Fighting foodborne diseases in facilities

Fighting foodborne diseases in facilities

  Amid the higher standards of things such as surface disinfection and air quality in facilities since the onset of the pandemic, an executive at Ecolab is urging for a similar focus to be placed on preventing foodborne diseases. Each year in the U.S., an estimated nine million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and…

IFSEC Global unveils latest trends and challenges in physical access control sector in 2022 report

IFSEC Global unveils latest trends and challenges in physical access control sector in 2022 report

The latest report from IFSEC Global into physical access control reveals the views of over 1,000 security, facilities and IT professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. It covers the current technology and credentials in use in 2022, the upgrade plans and challenges, and looks at the future trends ahead. The physical access control…

The leadership trust crisis

The leadership trust crisis

  Trust in leadership is at an all-time low. A majority of people surveyed by Edelman in 28 countries believe that government and business leaders are purposely misleading people. This isn’t only the case in low power distance cultures like the US and Sweden. Leaders’ credibility is also low in places like Japan and France….

Federal Contractors Should Expect Climate Disclosure Rules to Become New Norm

Federal Contractors Should Expect Climate Disclosure Rules to Become New Norm

A forthcoming proposed rule from the Biden administration will require contractors supplying goods and services to the federal government to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other climate-related risks. The rule follows similar requirements proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to the disclosure of climate change risks. The proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation…

HSE publishes latest workplace fatality figures

HSE publishes latest workplace fatality figures

  According to the latest figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 123 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year. The annual data release covers the period from April 2021 to March 2022, during which time most pandemic restrictions were lifted and the economy began returning to…

Adoption of Electronically Commutated Motor Pumps Increases as Energy Savings Add Up

Adoption of Electronically Commutated Motor Pumps Increases as Energy Savings Add Up

ECM pumps have huge potential for savings, and a new label quickly and easily shows how efficient particular products are. Recent advancements in motor controls have had huge impacts on the circulator pump market. Specifically, circulator pumps with what are known as Electronically Commutated Motors, or ECMs, trigger an intelligent speed control system that provides…