Education & Training
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at your facility
Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 300 deaths and 200 hospitalizations in Canada each year? These numbers rise in
GBAC publishes cleaning validation and auditing guide
The Validation and Auditing Technology Resource Guide & Directory aims to educate on technologies for cleaning validation and auditing.
GBAC & Allergy Standards Ltd. commit to advancing IAQ education
The two organizations are extending their partnership to form an educational working group focused on IAQ in the built environment.
Keeping night cleaning workers safe
Night cleaning and maintenance work can make sense in some situations, but it comes with its own set of challenges and potential hazards.
Healthcare housekeeping & EVS in good hands
The Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association has observed pandemic pain – and progression.
GBAC partners with Allergy Standards on indoor health education
The course features four modules on IAQ, infection control, asthma and allergy challenges, and the triggers in buildings.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
Cultivating a culture of care in the cleaning industry
How to balance increased demand with a nationwide labour shortage.
GBAC, IAEE offer infection education for events professionals
The GBAC Infection Disease Awareness Course will be included in IAEE’s Certified in Exhibition Management Learning Program for events pros.
Preventing occupational disease when working with chemicals
When chemicals are used, stored, or generated in the workplace, there are unique hazards.
Healthcare facilities know they lack in environmental hygiene
A study found 98% of healthcare facilities surveyed are not meeting the full HEH guidelines offered by the World Health Organization.
How to ensure safe work in a confined space
Knowing how to mitigate the risks involved in working in a confined space is vital.
Not changing mop water can be deadly
Failure to change mop water, use of over-diluted solutions & use of contaminated water to dilute concentrated solutions can have dire effects.
6 ways to help workers recover from COVID-19 burnout
What can facility managers or janitorial service providers do to help employees recover from COVID-related burnout?
ISSA extends online education platform
The revamped online hub offers a variety of educational tools and new opportunities to achieve certifications.
Cleaning performance must be objectively measured
Due to the pandemic, we need much more objective, scientific surface testing, says Steve Ashkin.
OSHA updates guidance on robotic tech
The cleaning and janitorial industry has come to increasingly rely on robotic tech, and this requires updated stringent standards.