There are many areas in shopping malls where people are likely to catch harmful bacteria and viruses. Here are four hot spots.

Safety data on hundreds of chemicals in the U.S. consumer cleaning product supply chain is now available for public viewing.

Survey of hospital cleaning staff from more than 60 hospitals across Ontario points to concerns that understaffing is leading to poorly cleaned areas.

The winter season brings increased levels of radon in the workplace, and is a prime time to test for and address any issues.

Workplaces are often culprits for influenza and employees are usually uneducated on what areas of an office harbor the most germs.

World leaders pledged a stronger commitment address antimicrobial resistance, during the high-level meeting on AMR at the 71st UN General Assembly.

Some facilities no longer apply protective finishes to floors due to time, cost and environmental issues. Here are some healthy and manageable options.

Saskatchewan’s chemical labelling system will soon align with a new world-wide standard.

After smoking, radon exposure is the next leading cause of lung cancer. An expert walks through radon testing and mitigation strategies.

After pesticide claims baby’s life and hospitalizes four kids, their Fort McMurray property manager reacts to worst nightmare

An industry committee led by the Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table (Skills Table) is advancing the development of a voluntary, Canada-wide demonstration of skills test

The past year has seen several storm events that have resulted in significant damage to trees in southern Ontario. The ice storm that hit the

Office ergonomic assessments are, without doubt, an integral part of any ergonomics program; however, in some instances, no matter how thorough the assessment, musculoskeletal injuries

When last winter’s ice storm walloped Toronto days before Christmas and knocked out power in parts of the city for upwards of a week, it

A new study shows smoke-free buildings with policies requiring residents to butt out reduce exposure to harmful airborne contaminants in multi-unit housing.

Gavin Bajin, Director of Business Services, ServiceMaster Clean, explains the benefits of a ‘clean” program – from ‘green’ cleaning products and occupant health, to the equipment and methods needed to effectively remove germs and bacteria from the workplace.

Taking an ergonomic approach to setting up a workstation simply involves looking at how each employee works. The two main areas to focus on are the office chair and work surface/desk.