OSHA Rule Proposed to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
As summer temperatures continue to rise, regulations proposed to include mandatory water breaks. July 11, 2024 With summers getting warmer year after year, the stress on outdoors and indoor workers continues to rise with the temperatures. Considering the extreme...
The impact of drones on commercial cleaning and maintenance
In the realm of facility management, the quest for efficient and effective cleaning solutions has long been a top priority, challenged in part by the ability to ensure workers’ safety. However, technology featuring drones in building maintenance has dawned, marked by...
UK blackout threat explored in new report
With blackouts across the UK expected to rise, power solutions provider, Critical Power Supplies (CPS), has published a new report featuring an in-depth look at the causes, challenges and solutions associated with power outages. The Government has warned that the...
5 Ways to Use Your Surveillance Cameras Beyond Security
Over several decades, surveillance systems have evolved from recording and storing footage for playback later, to smart solutions enabling active security. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has eliminated the need for someone to sit there reviewing...
Lego sets stricter emissions reductions requirements for suppliers
Lego, the world’s largest toy company, will require suppliers to set near-term emissions reduction targets by 2026, a move it says is necessary to keep its net-zero goals on track. The toymaker has committed to cutting its carbon footprint by 37 percent by 2032 and...
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Urges Facilities to Prepare for ‘Harsh’ Hurricane Season
With Hurricane Beryl being the Atlantic Ocean’s earliest Category 5 storm on record, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is once again urging the chemical industry to act expeditiously to prepare for a season of potentially more frequent and...
Lighting and Signage: Critical Life-Safety Elements
To ensure signage and emergency lighting perform as intended, managers need to make certain they stay in working order. Emergencies in institutional and commercial facilities require that a range of systems and components function properly to protect occupants and...
Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital Set to Open in January 2025
The project began construction in November 2021. A group of Lake Mary elected officials and leaders had a chance to see the work currently being done to complete the two six-story towers located off Reinhart Road in Seminole County. The hospital is being built...
Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns
Workplace violence directed at healthcare workers already had been on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, but the pandemic drove up the frequency of violent incidents even more. As a result, healthcare workplaces are among the most dangerous environments in...
Science World receiving $19M in federal funding
Science World, one of the most recognized buildings in British Columbia, will receive critical infrastructure upgrades after an investment of $19 million from the federal government. The funding will insulate and address necessary repairs in the dome to support the...