Health & Safety
6 ways to prepare for increased foot traffic
Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.
Chemical dispenser selection tips & best practices
Selecting a precise, high-quality chemical dispenser provides a cleaner, healthier environment and allows your cleaning team to keep up.
The pandemic cleaning takeaways
This is the perfect time to determine what we in the facility cleaning and real estate industries have learned from the pandemic.
Preparing facility floors for winter
During winter weather, facility floors can suffer from snow, ice, salt, and sand being tracked throughout a building.
Are combination vaccines key to combating flu’s resurgence?
Combined booster jabs for COVID-19 and influenza could become the norm, according to authors of a new study.
Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores
A University of Guelph study found the risk of exposure from high-touch surfaces in grocery stores is low if recommended protocols are followed.
New CCOHS app offers COVID-19 resources for workers
The Safe Work app hosts over 120 COVID-19 resources, including tip sheets, infographics, videos, and other guidance.
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.
Construction and maintenance work among the most dangerous jobs
Various jobs in these industries were found to suffer fatality rates of several times the average of 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
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.
Digitizing fire protection for facility inspections
With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.
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.
The power of antimicrobial coatings
While not substitutes for regular cleaning and disinfection practices, these coatings can help to reduce human exposure to viruses.
U.S. government aims to protect workers from extreme heat
OSHA is taking steps to better protect workers in extreme-heat environments after this summer's heatwaves.
Rates of other hospital-acquired infections increasing
A new report attributes a rise in other infections to a "laser focus" on COVID-19 and exhausted and overworked staff.






















