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.

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

For anyone who has survived a building fire or major flooding, the benefits of having a reasonable disaster or emergency management plan are immediately obvious. However, simply executing a disaster management plan is insufficient unless a building also has a focused awareness program that is routinely delivered and updated ...

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

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

Canada's recycling rules offer a coincidental safeguard against counterfeit refrigerant, which is causing safety ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Fire departments in Ontario have been asked to report fires or explosions associated with electrical meter installations to the Office of the Fire Marshal ...

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

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.

Water spills, leaks and floods are a common occurrence that can have a costly impact on public and workplace safety and building operations.

Retraining in WHMIS will likely be required upon the introduction of the globally harmonized system for classifying and labelling chemicals.

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

Between May and August 2011, five panels of glass fell from balcony guards on the Festival Tower, a 41-storey condominium in downtown Toronto that was completed in 2010. Since then, residents of the Festival Tower have launched ...

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