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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

UV-C technology myths debunked

This disinfection technology is versatile and effective, but many facility managers are still relatively uninformed about it.
pandemic

Planning for the next pandemic

COVID-19 can and must serve as a wake-up call for the world to prepare for future pandemics.
shared workspaces

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.
entertainment venues

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.
disinfectant market

Antiseptic & disinfectant market could reach $200B in 10 years

The report also identified key players in the antiseptic and disinfectant market.
COVID-19 vaccines

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.
disinfecting wipes

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

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.
facilities

One year on: Keeping facilities clean & safe

Key considerations for cleaning commercial workspaces in a post-COVID-19 world.
Yorkdale

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.
risk of infection

Silver foil can affect risk of infection in hospitals

Researchers found the risk of contamination on foil-covered high-touch surfaces was significantly lower.
illness

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.
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.
disinfection

Improving disinfection in four steps

Veteran cleaning company Pegasus recently introduced a multi-step program to create and maintain healthy and safe environments.
HVAC

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 Unitech

Edmonton becomes first Canadian GBAC STAR-accredited destination

Explore Edmonton has secured the biorisk certification.