Tag: COVID-19
IAQ Monitoring: A Key Defense Against Viral Transmission
IAQ monitoring can show air filtration and distribution system effectiveness in buildings with outdated infrastructure.
A Quick Look Back Before We Forge Ahead
A member of Facility Executive’s Editorial Advisory Board recaps how the past twelve months have been for the facility management industry.
Will Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Be On The Rise This Winter?
New research suggests businesses should step up facility protection measures ahead of a combined respiratory virus season this winter.
Infection Rates Improve Following COVID-19 Pandemic Spike
More than 85% of hospitals improved performance on at least one of three dangerous infections, according to new Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group.
An Air Cleaning Alternative For The 21st Century
North Carolina State University researchers have developed an air filtration technology that catches and kills pathogens with up to 99.9% efficiency.
A Layered Approach To Clean Air
In the pursuit of improved indoor air quality and infection mitigation, combining UVC and MERV 8 filters exceeds MERV 13 pathogen removal performance.
UV Disinfection Stations Raise The Bar On Post-Pandemic Hygiene
UV disinfection stations offer an effective, low cost, chemical-free solution that in most cases presents no risk to mobile devices.
Corporate HQs Are Being Reimagined, Not Disappearing
Most companies require employees to be in the office three days a week, but not all employees are compliant, according to a new CoreNet Global survey.
Summer Cleaning: Ensuring A Healthy Facility For 2023 & Beyond
Summer is a great time to conduct an internal audit of your facility's health and safety protocols, formalize best practices, and begin preparation for the rest of the year.
Meeting Lofty Expectations Of Restroom Hygiene: Three Years Post-Pandemic
Restrooms remain under scrutiny and are one of the most essential areas for facilities to maintain in order to ensure excellent hygiene for guests.
The HVAC Evolution
See how HVAC technology has improved to provide better indoor air quality for occupants.
Human-Centric Workplace Design
In the post-pandemic era, designers and architects are taking a more mindful approach to workplace design.
Navigating The New Workplace: Four Key Tensions
The new world of work creates friction for facility management teams, who need to plan around erratic demands for space and occupancy that change daily.
How This Elementary School Improved Its IAQ
Panther Valley Elementary School in Nesquehoning, PA improved its IAQ to create a better environment for students and staff.
Serious Injuries And Fatalities On Decline In Utilities Industry
For its new report, ISN analyzed more than 20,000 serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace from 2017-2021.
Jersey City Municipal Buildings First In NJ To Achieve WELL Rating
Following in Miami's footsteps, Jersey City is just the second U.S. city to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating across a large part of its municipal building portfolio.
Observing Office Trends
Spaces for creative group work and individual quiet work have the greatest impact on space effectiveness and experience.
New Research Will Study Filtered Far UV-C Technology
First-of-its-kind research collaboration will evaluate the efficacy of Far-UVC pathogen deactivation while identifying and assessing any negative impact on surrounding air.
Americans Agree On This: Washing Your Hands Is Important!
Nearly all adults believe handwashing is essential to maintaining overall health and wellbeing, according to a new survey.
Join ISSA: Rethink What Clean Means
Become a member of ISSA to Rethink What Clean Means, and discover how cleaning to the highest standard can help you achieve your business goals.