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.



Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Three Considerations To Effectively Vet Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Whether creating a fire safety plan for the first time or revisiting it after a few years, here are some important factors to keep in mind when choosing a fire detection system.
Most Common Workplace Injury

NSC Expands Grant Programs To Solve The Most Common Workplace Injury

National Safety Council has committed up to $535,000 in grants to foster development of methods to mitigate musculoskeletal disorders across a range of sectors and workplaces.
snow and ice

Got Snow? Here’s How To Handle It!

If you're dealing with a winter storm that's creating dangerous snow and ice conditions at your facility, here are some timely resources.
campus safety

Three Ways Schools Can Improve Campus Safety

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can enhance campus safety and deter potential criminal behavior.
cleaner

ECA Technology: How “Clean” Is Your Cleaner?

Do many commonly-used cleaning products have just as many risks as benefits? This article explores the benefits of ECA technology.
MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report

Workplace Injuries: More Focus Needed On MSD Reduction

A new National Safety Council report shows majority of companies surveyed have strong safety cultures, but more focus needed on musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction and innovation.
fleet

National Safety Council Reveals Fleet Essentials Training Program

Driving for work is the leading cause of occupational death in the U.S. The National Safety Council program aims to close the gap in training.
Air Filtration

Breathing Easier: Air Filtration Innovation Eliminates Smoke, Improves IAQ

New filtration technology from a university research laboratory is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against smoke produced by global wildfires.
fire detection products

Fire Detection & Suppression Product Focus

From portable fire extinguishers to fire detection and alarm systems, consider this assortment of products to keep your facility and its occupants safe.
IAQ monitoring

IAQ Monitoring: A Key Defense Against Viral Transmission

IAQ monitoring can show air filtration and distribution system effectiveness in buildings with outdated infrastructure.
Workplace Fatalities

What Was The Most Common Cause Of Workplace Fatalities In 2022?

New six-year study of serious injuries and fatalities by ISN spotlights unique risks to workers in transportation, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and utilities industries.
December 2023 Issue, Facility Executive

Facility Executive December 2023 Issue

The December 2023 issue explores business continuity and the next generation of facility management. Plus, stormwater management trends, LED lighting, and SOLUTIONS for 2024.
retail safety

It’s The Holiday Season: Retail Workers Are Worried About Personal Safety

Retail workers report that petty theft , grab-and-run incidents, and hostile customer interactions have increased in their stores over the past year.
legacy phone lines

Legacy Phone Lines Are Draining Your Profits

Copper wire phone lines supporting emergency devices are being phased out while draining your profits. How will you stop the leak?
Healthcare Workplace Safety

Medical Waste Management Is Critical To Patient Care

New healthcare workplace safety report raises concern over proper medical waste management and safety within healthcare organizations.
Small Business Cleaning

ACI Launches Updated Small Business Cleaning Guide

Clean Means Business: A Guide for Healthy Workspaces is a free toolkit that provides updated cleaning guidance and resources for small businesses.
facility resilience

Preparing For The Worst: Planning For Facilities Resilience

Organizational leaders are focused on long-term planning efforts to prepare for an increase in extreme weather events.
sick in the office

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.
Hospital Safety

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.
whistleblower protections

New Agreement Strengthens Whistleblower Protections

A new Memorandum of Understanding will enable OSHA and National Labor Relations Board to more effectively enforce related laws and protect workers' rights.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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