Risk Management
Your fall maintenance checklist
As the kids get ready to go back to school, we look (not too far) ahead to fall’s arrival. With the cooler temperatures and winter
Making power tool safety a priority
Facility managers often use power tools in the day-to-day maintenance of their buildings, but are you staying as safe as you can be? According to
Beating the heat
As the weather continues to heat up through the summer, there are many maintenance workers who need to spend their days in the hot sun
Adding equipment rentals to your maintenance plan
As a maintenance manager, you may not have access to all the equipment you need throughout the year, and equipment rentals can save you time
Avoiding summer mould in your building
The heat of the summer weather can have adverse effects on your building and your maintenance plan. Along with added moisture from rainfall, the risk
Making the change to daytime cleaning
With all the changes in building occupancy, work-from-home, and flex hours still reigning, cleaners have had to make accommodations to get the job done in
Avoid cross-contamination in your facility
As the pandemic continues to influence how, when, and where we clean, cross-contamination remains a top priority among maintenance managers and commercial cleaners. The practices
A safe approach to outdoor maintenance hazards
Safety isn’t necessarily something most people associate with groundskeeping, but outdoor maintenance comes with a list of hazards that need to be considered as part
Why your mops might need an upgrade
As in all industries, commercial cleaning equipment and supplies are constantly evolving and advancing. From cleaning supplies to mops, it might be time to audit
Your flooring can affect seasonal allergies
‘Tis the season for allergies, lasting in some cases until mid-October, including everything from grass to ragweed pollen. With 25 per cent of the population
Increasing safety on the roof
As a maintenance manager, you need to become familiar with all the elements of your building, including your roof. Whether you need to access the
The challenges of cleaning common spaces
As the public returns to a pre-COVID lifestyle, filling up common spaces, more and more hospitality facilities are following suit. Hotels and motels, restaurants, and
Does automated cleaning give you a competitive edge?
Technology and automated cleaning have made huge strides in recent years, helping to address the ongoing labour shortage, and in many cases, improving hygiene and
Is your parking lot a priority this spring?
As a maintenance manager, you know how important it is to keep your parking lot in top condition. Not only is it the first stop
Why flooding season matters for facility maintenance managers
Canada is no stranger to flooding and extreme weather. Even though it’s officially spring, a recent Colorado low system brought a messy week to much
Cleaning up your warehouse
As the seasons change, spring cleaning your warehouse just makes sense to boost safety and increase efficiency. Just like at home, the process basically involves
Does your building have a fire safety plan?
Facility managers are often tasked with creating, executing, and updating the building’s fire safety plan. This process is crucial because it outlines all aspects of
