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.

The new Albion Library, opened earlier this summer, is the first of Toronto’s 102 branches to introduce gender-neutral washrooms.

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.

Besides providing shelter and shade, the urban forest offer environmental, economic and social benefits so it’s important to take care of them.

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

Flooding heightens the risk of occupational electrical-related fatalities and injuries when restoring power to electrical systems.

Cleaners, security guards, parking attendants and building-specific food service workers could attain union certification through a streamlined one-step process if proposed amendments to Ontario's Labour Relations Act are adopted.

Employers should be concerned about employees who have sleep deprivation or sleep disorders.

Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.

Cleaning marketer and entrepreneur Lisa Macqueen recently offered advice on what cleaning companies need to be doing on social media.

With the right strategy in place, hotels can put out the “no vacancy” sign for pests and help ensure guests have a pleasant stay.

After completing significant hospital upgrades last year, Royal University Hospital is now doubling the expected savings from energy improvements.

Staff continue to face challenges with cleaning, disinfecting and infection control because purchase items often don’t meet PIDAC best practices.