Improve Safety With Structural Solutions
Safety Improve Safety With Structural Solutions Properly installed platforms, rails, stairs, and ladders are essential components in a plant safety system. Workplace safety should always be top of mind. According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health...
Auto-Lube Systems Extend Asset Life
Auto-Lube Systems Extend Asset Life A properly designed auto-lubrication system can mitigate a range of factors that lead to premature failure. Automated lubrication systems have been commonly used for decades. These systems have saved end users countless...
The growing moral responsibility of designing for shade
In the tragic first chapter of Kim Stanley Robinson’s breakthrough novel, The Ministry of the Future, readers follow a caregiver as he navigates an Indian city amidst a crushing heat wave. The power grid fails. Mass death occurs. And, before and amidst it, people seek...
Unleashing the Power of Data: Sustainability and Waste Reduction in Manufacturing
Waste in manufacturing facilities is a significant issue that has far-reaching impacts on both the environment and operational efficiencies. With manufacturing contributing to over 30% of the nation’s carbon footprint, the need for waste reduction is both critical and...
Lighting a Path: How Lights Help with Wayfinding
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications. Healthcare facilities can be like labyrinths for people to get lost in, which is why wayfinding is a critical feature to have. Fortunately, elements such as signage and lighting can be...
Adjusting Facility Design to Meet Today’s Security Demands
When designing facilities from the ground up, several key safety factors are understandably considered to ensure the safety of occupants. HVAC and fire code compliance—like fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, and proper ventilation—are crucial. Planners ensure...
Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure. Cybersecurity in the healthcare space is a prominent topic as cyberattacks continue to assault healthcare organizations daily. Worse,...
Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules
Employers and landlords with tenants whose workplaces are regulated under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act could soon be required to publicly report the cleaning schedule for the washrooms those workers use. Legislation to enable the new rule is now...
Crackdown on environmental claims queried
A regulatory crackdown on unproven or misleading environmental claims is causing uncertainty for some businesses selling their products and services in the Canadian market. A coalition of 25 industry associations has responded to the Competition Bureau’s consultation...
Ontario opens new round of emergency preparedness grants
Communities and organizations across Ontario are encouraged to apply for a second round of funding that focuses on emergency preparedness for natural disasters and other events. The community emergency preparedness grant totals $5 million for the 2024-25 term and is...