Tag: Safety
Churchill Downs Reduces Virus Transmission Risk With Pyure Technology
Study shows Pyure air and surface purification technology reduces risk of virus transmission, including Covid-19.
WellAir’s Defend 400 Reduces Airborne Bacteria
When used in an urgent care outpatient facility, WellAir’s Defend 400 significantly reduced airborne bacteria, according to new study.
Pool Safely Grants Aim To Prevent Drownings, Drain Entrapments
To reduce deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas, the Pool Safely Grant Program offers $2 million to state, local governments.
It’s National Safety Month: Here’s How To Make Each Week Count
The National Safety Council kicked off National Safety Month by focusing on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and will address other ongoing safety issues each remaining week in June.
Honeywell BDAs Improve First Responder, Building Occupant Safety
New Honeywell communications systems and bi-directional amplifiers (BDA) provide scalable solutions to support first responder emergency radio connectivity.
New Coalition To Push For Workplace Health And Safety Policy
More than 40 national organizations, industry leaders, and trade associations join to create the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, which will focus on advocating for healthier and safer buildings.
How An Access Breach Resulted In Texas School Shooting
After a gunman was able to gain access to Robb Elementary School, he opened fire and killed 19 children and two teachers.
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Technology Installed At Senior Residential Facility
After an extensive environmental study, The New Bedford Housing Authority added UV Angel Clean Air™ units to the Boa Vista Tower to make community activities safer for residents.
Dr. Deborah Birx Will Keynote Inaugural GBAC Symposium
Dr. Deborah Birx will be the keynote speaker at the GBAC Symposium on Air Considerations, to be held August 16-17 in Chicago.
Is Your Office Ready To Help Protect Employees?
As an employer or facilities manager, here's what you can do to help get employees back to work safely.
What Role Does Flooring Play In Your Facilities?
Mark Bischoff, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, explains how a site assessment that includes a focus on floors will propel project success.
Americans Concerned For Loved Ones’ Safety In Medical Facilities
With workplace violence incidents in healthcare on the rise, a new GHX survey reveals that 88% of Americans believe hospitals and medical facilities should feel as safe as airports.
Guidelines For Measuring UVGI Inactivation Of Airborne Pathogens
The Global Lighting Association has issued guidelines for measuring the inactivation of airborne pathogens by ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technologies.