Health & Safety
Innovations in health care monitoring technology
There are so many innovative ways to use surveillance technology and equipment beyond traditional security.
Minding mould in LTC and hospitals
Air exchanges and mechanical systems that were sufficient when buildings were constructed may be considered undersized today, allowing fertile ground for mould growth.
A recap of IFMA’s World Workplace
In the past, cleaning suppliers, landscapers, and pest control companies dominated FM shows. Not anymore.
Psychological ergonomics in the workplace
Jobs with high cognitive demand and/or psychological stress have also been linked to increased incidents of musculoskeletal disorders.
Hybrid workplaces give rise to legal dilemmas
Organizations are kickstarting work models that reflect flexible preferences, but along with this culture shift comes new legal considerations and best practices for equitable treatment.
Workers now expect more from employers — a human factors approach can help
People are now looking to see if the organizations they work for align with their personal health needs.
Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces
Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
Strategies to reduce the risk of COVID in schools
Schools should implement these layered prevention strategies to mitigate the risks of COVID infection or transmission to the school community and beyond.
Psychological health of workers at lowest point
New findings revealed that general psychological health is currently at its lowest point in the last 22 months among Canadian workers.
Robots rise to meet challenges facing hospitals
With increasing digitalization and pressures on operating costs and infection control, AGV systems will play a more significant role in the hospital setting.
York Region piloting Passive House at new facility
A new men's emergency and transitional housing facility, set to rise in Aurora, Ontario, has opened the door to pilot-testing Passive House in York Region.
Smarter care at Vaughan’s first hospital
Through the doors of Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, the first hospital to ever rise in Vaughan, Ontario, life’s health challenges are met with comfort, safety and lots of natural light.
Virtual ergonomic services are here to stay
Those who have not yet experienced a virtual ergonomic training or assessment may have some questions that can be easily answered.
Maintaining schools for second pandemic winter
Every team should create a checklist, and then continually review their internal systems—floor by floor—to reveal any possible failure points.
Pandemic paperwork piles up with new protocols
Pandemic paperwork is becoming more voluminous for commercial landlords as a growing list of influential tenants ask for proof that building personnel have two valid COVID-19 vaccinations.
Creating a neurodiverse workplace
As employees eventually return to the office, most will bring with them a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings—specifically to what they touch and their proximity to coworkers.
Guidelines inform resilient healthcare facilities
Newly released guidelines offer a standard for approaching the planning and designing of healthcare facilities from a resiliency perspective.