Category: Safety

cybersecurity

CISA Offers Cybersecurity Resources for K-12 Schools and Districts

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 14, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos, and supplemental materials to help K‑12 schools and districts prevent, mitigate, and respond to prevalent cyber threats. Based on current cybersecurity best practices and frameworks, the resource package outlines cost-effective, actionable, and customizable steps that […]

Heat Safety Starts with Hydration: Steps Facility Leaders Should Take to Protect Workers

By Matt Gannon, Bevi Aug 13, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Heat waves are arriving earlier and lasting longer. According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, 2025 was the fourth-warmest year on record for the U.S., with average temperatures 2.6°F above the 20th-century average.  With rising temperatures come increased risks to the workers caught in them—particularly those in the labor-intensive manufacturing and distribution industries. Heat […]

5 Swimming Pool Oversights that Lead to Safety Incidents and Facility Disruptions

By Phil Carter, The Amenity Collective Aug 11, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Managing swimming pools for multifamily communities, associations, country clubs, hotels, gyms, and other commercial facilities requires more than maintaining clear water and opening each day. Successful operations depend on disciplined systems that protect swimmers, extend asset life, and prevent safety incidents, whether operating seasonally or year-round. More often than not, safety incidents and operational disruptions […]

The Shifting State of Retail Safety and Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 7, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Retail store theft levels are stabilizing, but external theft and fraud overall continue to rise, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council. In addition, workplace violence remains a major concern for retailers. The Impact of Theft & Violence 2026 report found that retailers experienced a […]

Your Front Door Is a Performance System: Managing High-Traffic Entrances for Reliability and Efficiency

By Brian Ha, STANLEY Access Technologies Aug 5, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Every day, thousands of people pass through building entrances without a second thought, until something goes wrong. A malfunctioning door during peak hours isn’t just an inconvenience; it disrupts operations, creates safety risks, and slows critical building flow. For facilities managers overseeing high-traffic environments, such as hospitals, retail centers, corporate campuses, transit hubs, and more, […]

American Lung Association Calls on Schools to Join Indoor Air Quality Challenge

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 4, 2026 Green Building

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

Every day in schools across the country, millions of children and adults are impacted by poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Though IAQ is a top environmental risk to public health, more than half of K-12 schools do not have IAQ management plans to proactively address air quality risks. To help create healthier learning environments for […]

AI’s Expanding Role in Creating Safer Healthcare Facilities

By Lisa Falzone, Athena Security Jul 30, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Healthcare facilities are designed to heal people. Yet for many healthcare workers, safety has become an increasingly urgent concern. Hospitals and healthcare campuses today face a complicated environment. Teams are managing higher patient volumes, workforce shortages, increased visitor traffic, and growing concerns around workplace violence. Security leaders are being asked to do more than respond […]

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How Facility Teams Can Document Building Inspections More Effectively

By Patrick Ferreira, PhotoReport Jul 29, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 29, 2026

You walk a 200,000-square-foot building, photograph a cracked expansion joint on the roof, a dripping valve in the mechanical room, and a blocked fire exit on the third floor, then move on. Three months later, an insurer asks you to prove you flagged that exit and that a contractor cleared it. You have 80 photos […]

Are Common Workplace Injuries Costing You?

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Jul 24, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 24, 2026

We recently examined uncommon workplace injuries, referred to as “serious injuries and fatalities” (SIFs). Professional safety groups like the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the National Safety Council (NSC) have researched SIFs for years and offer employers resources to prevent SIFs. But what about common workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and slips, […]

Survey: Clean Restrooms Support Public Health and Visitor Loyalty This Summer

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 23, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 23, 2026

As airports, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other public facilities welcome larger summer crowds, Bradley Company’s 17th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey highlights the role that well-maintained restrooms play in protecting public health and creating a positive visitor experience. The survey comes as Americans navigate another busy summer travel season while public health officials continue monitoring foodborne […]