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handwashing, hand hygiene

Restroom Handwashing Less Frequent as Pandemic Wanes

Survey respondents agree on importance of hand hygiene but don't always follow through

The coronavirus pandemic has spurred numerous handwashing surveys, with one survey released this spring finding Americans are losing momentum and...

PPE face mask, masks, COVID-19, coronavirus

California OSHA Reverses Maskless Rule for Workers

Revised rule puts workplaces in step with CDC and public health guidelines

Earlier this month, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL-OSHA) voted to allow fully vaccinated workers to go...

California Inmates Graduate with Certifications in Healthcare Facilities Maintenance

California Inmates Graduate with Certifications in Healthcare Facilities Maintenance

More than a dozen inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California graduated with job...

HVAC System, HVAC, COVID-19
June 10, 2021 Jon A. Barrett

COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

Health and Safety

HVAC air conveyance systems must be routinely inspected, maintained, and cleaned to operate most efficiently and cost effectively.

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Olympics

Summer Olympics Begin Next Month Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Despite special protocols in place, many still worried of a possible super spreader event

The U.S. has been reopening large facilities, such as stadiums and arenas, with the help of new cleaning certifications and...

mask, maskless, COVID-19

California OSHA Allows Vaccinated Workers to go Maskless in the Workplace

CAL-OSHA board passes new rule after second vote

Starting next week, California workers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to go maskless following a vote by...

burned out
June 8, 2021 Tim Poskin

You’re Burned Out. Now What?

Business and Management

The top reasons and methods for reigniting the fire that led you to the cleaning industry in the first place.

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school, schools, rundown school, dirty school

School Maintenance Cannot Keep up With Deteriorating Facilities

Public schools are calling for more federal financial help to restore old and damaged buildings

Despite the best efforts of K-12 school custodial and maintenance crews, the deteriorating condition of many schools across the country...

CMM Survey: A Look at New Health and Safety Measures

CMM Survey: A Look at New Health and Safety Measures

When faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, facility managers had to quickly adapt to implement new health and safety measures in...

Minnesota Essential Workers Seek Back Pay for Quarantines

Minnesota Essential Workers Seek Back Pay for Quarantines

Thousands of essential workers in Minnesota including custodians were not compensated after being exposed to COVID-19 were forced to go...

Updated Federal Guidance Allows Employers to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines

Updated Federal Guidance Allows Employers to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines

Employers are within their rights to require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to guidance from the U.S....

HVAC, indoor air quality, IAQ
June 2, 2021 Matt Barwick & Roland Reesby

Follow the Basic Steps for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Facility Management

One of the first steps for facility managers looking to improve indoor air quality is to make a thorough air quality and HVAC system assessment to identify issues like positive or negative airflow, pollutants, and any leakage.

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