OSHA Kicks Off National Safe + Sound Week
The weeklong event, which recognizes effective workplace safety and health programs, begins Monday, August 9.
Realty Trust Group Offers Guidance On Healthcare ETS
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards address a number of enhanced standards designed to protect employees in healthcare facilities.
Opinion: Apply For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training Grants
OSHA's Jim Frederick explains how the Department of Labor is helping workers through expanded OSHA training grants for non-profit organizations.
Security, Safety Top List Of Education Facility Managers’ Priorities
A survey of education facility managers reveals campus access control, site security, and occupant safety are key focus areas.
Safeguarding Historic Structures With Advanced Smoke Detection
Open-area Smoke Imaging Detection (OSID) offers early warning in high, voluminous spaces without intrusive ceiling mounts.
Pick Your Preferred Potty, Now Through August 20
Cintas has selected the finalists for its 2021 America’s Best Restroom® contest, which means it's time for you to vote for your favorite.
International Code Council Releases Three Wildfire Prevention Resources
Modern building codes and standards are the foundation of fire adapted communities, helping to reduce risk and increase community resilience from all hazards including wildfire.
IFMA Foundation Announces FY2021-22 Board of Trustees
A separate entity from IFMA, the non-profit focuses on promoting education for facility management profession and highlighting FM as a career of choice.
ACEEE Announces 2021 Champions of Energy Efficiency In Industry
This year’s Champions of Energy Efficiency in Industry Award winners include six influential experts from government and the private sector.
OSHA Issues Updated Guidance For Tree Care Industry Inspections
A new memorandum from OSHA highlights some of the hazards faced by workers engaged in tree care and tree removal operations.
Healthy Buildings Is The Focus Of NIBS’ 2020 Moving Forward Report
The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council recommends three components of healthy buildings to President Biden and policymakers.
Ecore Offers Athletic Flooring CEU
A new continuing education unit (CEU) offered by Ecore focuses on the benefits of high-performance fitness and athletic flooring.
One Third Of Small Businesses Experience Workplace Violence
Four in 10 managers believe workplace violence is getting worse, and workers are anxious about their safety and security, according to a new HSB survey.
BOMI International Names New Board Leadership
As new chair of the BOMI International Board of Trustees, Tim O’Donald, RPA takes the reins from Nicholas E. Stolatis, RPA®, CPM®, LEED®-AP.
ASHRAE Announces 2021-22 President, Officers, Directors
Mick Schwedler, new ASHRAE President, announced theme for his term is “Personal Growth. Global Impact. Feed the Roots.”
Over $21M Available For Workplace Hazard, Infectious Disease Training
The OSHA training grants are available to non-profit organizations through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.
American Workers Poised To Vacation With A Vengeance
2021 Priceline Work-Life Balance Report finds 92% of American employees are planning to vacation to make up for lost travel last year.
NFPA Releases New Report On Fire In The U.S.
Research highlights factors that have reduced loss since the America Burning report was released in 1973, and areas where work is still needed.
OSHA Issues ETS To Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19
OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
Large Occupant Public And Lounge Seating Standard Approved
The new standard has two performance levels, for 400-pound users and 600-pound users, and applies to lounge and public seating.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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