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.



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Core Body Cooling StaCool Vests

The StaCool Under Vest is a core body cooling system that keeps users cool, comfortable, and productive while working in the summer heat, without compromising mobility.
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EarthTronics Offers New TBEM10 Emergency Power Source

UL Listed in the U.S. and Canada, the power source for LED T8 Type B Tubes provides a retrofit for existing fluorescent fixtures as part of an emergency lighting system.
long term care facilities

The Ongoing Battle Against COVID-19 In Long Term Care Facilities

As nursing homes and assisted living communities continue to battle COVID-19, facilities leadership still face tough challenges.
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$11.5M In Worker Safety, Health Training Grants Available From OSHA

Three types of training grants will fund education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards, including the coronavirus.
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U.S. Employers Making Plans To Get Workers Back To Work Safely

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions survey of more than 200 employers found 88% have a COVID-19 return-to-work task force in place.
Exit Lights

Illuminating The Importance Of Emergency And Exit Lights

Facility managers should understand the role of emergency and exit lighting and the importance of maintaining these units.
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BRAVO! Infection Prevention Program

BRAVO! Group Services has created a comprehensive cleaning program to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other contagions in the workplace.

Rodents Adapt To Empty Facilities During COVID-19

From the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) here are five actions for facility management as these pests have increased opportunity to gain access to buildings.
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8 Tips To Keep Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Facility Workers Safe

A new alert from OSHA lists safety tips employers can use to protect nursing home and long-term care facility workers from exposure to the coronavirus.
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Model TNL280 Pendent Spray Nozzle

Model TNL280 is a cULus Corrosion Resistant nonautomatic (open) pendent spray nozzle / sprinkler suitable for use in fixed fire protection systems but designed primarily for use in tunnel fire protection.
post-pandemic

USGBC Launches Global Economic Recovery Strategy

USGBC has outlined a path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments, and communities prepare for a post-pandemic world.
List N

U.S. EPA Releases Web-Based List N Tool To Identify COVID-19 Disinfectants

The tool from EPA aims to speed up the search for disinfectant products, and there’s also an expedited review process for List N updates.
Hilton

Hilton Defines New Standard Of Hotel Cleanliness

Working with RB/Lysol and Mayo Clinic, starting next month Hilton will elevate hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.
first responders

Siemens And Radio Solutions Inc. Alliance Focused On First Responders

This solution is focused on addressing inadequate radio coverage for emergency first responders in commercial buildings.

GBAC STAR Accreditation Program

The GBAC STAR facility accreditation program on cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention is the industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation.
Legionella

Buildings Closed Due To COVID-19 At Risk For Legionnaires’ Disease

Buildings reopening following the shutdown pose a health risk that mimics COVID-19 if water systems aren't brought online properly.
location data

InnerSpace Location Data Supports Public Safety

Designed with public health and safety in mind, inFORCE analyzes the movement of people within public spaces for Smart Cities.
IFMA Foundation

IFMA Foundation Provides Pandemic Planning and Response Guide for Facilities

The document, sponsored by by ABM, IFMA, Planon, Global Workplace Analytics, and others, offers facility management professionals guidance on pandemic planning, response, and recovery.
time clocks

Touch-Free Time Clocks With Temperature Reading Capabilities From Ascentis

Ascentis CarePoint offers touch-free thermal temperature readings and other time clock functionality to support a safe and productive work environment.
modern office

Workplace Reimagined: COVID-19 Reshapes Modern Office Experience

Facility professionals are evaluating long-term impacts from the pandemic shutdown. Some are exploring concepts and designs for the post-recovery office.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.