Industry News
New model supports social distancing until September
A new model shows that continuing social distancing at the current levels in Ontario and Quebec until mid-September could save about 100,000 lives.
Survey examines impacts of COVID-19 on Americans’ hand hygiene
The Bradley Corporation’s recently conducted its Healthy Hand Washing Survey to examine the impacts of the coronavirus on U.S-based consumers’ hand hygiene.
Canadian Landscape Standard 2nd edition released
The second edition of the Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) has been released by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).
Day of Mourning honours frontline workers in the building trades
Today's National Day of Mourning takes on new relevance in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic heightens the risk for essential workers on the front lines.
New report shows alarming rate of infection in senior care facilities
The Ontario Health Coalition released a 70-page report tracking 3,783 positive cases of COVID-19 within senior care facilities across the province.
District-wide energy upgrade for Alberta schools
A district-wide energy upgrade across 21 schools in central Alberta will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the facilities.
U of A, AHS to create 3D-printed face shields
University of Alberta faculty and staff are working with Alberta Health Services to create thousands of 3D-printed face "shields" for use in the province's hospitals.
IES releases free report on GUV disinfection
The Illuminating Engineering Society has released a report explaining germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection and its potential to safely reduce the transmission of COVID-19, in response to a wave of conflicting statements and opinions on the topic.
Flood response to rely more on independent action
COVID-19 health protocol is sure to complicate flood response and cleanup in commercial and multi-residential buildings in the coming months, particularly if evacuation is required.
Traffic intensifies on migratory songbird flight path
Advocates for bird-friendly lighting practices and building design recommend some adjustments to the special lighting displays now popping up on the urban landscape.
Nova Scotia introduces new COVID-19 measures at long-term care homes
The provincial government has introduced new measures to protect long-term-care facility residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
New Brunswick creates pandemic task force
The New Brunswick government has established a pandemic task force to help combat COVID-19, to oversee the pandemic response for all aspects of the health-care system.
IICRC no longer accepting OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training HST equivalent for master designations
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced it will no longer be accepting OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training for the Health and
ISSA launches online course in response to COVID-19
Worldwide cleaning industry association ISSA has launched a new online course to help cleaners combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual seminar, by the Global Biorisk
CCOHS offers free workplace resources during COVID-19
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is making a number of relevant courses and publications available for free to help workplaces protect
Remote video inspections abet social distancing
The technology does not replace the human element of inspections, but it does allow for parties to the inspection to be separate from each other.
ASHRAE to aid setup of temporary field hospitals
ASHRAE has forged an epidemic task force to volunteer expert guidance on the setup of temporary field hospitals in non-traditional health care venues, such as convention centres and arenas.






