Tampons 26.25" x 10" x 6.5" White Metal 1 ea 1 ea
D1-FSS Dispenses: (15) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (22) Tampax® Tampons 26.25" x 10" x 6.5" Stainless Steel 1 ea 1 ea
HS-6166Necessities® Menstrual Care Courtesy Dispenser Starter Kit: (25) Tampax® tampons, (12) Maxithin® pads, (25) disposal bags
16” x 6” x 4.25” Clear 1 kit 1 ea
TMT Necessities® Menstrual Care Courtesy Dispenser 16” x 6” x 4.25” Clear 1 ea 1 ea
Vended ProductsItem # Description Size Color Selling Unit Case Pack
MT-4 Maxithins® Maxi Pad #4 box - 1 cs 250/cs
MT-200 Maxithins® Ultra Thin with Wings #4 box - 1 cs 200/cs
147A Gards® Maxi Pad #4 box - 1 cs 250/cs
T500 Tampax® Vended Tampons - Regular Absorbency - - 1 cs 500/cs
ReceptaclesItem # Description Size Color Selling Unit Case Pack
CDSS Stainless Steel Combination Receptacle 11" x 8" x 4" Stainless Steel 1 ea 10/cs
CDWM White Metal Combination Receptacle 11" x 8" x 4" White 1 ea 10/cs
250-201W Plastic Waste Receptacle 10.25" x 8.5" x 4.75" White 1 ea 1 ea
ND-1E Stainless Steel Receptacle 11" x 8" x 4" Stainless Steel 1 ea 1 ea
ND-1W Metal Receptacle 11" x 8" x 4" White 1 ea 1 ea
CDW Plastic Combination Receptacle with Removable Rigid Liner 11.5" x 9.75" x 5.625" White 1 ea 6/cs
HS-6140WP All-In-One Plastic Waste Receptacle with Removable Rigid Liner 11.5" x 9.75" x 5.625" White 1 ea 1 ea
2201 Swing Type Double Entry Metal Receptacle 9" x 9" x 10.75" White 1 ea 1 ea
Receptacle Liner BagsItem # Description Size Color Selling Unit Case Pack
LBSF500 SecureFit360® Poly Liner Bags 13" x 14" with 6" strap Clear 1 cs 500/cs
LBM500 Poly Liner Bags 10" x 4" x 12" Clear 1 cs 500/cs
KL Kraft Waxed Liner Bags 7.5" x 10.5" x 3" Brown 1 cs 500/cs
HS-6141 Kraft Waxed Liner Bags 9.375" x 10.5" x 3.25" Brown 1 cs 250/cs
6802W Kraft Waxed Liner Bags 8" x 8.5" x 7" Brown 1 cs 500/cs
Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Dispensers and Personal Disposal BagsItem # Description Size Color Selling Unit Case Pack
SDW Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Dispenser, ABS Plastic 3.75" x 5.25" x 1" White 1 ea 12/cs
SDSC Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Dispenser, ABS Plastic 3.75" x 5.25" x 1" Satin Chrome 1 ea 12/cs
SDSS Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Dispenser, Stainless Steel 3.75" x 5.25" x 1" Stainless Steel 1 ea 25/cs
SBX50Scensibles® Personal Disposal Bag Refill, 1 mil High Density Polyethylene
Box: 3.5" x 5" x .5"Bag: 3.375" x 9.75" x 2" gusset
Pink/Floral Pattern
1 cs50 bgs/bx -
24 bx/cs
We see menstrual care solutions to be as necessary as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. We champion universal access because, let’s face it, this isn’t a topic people talk easily about. When designing restrooms and specifying their equipment, few consider the stigma of being left unprepared while away from home should your period come unexpectedly. For this reason, and because “it’s always been this
way”, many public washrooms offer nothing.
Let’s change that.
Learn more about the movement by visiting
hospeco.com/periodpartner
• case studies/news • resources • media/video • products
All EV2 series dispensers are specifically designed for small restrooms (1-2 stalls)
EV2-FREE Dispenses: (8) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (12) Tampax® Tampons 17.25" x 10.75" x 6.5" White Metal 1 ea 1 ea
EV2SB-FREE Dispenses: (8) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (12) Tampax® Tampons 17.25" x 10.75" x 6.5" Black Metal/Stainless Steel 1 ea 1 ea
EV2SS-FREE Dispenses: (8) Size #4 box Sanitary napkins & (12) Tampax® Tampons 17.25" x 10.75" x 6.5" Stainless Steel 1 ea 1 ea
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