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Employees expect environmentally friendly offices
Six in 10 workers surveyed feel their office is "shamefully eco-unfriendly"
The health of your building matters
A new report from CfAD, in collaboration with QuadReal Property Group, points to the positive ways healthy building strategies can drive value in real estate.
Grease and degreasers: what you need to know
Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
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.
Execs identify office cleaning as most important incentive to workers
C-suite executives recognize that ensuring adequate office cleaning is vital to workers' willingness to return to the workplace.
Creating a safe haven in clean schools
Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.
Protecting your facility from pandemic-hardened pests
Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.
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.
Workers are seeking sustainable offices for the future
A recent Essity survey found that four in five workers would prefer a more environmentally friendly office.
Norovirus threat grows as COVID-19 restrictions wane
Norovirus infections appear to be rising in recent weeks amid loosened health restrictions.
Cleaning is caring — it’s not rocket science
As restrictions lift and foot traffic increases, the American Cleaning Institute’s Brian Sansoni says it’s time to go back to basics.
Report illuminates workers’ mental health struggles
As organizations welcome employees back to the workplace in various forms, a new report says they would be wise to consider amping up mental health supports as soon as possible.
Cases shed light on maintenance and repair obligations in condos
Maintenance and repair obligations of both owners and condo corporations are defined in the Condominium Act, which sets out the minimum default obligations. T
How aerosolized hydrogen peroxide can help reduce hospital infections
Adding a touchless aHP disinfection system can result in a significant and sustained reduction in CDI rates.
University of Calgary recognized for environmental stewardship
The university has been named as the 2022 recipient of the ISSA Canada Environmental Stewardship Award.
Toronto is Canada’s hotspot for bed bugs
As Canadians start to travel back into facilities en masse, so too will bed bugs. So what can be done to stop them?
Swabbing floors to detect COVID-19 could be useful indicator of spread
Floors can be tested to predict the level of COVID-19 in an environment.