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.



cannabis use at work

Is There A Safe Level Of Marijuana Use At Work?

According to the National Safety Council, no level of cannabis use is acceptable for those who work in safety sensitive positions.
snow and ice

Six Winter Prep Tips For Facility Management

The National Association of Landscape Professionals offers insight on making sure facilities are ready with a snow and ice management plan.
portables

JVCKENWOOD Introduces NX-1200/1300 Portables

The company's new NX-1200/1300 portable radios operate in two digital protocols (NXDN and DMR) and analog.
fire and life safety

3 Fire And Life Safety Products To Overcome Challenging Installations

When designing and installing a fire and life safety system a variety of challenges can exist. Here are 3 innovative products that meet the demands of these difficult applications.
Visitor and Information Management

SilverShield Visitor and Information Management

The SilverShield Visitor and Information Management System is an effective way for users to vet and manage visitors for any size facility.
electrical box

Bell Weatherproof Outdoor Ceiling Fan Box

The PRCF57550 is weatherproof round electrical box specifically designed to safely support ceiling fans and light fixtures outdoors.
diaphragm pump installation

Electric Diaphragm Pump Installation

Hydro Systems has introduced two pay-for-service Hydro Xtreme electric diaphragm pump installation options: installation supervision or a complete installation package.
Legionnaires’ Disease

Water Systems And Legionella

Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease in buildings could be reduced by practices and policy, states recent report.
super high output

G&G Super High Output Luminaires

G&G Industrial Lighting has developed a new LED board for the WPX harsh environment and HLX hazardous location series fixtures that has increased efficiency, now with up to 160 lumens per watt.
wet/dry vacs

Redesigned RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs

The RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacs line of 6, 12, 14, and 16 gallon models recently underwent an ergonomic makeover, with enhanced features designed to make job site cleanup easier.
WELL Building Standard

The WELL Building Standard And Green Cleaning

Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.
October 2019 Issue

Facility Executive | October 2019 Issue

The October 2019 Issue looks at sustainability for buildings and grounds. Plus sensor technology, keeping facility grounds safe, and lighting retrofits.
protect employees

Everbridge Partnership Helps Protect Employees

Everbridge announced a partnership with RiskBand as part of its strategy to reach the broadest set of workers, regardless of their physical location.
houses of worship

Houses Of Worship And Children’s Health

The U.S. EPA has released a free booklet that facility managers at houses of worship can reference to identify and mitigate potential health threats, such as lead and radon exposure.
Fire Safety Technology Trends

Did You Miss Our “Fire Safety Technology Trends” Webinar?

View this free video webinar sponsored by Edwards and find out how new codes and standards are driving innovation and significant technological changes in the Fire Safety industry.
intellgent calendar

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.
water dispensers

ASSE International Releases Standard For Water Dispensers

Water dispensers covered by Standard 1023 include an integral electrically powered heater or cooler.
R-32 refrigerant

Daikin Adopts R-32 Refrigerant

Daikin companies in North America announced they are developing ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial, and applied products utilizing R-32 refrigerant.
IAQ app

Pure Air Control Services IAQ App

IAQ Quick Check is an IAQ app that provides a step by step process to input the necessary data for Pure Air Control Services to accurately quote indoor air quality testing or building and HVAC/Building restoration services.
active shooter

Did You Miss Our “Active Shooter Preparedness For Facility Managers” Webinar?

What should you be doing to prepare prior to an active shooter incident? What actions should your team take during an incident? View this free video webinar and find out.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

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

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