FM Alert: BOMA 360 Program Continues Global Expansion
The program evaluates commercial properties for building operations and management; life safety/security/risk management; training and education; energy; environment/sustainability; and tenant relations/community involvement.
EPA Urged To Level Energy Efficiency Playing Field
More than 50 groups join with ACEEE to ask that the EPA treat energy efficiency as equal to renewable energy in the Clean Energy Incentive Program.
2016 Energy Efficiency Standard Published
A newly published energy efficiency standard from ASHRAE and IES offers energy savings measures resulting from industry input.
FM Alert: OSHA Meeting On Construction Safety And Health Scheduled
In addition to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting, OSHA is accepting nominations for eight members to serve on the 15-member ACCSH committee.
FM Alert: New Workplace Wellbeing White Paper Released
Nine Campbell Institute member organizations share their successes and challenges in implementing worker wellbeing programs.
FM Alert: Is Your Facility Beyond Green?
The 2016 Beyond Green™ Awards recognize high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. There’s only two weeks left to submit your project!
FM Alert: OSHA Proposes Respiratory Protection Changes
OSHA seeks to amend its current respiratory protection standard to add two additional fit-testing protocols.
IFMA Honors 2016 Awards of Excellence Recipients
The recipients of IFMA’s 2016 Awards of Excellence—including the new FM Innovation Award—were announced at the World Workplace Conference & Expo in San Diego last week.
Winsley Mid-Back Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
About 129,000 of the Winsley Mid-Back Chairs were sold at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide and online at officedepot.com.
FM Alert: 7 Steps To Protect Elevators During A Flood
The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012. With flooding one of the most damaging effects of a big storm, here are some timely tips from thyssenkrupp Elevator.
New Report: Global FM Market Tops $1 Trillion
New research from IFMA and Global FM showcases the factors contributing to the tremendous growth of the facility management profession.
FM Alert: New OSHA Whistleblower Settlement Guidelines
OSHA has issued new guidance on settlement approval in whistleblower cases.
FM Alert: OSHA Requests Shipyard Safety Information
OSHA is seeking information on the safe access and egress of vessels, buildings, and other structures in shipyard employment; use of fall and falling object protection; and erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolding systems.
FM Alert: OSHA, Health Canada Update Workplace Chemicals Work Plan
The plan is part of ongoing efforts between OSHA and Health Canada to reduce regulatory barriers between U.S. and Canadian systems responsible for chemical safety.
FM Alert: APPA Plans Second ANSI Standard
The proposed APPA 1100: Facility Management Terms and Definitions, will establish a database of nationally recognized terms and definitions used within the facilities, building, or supporting infrastructure industries.
FM Alert: Free Sustainability Guide
IFMA has released its latest guide in the widely acclaimed series on sustainability for facility managers, “Sustainability How-To Guide: Carbon Footprint.”
FM Alert: OSHA Seeking Nominations For Safety And Health Council
OSHA is accepting nominations for members to serve on the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH).
FM Alert: OSHA Pilots New Expedited Whistleblower Review Process
The goal is to bring about quicker resolution for whistleblowers and their employers regarding claims of retaliation for reporting safety and other concerns on the job.
FM Alert: New Spanish-Language Roofing Guidelines
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has translated eight of its most popular educational Technical Bulletins into Spanish.
FM Alert: OSHA Kicks Off “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge”
OSHA is challenging inventors and entrepreneurs to help develop a technological solution to workplace noise exposure and related hearing loss.