Wisconsin State Fair Park Receives GBAC STARTM Accreditation
Wisconsin State Fair Park is one of the first fairgrounds in the United States to receive GBAC STARTM Accreditation, the gold standard on outbreak prevention, response, and recovery for prepared facilities.
Under the guidance of GBAC, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, Wisconsin State Fair Park has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfections, and infectious disease prevention in its facilities.
This accreditation encompasses all buildings and outdoor facilities at State Fair Park, including the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Receiving third-party validation is the culmination of many years of preparedness and commitment to operating safely.
Learn more about what GBAC means here.
What GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Means
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program Official Statements
“Earning the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation encompasses upholding the highest standard of cleanliness at Wisconsin State Fair Park.”
“We are pleased to achieve re-accreditation through this prestigious program, keeping safety at the forefront to protect staff, exhibitors, Fairgoers, and all who visit the Fair Park.”
“GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure workers, customers, and key stakeholders that they have proven systems in place to maintain clean and healthy environments that are safe for business.”
“By taking this important step to pursue GBAC STAR, Wisconsin State Fair Park has received third-party validation that it follows strict protocols for biorisk situations, thereby demonstrating its preparedness and commitment to operating safely.”
“In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the GBAC STAR accreditation program is exactly what facilities need to confidently reopen and keep staff, customers, and communities safe.”
“The way the world views cleaning has changed overnight. To effectively recover from this crisis and prepare for the next, it’s essential that businesses take these necessary steps—and we’re thrilled to have a stable of top organizations that have already committed to the program.”
About Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC)
Composed of international leaders in the field of microbial-pathogenic threat analysis, mitigation, response, and recovery, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, provides training, guidance, accreditation, certification, crisis management assistance, and leadership to government, commercial and private entities looking to mitigate, quickly address, and/or recover from biological threats and real-time crises.
The organization’s services include biorisk management program assessment and training, Forensic Restoration® response and remediation, the GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program, training and certification of individuals, and consulting for building owners and facility managers. For more information, visit www.gbac.org.
About ISSA
With more than 9,300 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry.
The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com.