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Ventilation has become a recognized priority for infection control
Experts say controlling air quality and flow will be key to the fight against future viruses.
OSHA boosts heat protection for workers
The new National Emphasis Program protects workers from heat illness and injuries.
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.
The legalities of vaccine policies in condos
An increasing number of condos within the last two months have implemented mandatory vaccination policies, which apply to indoor common element amenity users and on-site employees.
Pandemic intensifies evolving role of FM
Facility managers are no longer viewed as a back-office function, but rather “a strategic instrument to attract and retain talent and create a great experience,”
Cleaning industry calls for the removal of tariffs
The worldwide cleaning industry association issues action alert on tariffs.
More smokers stoke litter and fire risk
Business, professional and public interest groups are devising and deploying strategies to promote common sense and minimize risk, discord and environmental fallout.
Canadian children lack accessible play spaces
Playgrounds across the country continue to leave children on the sidelines with design and maintenance practices that are not fully inclusive.
Existing asbestos stockpile raises concerns
Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.
Line paint fades faster under new regs
In recent years, property owners and managers may have noticed that the line paint in their parking lots is fading more quickly.
Certification in health-care housekeeping
Demonstrated successful experience in the health-care housekeeping field is often fraught with the pitfall of making and learning from mistakes.