Tag: Health and Safety
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaners by Clorox
A line of non-bleach cleaners uses a patented activated hydrogen peroxide formula to eliminate germs on a variety of surfaces.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: 445-VBRRCF by Chicago Faucets
This service sink faucet is designed to protect the potable water supply in commercial buildings.
Keeping Germs At Bay
Occupant behavior coupled with effective disinfection practices helps to minimize the spread of illness.
EPA Approves Latest Refrigerant Substitutes
The three hydrocarbon substances can be used in small commercial refrigerators and freezers.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: HYGEN Clean Water System by Rubbermaid
This system promotes cleaner mops and facility surfaces with a water filter integrated into the mop bucket.
Worker Summer Safety Tips
Grainger shares several tips to help workers in and around facilities stay cool this summer.
How Do Your Health Practices Measure Up?
Submit your facility's hygiene initiatives to be considered for The Healthy Workplace Project Award from Kimberly-Clark Professional.
ASHRAE Standard On Legionellosis Open For Comment
Standard 188P is aimed at helping fms apply available information to prevent this disease associated with building water systems.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cleaning For Environment And Health
This Q&A with Kimberly-Clark Professional addresses pursuing sustainability and health goals through cleaning products and practices.
Johnsonite Launches TFM Resilient Flooring Channel
Johnsonite has unveiled its new Resilient Flooring Channel on the Today’s Facility Manager website.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Pura Finish On Kimball Office Products
Nearly all the company's wood furniture product lines now feature its water based finish, which contributes to healthy IAQ.
Handwashing And Other Healthy Practices
Kimberly-Clark Professional lent its support to the 2010 Global Handwashing Day this past Friday, October 15.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Five Ways Birds Cost Your Facility Money
This article by Cameron Riddell, president of Bird Barrier America, highlights the threats birds pose to FM budgets.
Standard For K-12 Products Under Development
NSF International and the National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) are working on this tool to certify health, safety, and environmental aspects of products and equipment for educational settings.
EPA Advises On Bedbug Pesticides
The federal agency is involved in activities to assist in managing the bedbug problem.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Expert Advice From Bird-B-Gone
The company has added an Ornithologist to its team of bird control specialists to provide online advice.
Clean Bill Of Health For Stanley Cup
Touched by thousands of hands, this hallowed hockey trophy was tested for bacterial levels.
EPA Monitors Air Outside Schools
The year old initiative monitors air quality surrounding a selection of schools around the United States.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Pharmaceutical Waste Management
MA-based Clean Harbors offers customized pharmaceutical waste management and removal programs for healthcare facilities.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: HealthView From APCO Signs
This modular system that dispenses standard infection control products and displays health related information can be used in all types of facilities.