Workplace Safety
Maintaining a pest-free property
As spring arrives, facility managers face the challenges of maintaining their properties, along with combatting the intrusion of cold weather pests. Dips in temperatures often
Wildfire smoke and your HVAC system
Last summer, Canada and the U.S. were challenged with limited air quality and pollution due to the increased wildfires in both countries. The Canadian Interagency
Safety first
Winter poses a risk of slips, trips, and falls at your facility, but what happens when spring arrives? Early spring conditions mean messy weather and
Snow storage and removal tips for maintenance managers
As the snow starts to pile up and regular snow removal is required, moving and storing that snow safely can be a challenge for maintenance
The facts about ice melt
Winter is rapidly approaching as temperatures drop and the snow and ice arrive! As part of your outdoor winter maintenance plan, it’s important to have
Keeping your employees safe through the winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From hanging and removing holiday
Creating balance for commercial cleaners
Commercial cleaners have been working at full capacity with increased responsibility, less labour support, and more scrutiny for the last few years, resulting in burnout
Pest practices
Recreational and entertainment facilities, such as casinos, gyms, pools, parks, movie theaters, sports arenas, and community centres, are meant to be havens for fun and
Use your winter generator safely
Winter is coming, and with extreme weather, electricity outages can result in costly work stoppages at your facility. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is
Focus on fire safety for your building
Fire safety is a critical part of your maintenance plan. Along with threatening the safety of your staff and visitors, the risk of fire creates
Minimizing the risk of winter mould
Winter brings increased precipitation, melting snow and ice, and warmer temperatures indoors – ideal conditions for indoor mould growth. Prevention is the key to avoiding
Store your cleaning supplies safely
Are you storing your cleaning supplies in the best way? There are many things to consider when evaluating your supply storage, from temperature to ease
Avoid slip and fall accidents in your building
Winter brings snow, ice, and an increased risk for slip and fall accidents in your facility. Minimizing these risks and keeping your facility clean is
Commercial cleaners and their mental health
With the heightened attention on cleaning and sanitizing, labour shortages, and shifting building occupancy, the last few years have certainly taken their toll on the
Understanding green cleaning labels for safety
Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in the commercial cleaning world, with products making claims from biodegradable to organic to eco-friendly. However, it can
Healthy buildings improve productivity
The heightened focus on hygiene and sanitization in the last few years has shone a light on cleanliness as it relates to the safety of
Improving the indoor air quality in your building
The cooler weather is on its way, and when that happens, windows and bay doors start to stay closed, so facilities need to do what