7 Things to Ask Before Hiring a New Cleaning Contractor
Facility Management
COVID-19 has changed the way we do business. Here are seven areas facility managers should ask about before hiring a new cleaning contractor this year.
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CDC Releases School Reopening Guidance
Updated guidelines include five mitigation strategies for educational facilities
While many schools across the country have reopened to in-person learning—either full- or part-time—some have remained closed since last March...
Facilities Nationwide Converting to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Sport stadiums, hotels, airports, amusement parks, and others are assisting with vaccination rollout
Facility managers have been busy preparing their buildings for a new purpose as stadium arenas, amusement parks, airports, hotels, and...
Flooring are high-touch surfaces and need to be included in routine cleaning, disinfection, and sanitizing protocols.
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Ordinance Seeks to Bring Chicago Hotel Workers Back to the Job
Proposed ruling has support from housekeepers but faces opposition among employers
To help turnaround the economic turmoil hotels have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago’s City Council late last year proposed...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 405,000 disinfectant sprayers because the lithium-ion battery pack can overheat and may catch...
The push for a US$15 federal minimum wage has stalled after it was voted down in the Senate late last...
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many individuals to fall behind on paying their rent and mortgages. Some have even lost...
Super Bowl Stadium Tackles Pandemic Safety Measures
Experts urge caution for live events and parties
When football fans watch the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday evening at...
Students Supporting Campus Housekeepers
Health and Safety
How the Allegheny College Student Labor Coalition supported campus housekeepers through a union contract negotiation and the pandemic
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously warned against hand sanitizer brands containing the toxic ingredient methanol. Last...
Miami Facility Goes to the Dogs for COVID-19
American Airlines Arena is using coronavirus-detection dogs to screen guests and employees
Dogs have been trained to detect drugs, weapons, and explosives on individuals. Last spring dog-handling experts began training dogs to...