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Tips to prevent COVID-19 transmission in sport and recreation facilities
It is crucial to evaluate the environment of these facilties and implement measures that mitigate the risk of transmission.
Destructive TikTok challenge creating work for school cleaners
The "devious licks" trend, wherein students vandalize school washrooms, is placing a greater strain on cleaning staff.
Rates of other hospital-acquired infections increasing
A new report attributes a rise in other infections to a "laser focus" on COVID-19 and exhausted and overworked staff.
B.C. begins bringing hospital staffing back in-house
B.C. says the move is an attempt to improve wages and work environments and make frontline work more desirable.
Why dusting is hazard protection, not just housekeeping
Recognizing the dangers of combustible dust accumulations will help to ensure the prevention of explosions.
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.
How carpet cleanliness creates confidence
83 per cent of respondents to a new Whittaker/Harris Poll survey say well-maintained carpet improves their confidence in a facility.
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.
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.
Campus cleanliness now a core concern in college selection
Rarely considered before the pandemic, the cleanliness of a college has become a key determining factor for parents.
Hilton Hotels to eschew daily room cleanings
The chain's U.S. properties will only clean guest rooms upon request until the fifth day of a stay.
Healthcare facilities management market to grow extensively
Contributing factors include an increase in the occurrence of chronic diseases, rising global healthcare expenses, and increasing medical tourism.
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.
