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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. health articles below.
Are Your Facilities Ready For 2020?
A new guide from Aramark identifies the top 20 trends that will influence the future of facilities management.
MetLife First Life Insurance Company To Earn Fitwel Building Certifications
Fitwel measures the health impact of a building based on how it promotes occupant safety, how it increases physical activity, and how it affects the health of the surrounding community.
New Digital Library Features Sustainable Buildings Around The World
The World Green Building Council has launched a new case study library showcasing excellence in sustainable development globally, featuring buildings that are net zero carbon and/or enhance human health.
Intelligent Calendar for EHS Compliance
Encamp Calendar provides users with up-to-the-minute views of their entire compliance reporting schedule across all of their facilities.
An Industry First: Excel Dryer Publishes Health Product Declarations
The high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR®, XLERATOReco®, and ThinAir® Hand Dryers were reviewed and their materials verified by a third party.
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance For Best Friend Fridays!
All this month, the American Heart Association has been encouraging people to bring their furry best friend to work to help their hearts.
Physical Activity, Sustainable Materials Create Healthy Residence Halls
Residence halls can be designed to promote physical activity and healthy habits, while using healthy materials and building systems to provide a healthy environment.
SunLike Series Natural Spectrum LEDs Benefit Health, Well-Being
A recent study revealed that Seoul Semiconductor’s SunLike Series Natural Spectrum LEDs have beneficial effects on human health and well-being.
Is Taking A Summer Vacation Too Much Of A Challenge?
As the summer vacation season nears, a new survey reveals that professionals find disconnecting from the office isn't always so easy. What are your plans this summer?
Design For Daylighting
Brighten the outlook of building occupants and reduce lighting costs by bringing natural light inside.
USGBC Explores Green Building Industry’s Role As Global Solution
The new report takes a closer look at Americans' views on environmental issues and how the green building industry can be better positioned as a global solution.
Deep Cleaning The Winter Blues Out Of Schools
The school year has just started, but it's never too early to plan ahead: Deep cleaning over the winter break can help create a healthy and safe learning environment.
Cleaning To Safeguard Health
Protect the well-being of facility staff and building occupants with green cleaning principles.
Clorox® Total 360™ System
The Clorox® Total 360™ Electrostatic Sprayer provides superior surface coverage so commercial facilities can do much more, much faster, for much less.
FM Alert: Green Cleaning Guide Released
IFMA has released a how-to guide on green cleaning, the latest update in its series on sustainability for facility managers.
First Buildings In Singapore Register For WELL Certification
Paya Lebar Quarter is the city’s first project to register for the new global building standard focused on occupant well-being and productivity.
FM Alert: Workplace Anti-Retaliation Practices Recommended
OSHA's new recommended practices are intended to help companies promote workplace anti-retaliation programs.
FM Alert: OSHA Training To Improve Federal Worker Safety, Health
OSHA will conduct a three-day training event in August to educate federal agency safety and health personnel on how to provide safe and healthful workplaces for federal employees.
Well Living Lab Strives For Healthier Indoor Spaces
Delos®, Mayo Clinic collaborate on first ever, human-centered research center dedicated to creating healthier indoor spaces.
OSHA Clarifies Whistleblower Dispute Process
OSHA directive explains new process to assist early resolution of whistleblower complaints.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Don’t Laugh! Exercise At Your Desk To Improve Your Health
While it may look silly, simple desk exercises can do a great deal in terms of office worker general health and well being. So get up, walk around, and shape up!
Sick Building Syndrome May Be Linked To Migraines
Office workers may suffer more intense migraines and more frequent headaches due to an uncomfortable indoor environment, more commonly known as sick building syndrome, says a new report from Ball State University.
Soap Donated To Green Bay, WI Schools
Georgia-Pacific Professional donated an estimated two year supply to the city's school district.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: enMotion Automated Touchless Sanitizer Dispenser
This recent introduction from Georgia-Pacific Professional provides sanitizer to building occupants.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Winning the War on Germs
The uncertain severity and timing of this year’s flu activity means that schools, businesses, and workplaces need to prepare for higher absenteeism rates, along with cases of presenteeism—when someone goes to work or school while sick—leading to productivity declines and the possibility of spreading illness to others.
Flu Infection Control Tips
What should your workplace do to prepare for a possible flu pandemic? Keep informed, develop a plan, and implement public health programs are some...
