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Most Common Workplace Injury

NSC Expands Grant Programs To Solve The Most Common Workplace Injury

National Safety Council has committed up to $535,000 in grants to foster development of methods to mitigate musculoskeletal disorders across a range of sectors and workplaces.
Desk Lunch

Is Sad Desk Lunch Here To Stay?

Three-quarters of U.S. corporate workers eat lunch at their desks. Despite what memes might indicate, they're not sad about it.
Artists For Humanity

Are These The World’s Coolest Hand Dryers?

In a partnership with Excel Dryer, Artists For Humanity installed customized hand dryers featuring artwork by local teens in its Boston facility’s bathrooms.
Top States for Green Building

New York Leads 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building

New York also landed among top states for LEED Professionals, between California at number one and Texas in third, in USGBC annual ranking.
Workplace Survey

Workplace Survey Highlights Top Priorities For 2024

According to a new workplace study from FM:Systems, business leaders want employees back in the office full-time.
snow and ice

Got Snow? Here’s How To Handle It!

If you're dealing with a winter storm that's creating dangerous snow and ice conditions at your facility, here are some timely resources.
Mars Chicago

Mars Opens $42M Snacking R&D Hub In Chicago

Mars' new 44,000-square-foot facility in Chicago is the largest of its global Snacking R&D sites, will be powered 100% by renewable electricity.

Does The Color Of Your Commercial Roof Really Matter?

Recent studies challenge beliefs about the importance of a roof's color on a building's environmental footprint.
Green Skills

Sustainability Goals Spur Demand For Green Skills

Demand for green skills is outstripping supply as employers work to recruit, retain qualified talent to achieve their sustainability targets.
campus safety

Three Ways Schools Can Improve Campus Safety

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can enhance campus safety and deter potential criminal behavior.

Does Remote Work Lead To Deeper Work, Fewer Interruptions?

Remote work protects an estimated 62 hours' worth of work that in-office teams lose due to daily interruptions each year, finds Hubstaff.
school custodian

Does Your School Custodian Make The Grade?

Cintas is accepting nominations of hardworking school custodians for its 11th annual Custodian of the Year contest now through February 9.
AI in the workplace

An AI Trust Gap In The Workplace

Both leaders and employees have a lack of trust when it comes to the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence.
cleaner

ECA Technology: How “Clean” Is Your Cleaner?

Do many commonly-used cleaning products have just as many risks as benefits? This article explores the benefits of ECA technology.
MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report

Workplace Injuries: More Focus Needed On MSD Reduction

A new National Safety Council report shows majority of companies surveyed have strong safety cultures, but more focus needed on musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction and innovation.
Legrand Distribution Facility

Legrand Creates A State-Of-The-Art Distribution Facility

Legrand’s Senior Director of Logistics and Facility Manager share how the company’s new distribution facility came to Dayton, Ohio.
CMMS, healthcare, hospital

The Greatest Resource For Emergency Preparedness? Your CMMS

As severe weather becomes more commonplace, healthcare facilities are forced to prepare for recovery once the inevitable storm hits. Utilize your CMMS strategically before and after weather disasters to get back to serving patients as quickly as possible.
stage technology

Theater Case Study: Innovation Takes Center Stage

In Cincinnati, a facility manager unwraps a new $50 million theater that includes the latest and greatest in stage technology.
low embodied carbon

January’s Free USGBC Course: Decarbonizing Materials

Each month in 2024, USGBC will offer one or two free green building education courses. For January, the free course focuses on using materials with low embodied carbon in LEED v5.
facility management

FM Profile: The Pursuit Of Excellence

A facility manager in higher education shares his experience in the facility management industry and his priorities as a facilities leader.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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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