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.



building readiness

ASHRAE Offers COVID-19 Building Readiness/Reopening Guidance

The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has developed guidance on mitigating potential health risks during reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
disinfection program

Facility Disinfection Program

The Smart Tools Enhanced Facility Disinfection Program provides the framework and confidence to ensure healthy facilities needed by in-house and contract cleaners during and beyond this crucial period.
return-to-work

Facility, Real Estate Industry Giants Team Up In Response To COVID-19

Well Living Lab, Delos, Cushman & Wakefield, Hines are working together to advance return-to-work guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
body temperature

Seek Thermal Launches New Temperature Screening System

Seek Scan™ is a simple, low-cost thermal imaging system designed to automate body temperature screening using skin temperature as a proxy.
employees temperatures

COVID-19: Screening Employee Temperatures: What Employers Need to Know

Recently, several states and local municipalities have implemented orders or issued guidance urging or requiring that temperature checks be implemented before employees are permitted to report to work.
health & safety software

AlertEnterprise Health & Safety Software Modules

Workforce Access Governance Health & Safety and Workspace Intelligence Health & Safety software modules are designed to help strengthen business strategies for reopening.
health kiosk

MPS Launches Sentry Health Kiosk To Reduce COVID-19 Spread

The health safety kiosk ensures body temperature and hand sanitization compliance with controlled entry and optional mask monitoring.
COVID-19 Prevention

Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Poster Now Available In 13 Languages

In addition to English and Spanish, OSHA offers “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 more languages.
surge protection

DITEK Modular Surge Protection Device

The DTK-DF120S12 Deflector Series Surge Protective Device model is specifically designed to protect convenience stores and multi-dispenser fueling stations from unnecessary damage caused by electrical surge events.
physical access

BOMA Releases Guidance Document On Building Re-entry After COVID-19

The Building Owners and Managers Association International shares steps for: planning and preparation; social distancing and PPE; common areas; elevators; security; janitorial; and mechanical systems.
Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month Kicks Off Today

Celebrating its 40th year, the 2020 campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.
safe distancing

iinside Releases Safe Distancing Technology

iinside released SafeDistance, a free upgrade to its LiDAR-powered solution for monitoring and analyzing crowd density in public spaces.
Workplace COVID-19 Exposure

Over Half Of U.S. Employees Worry About Workplace COVID-19 Exposure

Eagle Hill Consulting research finds 53 percent of workers say the availability of coronavirus testing would make them feel safe going back to work; 42 percent want to retain remote work flexibility.
cleaning services

Cleaning Coalition of America Formed In Wake of COVID-19

Launched in April 2020 by seven industry organizations, the Coalition is focused on the interests of cleaning services professionals nationwide.
sanitization services

Tangram Three-Tiered Sanitization Services

Tangram Workplace Sanitization services are available in three levels to address each site’s challenges, exposure scenarios, and operational complexities with minimal impact on occupants and operations
infection control

UG2 ReNew Program Addresses Transition To Post-COVID-19 World

This new program from UG2 mitigates risk of infection as employees, students, consumers, and fans reoccupy facilities.
back to work

Back To Work: How To Reboot In A Post-COVID-19 World

As lockdowns begin to ease and pressure to restart the economy ramps up, companies need to determine how to keep employees safe as they go back to work.
intubation shields

Sky Factory Panels Turn Intubation Shields

Sky Factory helps COVID-19 relief efforts by turning SkyCeiling Panels into Intubation shields.
social distancing social distancing

Tagwall Launches Healthier Workplace Product Line

Acrylic glass partitions create desk separation and social distancing for trading floor desks, bench seating, and creative open work spaces.
facility management

Sloan Supports Temporary Field Hospitals With Touch-Free Restroom Fixtures

The company has provided faucets and flushometers at McCormick Place in Chicago and Yale University's Payne Whitney Gym.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and 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).

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