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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
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.
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Airport workers worried about dirty screening areas
A recent submission from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers expresses concerns about dirty screening areas in airports.
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New white paper on carbon management for retailers
The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) released a white paper with a basic introduction on carbon management for retailers.
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Green hospital champions awarded for environmental performance
Winners of the 2016 Ontario Green Health Care Awards were announced after results were tallied from the Green Hospital Scorecard.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Utility savings fund Saskatoon hospital upgrades
After completing significant hospital upgrades last year, Royal University Hospital is now doubling the expected savings from energy improvements.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Infection control downplayed in surface selection
Staff continue to face challenges with cleaning, disinfecting and infection control because purchase items often don’t meet PIDAC best practices.
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Nova Scotia changes Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Nova Scotia government is making changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that will help keep employees safe at work.
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Making bins more convenient boosts recycling rates
Researchers at The University of British Columbia released a study showing that making bins convenient drastically boosts recycling and composting rates.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keeping the dirtiest pests out of foodservice areas
To avoid negative publicity, it’s important to be aware of the dirtiest pests that are the greatest risk to your restaurant area.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Safety considerations for electrical work
A recent survey of managers in Ontario indicates that about 40 per cent don’t realize the Ontario Electrical Safety Code applies to work in their buildings.
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Safeguarding vital building systems during floods
Protecting vital building systems that address comfort, usability, life safety, fire prevention and compliance with general occupancy requirements.
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IFMA updates sustainability guide on green cleaning
IFMA's updated sustainability guide examines green cleaning from a facility management perspective.
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A healthy case for maintaining synthetic grass
New plant-based innovations in synthetic grass respond to changing forces in the market like changing weather patterns and wellbeing.
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Citron Hygiene acquires Workplace Essentials
Citron Hygiene has acquired Workplace Essentials, a washroom and workplace hygiene company, headquartered in Massachusetts.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New AODA updates underscore maintenance
With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific AODA requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
United Services Group: An Honest Living
This year, United Services Group celebrates four decades in business with its team of more than 3,500 employees, and long-time partners and clients.
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CFS Corp: A Shining Standard
Daytime cleaning, of which CFS Corp is a strong proponent, is one way to raise awareness of and appreciation for janitorial work.
