Category: Maintenance and Operations

New OSHA Program Targets Workplace Hazards in Warehouses, Distribution Centers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 17, 2023 Fire Safety

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. In the past 10 years, warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth with more than 1.9 million people employed in the industry. The Bureau of Labor […]

College of Southern Maryland Makes Switch to Electric Vehicles

By College of Southern Maryland Jul 14, 2023 Grounds Management

Updated: Jul 14, 2023

Beep! Beep! What eliminates the carbon dioxide equivalent of 42 trees, and can be found zipping around the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata and Regional Hughesville campuses? It’s the college’s new Polaris GEM utility vehicles—a sign of things to come as CSM begins transitioning to a smaller, less gas-reliant fleet of vehicles. This […]

Summer Fire Safety Tips for the Workplace

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Jul 12, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 12, 2023

As facilities managers know, summer brings increased risks of fire hazards that require proactive planning and risk mitigation. With higher use of electrical equipment such as fans and air conditioning, risks of electrical overloads and arson attacks rise. Not to mention that reduced staffing levels can also impact safety practices. The summer is a great […]

The Pros and Cons of AI in Facility Management

By Bryan Kelley, CEO, Laser Facility Management Jul 10, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 10, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly securing a foothold in the facility management space. A quick Google search for “AI tools for facility management” will produce a host of companies offering AI-driven tools to help with everything from maintenance management to space optimization. Facility managers who are eager to exploit the benefits of AI-driven tools should […]

JCSU Facilities Director Details Summer Campus Overhaul

By Gabrielle Issac Allison, JCSU Jul 7, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 7, 2023

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), a historically Black university located in Charlotte, N.C., is giving its more than 150-year-old campus a facelift this summer as the Department of Facilities rolls out upgrades in academic, athletic, administrative, and residential buildings across the campus. The initiative, spearheaded by Director of Facilities Erna Perkins-Jones, began nearly three years […]

Webinar Watch: Maximizing Efficiency – Facility Master Planning, FCAs, and the Importance of Accurate Asset Inventory

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jul 7, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 7, 2023

During Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE upcoming webinar, learn about how the sheer volume of assets located at large facilities, combined with the loss of institutional knowledge from retiring facility team members, can create inventory inaccuracies. As a result, it is important for organizations to create a master plan for an accurate asset inventory. Can’t make it to […]

Tile and Grout Cleaning Best Practices: Beyond Appearances

By Jennifer Kis, SOLID Surface Care Inc Jul 6, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jul 6, 2023

Maintaining clean and hygienic tile and grout surfaces in commercial facilities is essential not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for the overall health and safety of occupants. However, it is crucial to recognize the difference between cleaning for appearances and cleaning for true effectiveness. In this article, we will explore the best practices for […]

Webinar Watch: Stormwater Best Management Practices Across the United States

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jul 5, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 5, 2023

During Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE upcoming webinar, learn why it’s imperative to understand a stormwater system’s complex combination of assets, called best management practices (BMPs), that work together to manage stormwater runoff. Every developed property one acre or larger is required to have a stormwater system. Can’t make it to the live event? No worries! All registrants […]

10 Ways to Reduce Your HVAC System’s Carbon Footprint

By Walter E. Bennett, Contributing Writer Jul 3, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Jul 3, 2023

As environmental consciousness grows, carbon footprints have become a critical concern for businesses across various industries. In particular, commercial buildings account for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions due to their energy-intensive operations, with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems playing a substantial role. In this article, we will explore 10 effective strategies […]

Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

By Joshua Schwartz, President, Viking Pure Solutions Jun 30, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

As the health risks associated with conventional cleaners and disinfectants become more widely known, businesses are increasingly looking to protect their customers and employees by searching out sustainable alternatives. That’s a sound instinct, but what does it really mean to get a green clean? That question turns out to be more complicated than it might […]