OSHA Ranks Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations of FY 2022

OSHA Ranks Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations of FY 2022

The construction industry fall protection standard remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited standard for the 12th year in a row, the agency announced on September 20. Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented a list of preliminary figures for fiscal year (FY) 2022—the fiscal year ends September…

The 5 Aspects of Facility Energy Management

The 5 Aspects of Facility Energy Management

It is important for facilities professionals to learn not only how to manage energy but also how to incorporate conservation and sustainability into their facilities. James Myers, P.E., ProFM, principal of Myers Services, recently gave a webinar on the “5 Aspects of Energy Management,” sponsored by Avetta and ABM, for Facilities Management Advisor. He has…

Improving Building Maintenance with Thermal Camera Inspections

Improving Building Maintenance with Thermal Camera Inspections

Thousands of professionals today in the field of building diagnostics are using a range of thermal cameras for electrical inspection, optical gas imaging, and even to lend support to industrial automation. In facilities management, infrared camera technologies are most often deployed and used as handheld devices, but they are also available as unmanned aerial systems or…

5 Ways to Ensure that Facility Occupants Feel Safe

5 Ways to Ensure that Facility Occupants Feel Safe

Ensuring the safety of the people who occupy your facilities should be your No. 1 goal. A safe facility generally means that the people working there are doing better work. Those who come to work feeling safe can apply all their energy to the task at hand instead of worrying about whether something bad will…

Why Designing Buildings for Reconstruction and Reuse Is More Important than Ever

Why Designing Buildings for Reconstruction and Reuse Is More Important than Ever

Historically, construction projects have often come at the detriment of the environment. Not only does the industry rely on removing raw materials from the earth, but there are so many other environmental factors to consider, from the generation of waste to the polluting nature of the machinery and transportation. These impacts have been felt on…

Tips for Choosing the Right Emergency Lighting

Tips for Choosing the Right Emergency Lighting

  Imagine evacuating a facility in an emergency, only to find yourself surrounded by darkness and commotion. In such a situation, being in a familiar facility can still be dangerous and cause workplace accidents. Having emergency lighting is essential for every commercial facility. It helps the staff calmly manage such situations and guides the people…