There are ways to protect floors and keep them looking their best during the winter. Here are five critical elements or components of floor care.

Much of the existing building stock falls short of the universal design ideal, but RHFAC can help owners/managers identify impediments to access and set priorities to address them.

There are various products on the market for managing the season’s worst, which can make choosing a de-icing material a difficult task.

New UV-C Disinfection technologies are being implemented across the globe in an attempt to eliminate harmful microorganisms before they reach patients.

Canada’s growing cities are fueling pesticide resistance as rodents, bed bugs and cockroaches better adapt to human environments.

Building occupants may still be inhaling VOCs and other chemical emissions despite the use of eco-friendly products.

A hotel housekeeper in Canada is estimated to assume 8,000 different body postures every shift. Repetitive motion injuries are common.

Health officials won’t quite know what to expect until later this fall, but facilities should still brace themselves no matter what flu strain will spread.

Every day, millions of janitors compromise safety when handling garbage and recycled materials.

Summer-like conditions this past September and now October may contribute to higher rodent activity in the fall season.

When educating children and young adults about good hand hygiene practices, it’s important to implement the right handwashing practices.

The terms “sell by” and “use by” are likely to be replaced on labeling with the new, voluntary term “best if used by” on many food products.

Wasps have a frightening reputation for their aggressive behaviour and are often seen in greater numbers towards the end of summer.

Indoor air quality specialists concur that larger commercial buildings are among the better places to be when outdoor conditions are compromised since HVAC systems typically incorporate air filtration.

Infection prevention and control, while taken seriously in healthcare settings, isn’t always a priority in educational facilities.

The University of Manitoba is currently undertaking the largest accessibility audit ever conducted in the province.

Information technology is safety management, with rapid advances in cloud computing and data management technologies.