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Deck Your Facility’s Halls by Renting the Right Equipment
November 15, 2024 Tony English

Deck Your Facility’s Halls by Renting the Right Equipment

Products

By renting the appropriate lift, you can safely and cost-effectively complete your facility's festive vision, keeping the season jolly.

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shooting, mass shooting, gun
November 1, 2023 Robert Kravitz

Arming Facilities Against Violence

Health and Safety

For many decades, the FBI and other law enforcement organizations have taught us that if an active shooter enters a facility, we should run, hide, or fight. A better strategy might be to prepare, react, and recover.

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Drone flying above city skyscrapers
February 8, 2023 Adam Camhi & Andrew Ashur

Reach New Heights in Cleaning

Technology and Trends

Spraying drones can more effectively and efficiently clean higher, extremely hard-to-reach places, while saving money and eliminating risks to workers.

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Slip and fall incident report
December 7, 2022 Russ Kendzior

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Health and Safety

The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) offers information, training, and certifications to help facility managers reduce the risk of falling.

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The Vulnerable Building: Strategies to Identifying Risks and Responding to Threats
July 7, 2022

Video: The Vulnerable Building: Strategies to Identifying Risks and Responding to Threats

Facility Management

In this episode of Straight Talk! with ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross, discover how to keep your properties safe as a building owner or manager thanks to industry expert Johnathan Tal, CEO of TAL Global Corporation.

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cleaners, cleaning staff, supervisor
September 30, 2021 Bryan Christiansen

How Facility Managers Can Make Life Easier for Their Cleaning Crews

Facility Management

A hazard-free atmosphere, with access to on-the-job training and quality tools and equipment, will enable your cleaning crew to do their job more efficiently.

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Reconsider Salt Use This Winter
February 1, 2021 Kathleen Misovic

Reconsider Salt Use This Winter

Facility Management

Sand, birdseed, and ice melt products can be a better alternative to salt for increasing traction on sidewalks and roads while protecting the environment.

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Workplace Safety
May 29, 2020 Matt Hayas

4 Workplace Safety Strategies for Cleaning Professionals

Health and Safety

As June is National Safety Month, it’s an opportune time to revisit ways to promote workplace safety.

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10 Tips for Vacuuming Success
March 1, 2020 Laura Patock

10 Tips for Vacuuming Success

Carpet

Follow these tips to clean carpet quickly, efficiently, and safely without injuring yourself or damaging the vacuum.

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10 Safety Considerations for Construction Cleanup
June 7, 2019 Joel Craddock

10 Safety Considerations for Construction Cleanup

Health and Safety

Unlike standard janitorial services, construction cleanup requires attention to every surface. From drywall dust to large sawdust and paint-splatter, there’s a wide range of service to implement.

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The Culture of Health and Safety
June 3, 2019 Lee Senter

The Culture of Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Remember the acronym REACH—Recognition, Evaluation, Assessment, Control, and Hazards—when establishing a safety and health program at your workplace.

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Protect Your Workers From Head to Toe
May 2, 2019 Kathleen Misovic

Protect Your Workers From Head to Toe

Health and Safety

Mark Warner, education manager with ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute, recalls a worker who wore sneakers to strip a floor; the result was catastrophic.

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