Risk Management
Precarious work takes toll on hotel housekeepers
A hotel housekeeper in Canada is estimated to assume 8,000 different body postures every shift. Repetitive motion injuries are common.
WiredScore certification to launch in Canada
Proponents and early adopters suggest the program can provide simplified credibility for landlords and simplified assurance for tenants via a formal third-party building assessment and an easily decipherable rating system that is tied to rigorous criteria.
Don’t forget the outliers in office ergonomics
In many workplaces, multiple workers share the same desk or standing work counter. However, not all people are of equal size.
How to navigate lease extensions and renewals
Five tips for tenants as they review, negotiate and exercise lease extensions and renewals.
The case for clean desk policies in the workplace
Despite a shift towards online storage and the growing popularity of the “paperless office,” paper documents continue to be prevalent in Canadian workplaces. More than
Backup power critical to hurricane preparedness
The start of hurricane season is around the corner and it’s important that facilities are prepared.
Re-examining the sit-stand workstation
Recent research suggests that sit-stand workstations may not be the cure for 'sitting disease,' but they can help reduce musculoskeletal discomfort.
Post-occupancy audits in P3 construction projects
When carefully and transparently planned, P3s offer some significant advantages to owners and communities.
Improving hand hygiene in healthcare facilities
Studies have shown that the strategic placement of soap and sanitizer dispensers has been shown to influence hand hygiene.
Protecting emergency power supply system docs
The new emergency power supply system (EPSS) has been commissioned. The design, factory witness testing, installation and site benchmarking are complete. This state-of-the-art power plant
A facility addition with surgical precision
Adding a new wing to the fully developed site would require surgical precision. The original Chinook Regional Hospital, which was constructed close to 30 years
Getting a grip on hand strain and related injuries
Laboratories are common in Canada, reaching from the viniculture industry to universities, pharmaceutical and petro chemical sectors. For lab techs, there are many occupational hazards,
Guard patrols get digital back-up
An expect explains how technology is changing the way guard patrols, which protect people and property, get done.
CIBC Mellon adds Mississauga office
Growth is a common reason for companies to relocate. Indeed, it was one of two key drivers behind CIBC Mellon’s recent move into a Mississauga outpost.
TDSB faces $3.4-billion renewal needs backlog
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has offered a window into its renewal needs backlog by releasing facilities data for each of its school buildings.
Using technology for safe building evacuations
An expert highlights how new systems help first responders deploy their resources more efficiently during building evacuations.
How to create an emergency plan for facilities
This is why building managers should have an emergency plan in place. Besides potentially helping to save lives, it can reduce damage and minimize downtime.

