Canadian Facility Management & Design - Risk Management
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Risk Management

New sanitizers to prevent superbugs

Managers can prevent superbugs from spreading in facilities by using new anolyte sanitizers that don't allow viruses or bacteria to gain resistance.

How to prevent mould by controlling moisture

Implementinging a comprehensive moisture management strategy is key to prevent mould. It also reduces potential health risks and liability.

Disaster preparedness plans for facilities

Preparing for emergency situations at facilities requires continuously exercising and refining disaster preparedness and recovery programs.

How to protect property from water damage

Property owners and managers can take steps to protect property from water damage by simply walking around their building during and after rainstorms.

Preparing for medical emergencies

Property managers should have thorough procedures in place in order to effectively deal with any medical emergencies that may happen on site.

What a rise in extreme weather means for FMs

The rise in extreme weather events means that facility managers need to be prepared to deal with everything from floods to ice storms.

Fire safety planning

For building managers, a thorough and up-to-date fire safety plan is vital for both the safety of occupants and the preservation of the premises.

Preparing an emergency response plan

Here are five steps to get started on a comprehensive emergency response plan.

Minimizing business and legal risk

In the design sector, designers face three types of general risks: financial; time; and impact on reputation.

Toronto floods expose vulnerable infrastructure

Flooding and power outages following an intense storm in Toronto last week give heed to long-standing concerns about ...

Calgary managers turn to their emergency plans

Theory became reality for many of Calgary's building owners and managers late last week as flood waters ...

Recognizing safety threats in the janitor’s closet

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

Reducing the risk of Legionella

Any water source in a building that can be aerosolized may be a Legionella risk, particularly where the water is dirty, remains still or is not exposed to a ...
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Rise up

Studies examining the effectiveness of implementing ceiling lifts have found decreases in injury rates, decreases in workers’ compensation claims, perceived decreases in the risk of injury and improved morale with a decrease in absenteeism.

Caution afoot

Engineering and life safety specialists are currently examining stairwell concerns in preparation for possible new or revised rules that would be introduced in the 2015 National Building Code.
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Flooding brings immediate, downstream costs

Water spills, leaks and floods are a common occurrence that can have a costly impact on public and workplace safety and building operations.
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Legislation gets to the heart of health and safety

Manitoba is the first Canadian province to mandate automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in specific facilities.