Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September), ABM will be joining other founding member of the Security Consortium for Suicide Prevention (SCSP) at a conference in London to consider strategies for preventing unnecessary loss of life within the security industry. Launched earlier this year with ABM’s support, the SCSP is a network of security…
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Lighting brand Signify has launched the first on-demand continuing professional development courses to be accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers for specifiers, lighting designers, facilities managers and installers who need to respond to challenges created by sustainability and SARS-Cov-2. The courses are an addition to over 700 already being offered by the…
On World Health Day 2022 Sam Greaves, managing director of cleaning product manufacturer Cleenol Group, explains how modest changes to our lifestyles can contribute to a healthier future. In addition to challenges created by the global pandemic, many millions of people are now facing challenges relating to climate change, air pollution, water shortages, and an…
21.10.2021, 21:21 Improve Health and Reduce CO2 Emissions in Commercial Buildings Aircuity is marking National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month in the United States by promoting better understanding of ventilation optimization in commercial buildings. Credited with healthier IAQ and reducing carbon emissions in line with new standards which are being introduced nationally, and in cities…
19.07.2021, 13:29 IAQ: Ticket to Freedom? As the United Kingdom lifts restrictions on ‘Freedom Day’, Jamie Woodhall, technical and innovations manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene, comments on government guidance relating to CO2 monitoring. The United Kingdom government’s latest business advice to monitor indoor air quality (IAQ) and improve ventilation is an important step in mitigating…
29.03.2021, 10:48 Returning Workers Demand IAQ Assurances According to a recent Opinium survey for Rentokil Initial, the percentage of Brits concerned about airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has risen by 19 per cent since November 2020 to just over a quarter of the survey sample. The poll of 2,000 adults[1] also found a majority (52…
With science taking the lead in the battle against Covid-19, Kimberly-Clark Professional is making a stance against claims made by many global hand dryer manufacturers about their products. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumer awareness around the importance of hand hygiene and the risks posed by the spread of pathogens. Nearly 95 per cent…
24.08.2020, 16:12 Appointment of Covid Advisory Council ABM UK has appointed an Expert Advisory Council of specialists in infectious disease and industrial hygiene to inform its response to Covid-19 and newly launched EnhancedClean™ programme. Appointed to provide an independent, third-party perspectives, the council is being charged with monitoring the facility services provider’s continued efforts…
12.08.2020, 02:12 Welcoming College Students Back to Campus With college campuses across the United States preparing to reopen, Aramark is introducing new, Covid-secure programs to ensure the safe and hygienic delivery of services. The company recently launched dedicated platform, EverSafe™, which commits it to protecting the overall health of its team members, students, faculty and…
19.06.2020, 14:21 Embracing the New Normal Aramark and Jefferson Health have launched EverSafe™ OS, an app to assist the reopening of restaurants, retailers and other customer-facing SMEs As restrictions ease across the United States, the continued threat of COVID-19 requires businesses and organizations to focus on providing clean and safe environments for employees, clients, customers, patients and…
06.05.2020, 20:40 Vamping Up Global Hand Sanitizer Production Ecolab is expanding production of hand sanitizer to a World Health Organization formulation in response to demand created by the COVID-19 pandemic. From hospitals and healthcare facilities to food processing plants and restaurants, hand sanitizer is being used to keep employees and customers safe. In response, Ecolab has…
25.03.2020, 21:25 The Impact of Coronavirus on the Workplace Silicon Valley-based visitor management solutions provider Envoy has published global data on the impact of COVID-19 on employees travelling to other workplaces for meetings in February and March 2020. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly spreading across the world, dramatically impacting our lives at home and at…
23.03.2020, 12:30 Mitigating the Threat of Germs Chris Colpaert, General Manager for Philips’ Professional Display Solutions in EMEA, AP & NA, explains the importance of touch screen, remote control, and hard switch hygiene to preventing the spread of COVID-19. On average, people pick up their mobile phones 58 times, and touch them as many as 2,617…
16.03.2020, 23:56 Aramark CEO Position Statement on COVID-19 Aramark CEO John Zillmer has affirmed the group’s commitment to protecting the safety and wellbeing of employees, their families, clients, and customers in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement, Zillmer writes: You have my personal commitment that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has our full attention.…
16.03.2020, 13:56 The Role of FM in Hospital Hygiene Colin Trowell, managing director of UK hard services provider Artic Building Services, on the role of facilities management in supporting hospital Estate Teams to control infection and maintain good patient hygiene. With the coronavirus outbreak placing even greater pressure on a reportedly understaffed and under-resourced National…
21.01.2020, 20:47 Is Your Ventilation Stuck in the 1970s? Tom Kolsun, Strategic Accounts Manager with Aircuity, Inc., presents the case for better ventilation of educational and student facilities. Did you know that humans breathe over 11,000 liters of air a day? Your staff and students will likely spend around 2000 hours per year…