Workplaces
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Compliance with AODA lessens liability risk
Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility
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Accommodating an aging workforce
Accommodating an aging workforce through ergonomic improvement processes and training programs benefits employees old and young.
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Workplaces may face radon testing requirements
A proposed bill would require owners of enclosed workplaces in Ontario to conduct radon testing and mitigate unsafe levels of the naturally occurring gas.
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The value of a healthy office
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.
Canadian Property Management
Skills shortage pressures real estate salaries
Skills shortage prompts real estate employers to boost salaries and offer other enticements.
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Shrinking workplace space requirements
Innovations in office design and technology are contributing to the shrinking of workplace space requirements.
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Design that pops
This past April, Coca-Cola Canada officially opened its new 100,000-square-foot headquarters in downtown Toronto.
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Ergonomic workstation guidelines
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.
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Repairing carpet damage left by office furniture
When office carpet becomes damaged it's time to repair or replace. If the appearance is still fair to good, and the ...
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How to nip indoor allergens in the bud
Do allergens affect indoor air quality? ServiceMaster Canada's director of business services, Gavin Bajin, weighs in.
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Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
Design Quarterly
Creating a mother-friendly workplace
To develop appropriate lactation accommodations, designers need to look at the type of workplace ...
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Ergonomics in open concept offices
As workspace design evolves, what new ergonomic concerns are emerging? Certified professional ergonomist Aaron Miller offers his expert opinion.
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Keeping technology in check in the workplace
For all the good technology has brought to the workplace, there have been some negative side effects.
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Integrating mobile technology into office design
How is office design changing to accommodate mobile technology? Brian Curtner, a principal and co-founder of Quadrangle Architects Ltd., explains.
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Acoustics in the workplace
This video report looks at common noise complaints in the workplace, and provides tips and strategies for building the ideal acoustical environment. Commentators: K.R. Moeller Associates' Niklas Moeller and Stantec Consulting's Kana Ganesh.
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BIFMA updates its ergonomics guideline
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association recently revised its 2002 ergonomics guideline.
