Workplace Safety
Protect occupants from a winter flu resurgence
Flu was almost non-existent last winter due to lockdowns and health measures, but experts warn it may return with a vengeance this winter.
Construction and maintenance work among the most dangerous jobs
Various jobs in these industries were found to suffer fatality rates of several times the average of 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Prioritizing the safety of cleaning professionals
Now more than ever, cleaning workers need to know that their employers are taking their safety seriously.
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.
U.S. government aims to protect workers from extreme heat
OSHA is taking steps to better protect workers in extreme-heat environments after this summer's heatwaves.
Getting UV-C air purifier placement right
UV-C air purifiers are often installed correctly, and this can reduce their effectiveness by as much as 50%.
Why dusting is hazard protection, not just housekeeping
Recognizing the dangers of combustible dust accumulations will help to ensure the prevention of explosions.
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.
One year on: Keeping facilities clean & safe
Key considerations for cleaning commercial workspaces in a post-COVID-19 world.
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.
4 tips for reopening facilities
Commercial cleaning company OpenWorks offers advice for reopening facilities.
Protecting maintenance workers in extreme heat
Extreme summer heat provides numerous challenges, but not least is the difficulty of keeping outdoor maintenance workers safe.
5 essential lessons learnt from COVID-19
The pandemic has yielded numerous key lessons for the cleaning industry, not least the importance of effective cleaning and training.
Reaching net zero in the age of COVID-19
Optimizing ventilation and air handling systems is key to achieving net zero energy performance goals.
Updating facility security in a post-COVID era
A former counterterrorism expert explains some steps that can be taken to enhance facility security.






















