8 Tips To Keep Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Facility Workers Safe
A new alert from OSHA lists safety tips employers can use to protect nursing home and long-term care facility workers from exposure to the coronavirus.
World FM Day 2020: Celebrating Our Environment
Now more than ever, it’s important to acknowledge and thank those who keep facilities healthy and safe for occupants.
U.S. EPA Releases Web-Based List N Tool To Identify COVID-19 Disinfectants
The tool from EPA aims to speed up the search for disinfectant products, and there’s also an expedited review process for List N updates.
Hilton Defines New Standard Of Hotel Cleanliness
Working with RB/Lysol and Mayo Clinic, starting next month Hilton will elevate hygiene practices from check-in to check-out.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence For Commercial Energy Savings
Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) can yield insight into energy pricing that customers and energy users can use to hedge resources and take advantage of key incentives.
Buildings Closed Due To COVID-19 At Risk For Legionnaires’ Disease
Buildings reopening following the shutdown pose a health risk that mimics COVID-19 if water systems aren't brought online properly.
IFMA Foundation Provides Pandemic Planning and Response Guide for Facilities
The document, sponsored by by ABM, IFMA, Planon, Global Workplace Analytics, and others, offers facility management professionals guidance on pandemic planning, response, and recovery.
Facility, Real Estate Industry Giants Team Up In Response To COVID-19
Well Living Lab, Delos, Cushman & Wakefield, Hines are working together to advance return-to-work guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employee Views On Current And Post-Pandemic Office Life
More than half of office professionals who transitioned to a remote setup say they have better work-life balance without a commute, according to new Robert Half research.
Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Poster Now Available In 13 Languages
In addition to English and Spanish, OSHA offers “Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus” poster in 11 more languages.
BOMA Releases Guidance Document On Building Re-entry After COVID-19
The Building Owners and Managers Association International shares steps for: planning and preparation; social distancing and PPE; common areas; elevators; security; janitorial; and mechanical systems.
Building Safety Month Kicks Off Today
Celebrating its 40th year, the 2020 campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.
Over Half Of U.S. Employees Worry About Workplace COVID-19 Exposure
Eagle Hill Consulting research finds 53 percent of workers say the availability of coronavirus testing would make them feel safe going back to work; 42 percent want to retain remote work flexibility.
Back To Work: How To Reboot In A Post-COVID-19 World
As lockdowns begin to ease and pressure to restart the economy ramps up, companies need to determine how to keep employees safe as they go back to work.
Connex Announces 2020-21 Board Of Directors, Board Officers
The multi-site facilities network welcomed new and returning Board members, including its new Chair for coming year.
CFOs Prioritize Workplace Safety And Employee Health
As states start to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, survey reveals CFOs expect changes in workplace safety measures.
Planned Companies Donates PPE To Skilled Nursing Facilities
In support of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the building services company has donated Personal Protective Equipment to two New Jersey skilled nursing facilities.
Commercial Insurance And COVID-19 Claims
Review commercial insurance policy to ensure coverage before making COVID-19 claims.
NSC Calls For Coronavirus Tests For All U.S. Businesses, Worksites
In a letter to Vice President Pence, more than 50 organizations urge federal government to make COVID-19 testing available to employers maintaining operations during the pandemic.
Construction Lift Helps Friends Celebrate 91st Birthday Despite Coronavirus
In California, assisted living residence The Kensington Redondo Beach helped "lift" spirits in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and shelter-in-place orders.