Health & Safety
Protect occupants from a winter flu resurgence
Flu was almost non-existent last winter due to lockdowns and health measures, but experts warn it may return with a vengeance this winter.
GBAC STAR launches Destination program
The program allows municipalities, tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organizations to demonstrate dedication to building healthier, safer, and more confident communities.
Prioritizing the safety of cleaning professionals
Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.
Airlines demand germ-repelling seat coverings
Demand for coverings that deter the spread of viruses and bacteria has soared as airlines look to mitigate time and financial losses.
Tips to prevent COVID-19 transmission in sport and recreation facilities
It is crucial to evaluate the environment of these facilties and implement measures that mitigate the risk of transmission.
Office workers taking precautions action as COVID-19 concerns persist
Employees are taking more COVID-19 precautions and changing their workplace habits as concerns begin to mount again.
Facility managers & a cleaner experience
Open communication from management and staff will be key to normalizing new and fast-evolving cleaning procedures.
Fighting germs in the era of shared workspaces
The challenges of keeping offices clean and hygienic have intensified due to the booming pandemic popularity of co-working spaces.
5 steps to safer & healthier entertainment venues
As live sports and entertainment return, managers of venues are faced with an assortment of safety and cleanliness challenges.
The added value of cleaning audits in sanitary maintenance
Here's a walk-through of three key types of audits readily available and feasible for cleaning and maintenance.
One year on: Keeping facilities clean & safe
Key considerations for cleaning commercial workspaces in a post-COVID-19 world.
Yorkdale becomes first Canadian retail centre to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation
Yorkdale is the latest Canadian facility to achieve the certification, which indicates that best infection prevention practices are in place.
Silver foil can affect risk of infection in hospitals
Researchers found the risk of contamination on foil-covered high-touch surfaces was significantly lower.
Help mitigate spread of illness in workplaces
Now that most places are returning to work and removing social distancing protocols, it’s important to stay on top of facility cleanliness.
Debunking the immunity myth around cleaning
There's an established theory that over-enthusiastic cleaning can weaken immune systems, particularly those of children.
Promoting health and safety in the washroom
As vaccinations increase and people become more comfortable visiting public spaces again, there will be greater demand for clean washrooms.
Edmonton becomes first Canadian GBAC STAR-accredited destination
Explore Edmonton has secured the biorisk certification.






















