Health & Safety
Spring and summer pest management for your building
Maintenance managers have so many responsibilities throughout the spring and summer and pest management can become a time consuming and costly issue if not addressed
Addressing seasonal depression with your cleaning workforce
As the days get shorter, keeping employees motivated can be a challenge, especially in the cleaning industry, where the work can be solitary, often taking
Preventing and addressing fall mould
Mould and mildew are common allergens that can worsen seasonal allergies, often occurring during the fall and winter months. Mould spores can be found both
Firefighting foams on track to detoxify
PFAS are tapped to be classified as toxic substances due to their adverse properties and potential to be dispersed into the environment in quantities and/or concentrations that could pose immediate or long-term harm.
Microplastics and commercial cleaning
Sustainability in cleaning means taking an overall greener approach to products, practices, and creating partnerships that support your company’s ESG goals. While many business owners
The importance of cleaning over costs
Investing in top-tier cleaning protocols while managing a business and maximizing margins can be a difficult endeavour these days, but cleanliness cannot be compromised. As
Protecting outdoor workers from the summer heat
Summer weather is here, and that means hot conditions for many outdoor maintenance workers. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tools that outdoor
Outdoor workers may be at risk for hearing loss
Seasonal property maintenance includes various tasks that take place outdoors, and many of which include loud machinery. Protecting your teams means investing in the PPE
Avoiding slip and fall accidents in your warehouse
As winter weather continues, the risk of slip and fall accidents increases. Your warehouse floor is a large space that can become wet and slippery
The EPA bans TCE and PCE, commonly used in commercial applications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments, marking another
Increasing safety on your loading dock
Is your loading dock as safe as it can be? Studies show that 25 per cent of warehouse injuries occur on loading docks, so that’s
New health and safety portal supports businesses
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small businesses across Canada meet their health and
Practicing safe outdoor winter maintenance
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From cleaning windows to completing
What’s in your cleaning products?
The cleaning industry plays a vital role in maintaining health and safety, ensuring that workplaces, public spaces, and homes are free from harmful pathogens and
The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the
Cleaning chemicals and the dangers they pose
Even though sustainability is emerging as a top cleaning trend, with organic ingredients and eco-friendly practices on the rise, harsh, toxic chemicals still exist in
New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation (4th edition,






















