World Health Organization

Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?

Global Handwashing Day
Observed annually on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights how washing hands with soap and water helps save lives by preventing the spread of disease.

Automatic Door Requirements For Building Accessibility

The International Code Council explores how automatic door requirements improve building accessibility for Building Safety Month.

Candida Auris: The Fungus Threatening Healthcare Facilities

Last week, the CDC announced that cases of this fungal infection are growing significantly, especially in long-term healthcare facilities.

Mold: A Hidden Threat

At least 45 million buildings in the U.S. have unhealthy levels of mold, including offices, schools, hospitals, and homes.

4 Supportive Design Strategies To Improve Mental Health In The Workplace

In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, see supportive design tactics that go hand-in hand with improved mental health.

Blue Shield Of California Achieves Carbon Neutrality

The nonprofit health plan has integrated environmental sustainability as part of its public health strategy; latest milestone equates to taking 6,300 cars off the road each year.

Friday Funny: Are We Ready To Work From Home?

Many employees are suddenly working from home to try to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. The Internet is ready with the memes.

100 Products That Can Help Stop The Spread Of COVID-19

The Center For Biocide Chemistries (CBC) has published a list of 100 ready-to-use, dilutable, and wipeable biocidal products that are approved by the EPA as effective at killing viruses like the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Indoor Humidification Can Reduce Coronavirus Transmission, Infection Risk

A study from Condair shows raising air humidity by humidification reduces the risk of virus spread in hospitals and other buildings at low-cost and without causing negative effects.

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