Safety
Facility managers are often charged with health and safety responsibilities, including fire safety and alarm systems, OSHA inspections, ergonomics, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, and much more.
Case Study: Corporate Industrial Campus Flood Risk Mitigation
Portadam provided flood risk mitigation services to prevent weather-related damage at Sonoco Products Company’s manufacturing facility.
New Program Offers Schools 3-Step Process To Improve IAQ
New Green Seal and Healthy Schools Campaign program prioritizes low- and no-cost measures to improve indoor air quality and sustainability at schools and universities.
Is Your Facility Prepared For An Active Shooter Incident?
Facility executives can upgrade their surveillance cameras to provide a 24/7 monitoring service that can identify a gun threat.
OSHA Awards Over $11.7M In Workplace Safety, Health Grants
Harwood grants support workplace health and safety, focusing on targeted training, hazard awareness, and creating safety training programs.
MSD Solutions Lab Launches Safety Innovation Challenge
Safety Innovation Challenge is one of several initiatives launching this year by the MSD Solutions Lab to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
ISSA Receives OSHA Grant For Workplace Safety and Health Training
The cleaning industry trade association was awarded a grant for workplace safety and health training on infectious diseases.
Safeguarding Facilities During Severe Weather Events
As the 2022 hurricane season picks up, facility executives should brush up on how to best keep buildings safe during adverse weather events.
How Clean Is The Indoor Air At Your Workplace?
An International Day of Clean Air survey found only 36% of respondents describe the indoor air at their workplace as "very clean."
Elevator Safety During Hurricane Season
Elevator companies have become more proactive about offering product solutions that help mitigate passenger entrapment and equipment damage.
The Benefits Of Switching To Green Cleaning
More cleaning companies are focused on creating safer, environmentally-friendly solutions that are more efficient for facility managers.
Dispelling Myths About CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems
This technical paper from BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems dispels five common misconceptions about CPVC pipe and fittings.
Keep Employees Safe On The Hottest Days Of The Year
High heat and longer hours put construction workers in increased danger of suffering a heat-related illness or accident while on the job.
The Impact Of Remote Inspections On Worksites
NFPA 915, the proposed standard for remote inspections, may give the facilities industry a push into the digital future.
ESSER Funds: Five Ways To Create Cleaner Classrooms
Here are five ways to put ESSER funds to use and create cleaner environments for students and teachers as they return to the classroom.
The Perils Of A Paper Permit System
A Permit to Work system ensures that only qualified people are working on a task, which helps keep everyone in a facility safe.
Would You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse?
In a zombie apocalypse, you might think your odds of survival hinge on physical and mental strength. But according to a recent ranking, what really matters is where you live.
The Top 8 Questions To Ask Your Elevator Service Company
Facility managers should be confident that their elevator service provider has the proper licensing, training, and skills.
Why Facial Recognition Makes Building Management Easier And Safer
Property managers are leveraging advancements in facial recognition technology to help keep buildings safe and secure.
Poppy Health Is Now GBAC STAR™ Registered
To become GBAC STAR Registered, Poppy’s Biosafety Intelligence System had to meet efficacy, cost, health and safety requirements, and prove it helps prevent the spread of disease.
How To Prevent Slips, Trips, And Falls
Knowing where accidents may happen is the first step to reduce these risks.
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[VIDEO] 3 Reasons You Need to Complete an FCA
Quickly get the current conditions of your facilities, so you can prioritize facilities budgets and secure necessary funding with an Facility Condition Assessment (FCA).