Infection Control
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.
UV-C technology myths debunked
This disinfection technology is versatile and effective, but many facility managers are still relatively uninformed about it.
Planning for the next pandemic
COVID-19 can and must serve as a wake-up call for the world to prepare for future pandemics.
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.
Antiseptic & disinfectant market could reach $200B in 10 years
The report also identified key players in the antiseptic and disinfectant market.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on university campuses: An obvious solution or a problem?
Universities need to consider what a gentler return to campuses might look for students this time around compared to 2020.
Consumers are still wild about disinfecting wipes
An American Cleaning Institute survey found that the pandemic-heightened demand for wipes is expected to last.
Air purifiers often add to indoor air pollution
A new expert study found that many commercial electronic air cleaners actually release aerosols and other pollutants into buildings.
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.
Canadians expect peak-pandemic cleanliness in the long term
However, only 13 per cent of respondents believe public spaces are currently being disinfected at a high level.
Improving disinfection in four steps
Veteran cleaning company Pegasus recently introduced a multi-step program to create and maintain healthy and safe environments.
Upgrading HVAC systems an unclear process: survey
Improving air quality has been a priority for many facility managers during COVID-19 but many do not believe they have the information they need.
Edmonton becomes first Canadian GBAC STAR-accredited destination
Explore Edmonton has secured the biorisk certification.






















