Disaster Planning and Cleanup

The benefits of “waterproof” floors dominate advertising across the flooring landscape. But are these floors suitable as a replacement for carpet in a facility with moisture issues?

While shelters are critical for the immediate safety and protection of displaced individuals, they also create conditions for spreading infectious diseases.

Proper water cleanup and mold prevention techniques are required to mitigate mold growth, contamination, and the associated health risks.

Cleaning workers risk exposure to biohazards and chemical hazards, as well as physical injuries from daily vacuuming, repetitive motions, frequent bending, and prolonged standing. 

Water damage can be a devastating occurrence in any building, leading to structural issues, mold growth, and potential health hazards. Often the cleaning team is called in as the first responders to start the renovation process.

Identify which natural disasters pose the greatest threat to your facility before making a plan. The most successful natural disaster management systems are comprehensive with a risk-focused strategy.

A new certification provides the highly specialized skills demanded by a growing industry.

High-performing facilities must follow these critical lessons to maintain not only a healthy building, but also a healthy bottom line.

Post-construction cleanup offers a potentially lucrative add-on service for BSCs looking for new revenue streams.

Safety management is an integral part of facilities management as it helps to protect everyone that uses a facility from hazards.

A recent GP PRO consumer survey found that 19% of employees are excited to return to workplace facilities, 43% are concerned and 30% are hesitant.

The ANSI/IICRC S500 can become an important tool to produce success on water losses.