Safety

For FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane, 2006 begins with more advice on keeping your building pressure right where it belongs.

In his last "Material Revolution," Brian Kraemer looks at carbon fibers and their ability to strengthen building foundations.

Contributor Mike DeNamur explains how the removal of crossed signals may ease communications problems.

What should your workplace do to prepare for a possible flu pandemic? Keep informed, develop a plan, and implement public health programs are some...

FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane thinks asking the right questions will help facilities avoid the confusion and destruction just witnessed on the Gulf Coast.

From site selection to data protection, a variety of technologies can help facilities prepare.

It's possible to add value to environmental health and safety audits.

Sustaining a pest free building requires proper maintenance and an attentive services provider.

Germ concerns boost restroom automation in some facilities.

Nanoparticles in the airstream can contribute to bad IAQ and health problems in facilities.

New technologies and certifications elevate both cleanliness and safety.

Condon continues his examination of life safety technologies.

In order to function properly, life safety systems must be carefully maintained.

Something as seemingly innocent as a snowy walkway that has not been cleared can result in serious injury or fatality. It is a little known fact in this country that slip and fall accidents—which cause 15% of all accidental deaths—are second only to motor vehicle accidents as a leading cause of accidental deaths.

Facility managers' are taking a greater stake in the construction and renovation processes by commissioning such projects. From the August 2003 issue.

Imagine for a moment an employee or tenant who suddenly collapses from cardiac arrest and needs medical attention immediately. From the March 2003 issue.

This standard, used traditionally for the construction industry, is expanding to include facility management responsibilities. From the March 2003 issue.

Following a protracted campaign to achieve Congressional passage of legislation on this critical initiative, the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002" was signed into law at the White House on November 26, 2002. From the February 2003 issue.