Regulations
Energy storage prompts a battery of precautions
In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
Fighting foodborne diseases in facilities
The most common foodborne illnesses in North American are caused by norovirus, listeria, salmonella, and E. coli.
The health of your building matters
A new report from CfAD, in collaboration with QuadReal Property Group, points to the positive ways healthy building strategies can drive value in real estate.
How to ensure safe work in a confined space
Knowing how to mitigate the risks involved in working in a confined space is vital.
Ventilation has become a recognized priority for infection control
Experts say controlling air quality and flow will be key to the fight against future viruses.
Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces
Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
OSHA boosts heat protection for workers
The new National Emphasis Program protects workers from heat illness and injuries.
OSHA updates guidance on robotic tech
The cleaning and janitorial industry has come to increasingly rely on robotic tech, and this requires updated stringent standards.
The legalities of vaccine policies in condos
An increasing number of condos within the last two months have implemented mandatory vaccination policies, which apply to indoor common element amenity users and on-site employees.
Digitizing fire protection for facility inspections
With fire equipment, the biggest culprit for non-compliance issues usually involves obstructions blocking fire extinguishers and hoses from view.
IEC publishes new floor machines standard
The standard concerns the safety of powered automatic floor treatment machines intended for indoor commercial use.
Pandemic intensifies evolving role of FM
Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”
Raising the alarm: The need for certified fire safety support
Avoidable disasters and regulatory changes have underscored the need for stronger building fire prevention measures in recent years.
Standard for cleaning HVAC systems updated
The 2021 NADCA Standard defines the minimum performance and procedural requirements for cleaning HVAC systems.
Washington, D.C. law reinstates pandemic-hit workers
A law set to take effect later this month or in March will reinstate displaced local workers as their former positions begin to become available again.
Virginia introduces America’s first permanent workplace virus rule
Virginia, the first state to introduce a temporary workplace virus measure last year, has voted to enact a permanent ruling.
