Health & Safety: Page 3

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    Big verdicts in premises liability cases put spotlight on facilities managers

    Verdicts in the tens of millions of dollars are increasingly common in cases involving organizations’ physical spaces, and the trend is likely to persist, a risk manager says.

    By • May 19, 2025
  • ANRF, Trinity Health, Hallett, nonsmokers rights, casino operational costs
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    Proxy votes to test if casinos lower costs by banning smoking

    Less spending is needed on HVAC and cleaning, among other facilities functions, if companies adopt smoke-free policies, an advocacy organization says.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Poor facilities cited among reasons Connecticut shut down Paier College

    The private art college withdrew its petition to reopen last month. It lost its accreditation and closed last fall because of mounting problems with its operations and academic programs.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Will you be held liable for third-party violence on your property? ‘Foreseeability’ is key

    You can get hit for negligent security by the victim’s estate if you don’t take appropriate steps based on what you know about the area, an attorney says.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    With AI leak detection, 20% lower insurance costs possible, says water management company

    Symmons Industries is partnering with data company Caylent to help facilities managers spot water issues before they lead to costly damage. 

    By • Updated April 22, 2025
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    MassBio, Veolia extend waste contract to include decarbonization, energy efficiency services

    The new services will help consortium members in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., meet carbon reduction requirements, Veolia North America says.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    Brockton, Mass., leverages energy savings contract to preserve, improve two historic buildings

    New window, lighting and HVAC systems aim to reduce energy and improve air quality, including in one building that has been unusable in extreme weather. 

    By • April 11, 2025
  • MPS, Milwaukee public schools, Sean Kane, lead paint abatement
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    Ousted school facilities chief had lost the trust of parents over lead abatement

    Community groups had been calling for the dismissal of Milwaukee Public Schools facilities director Sean Kane for what they said was a failure to act on risks and follow safe practices. 

    By • April 4, 2025
  • HVAC, IAQ, MERV filter, outdoor air, infiltration, ventilation
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    Why HVAC efficiency shouldn’t downplay outdoor air

    Focusing on filtration alone is unnecessary and could compromise occupant well-being, IAQ specialists say.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Digitizing emergency operations can ensure plans are accessible

    Hard copies of procedures can be time-consuming to locate or use when it matters most, according to 911inform.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Daikin, Poppy partner to accelerate building ventilation rate testing

    Adding Poppy’s real-time air-tracing and ventilation solutions to Daikin products and services can help buildings reduce energy costs and meet IAQ standards, the companies say. 

    By • March 27, 2025
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    Sensors help building operators detect vaping

    The sensors can also monitor temperature, humidity and CO2 levels to make air quality easier to manage, the manufacturer says.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Routine HVAC cleaning can lower energy use and help meet ventilation standards, study says

    Cleaning can be a cost-effective tool for increasing occupant comfort and health and building energy efficiency, researchers from two universities found.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Operational changes, education can help curb cleaning complaints, survey says

    Implementing daytime cleaning schedules, staff training and occupancy technology can reduce the amount of “subjective or frivolous” complaints and help to optimize operations.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Occupancy-based controls found to cut energy use 22%

    Implementing ceiling- and wall-mounted sensors connected to a building management system could pay for themselves in two years, a Schneider Electric paper says. 

    By • March 12, 2025
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    HVAC improvements shown to improve student outcomes

    Metrics on absenteeism, suspension rates and math scores did better as upgrades or replacements were made, a study finds.

    By • March 10, 2025
  • A view of a hand holding a device that measures harmful dust particles and PM2.5 (particulate matter) in the air in front of an elevator inside a building.
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    Improving IAQ means looking beyond ventilation strategies

    With technology like germicidal UV and building management systems, it’s possible to improve indoor air quality without driving up HVAC costs, experts say.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Bobcat & Steiner mower deck attachments recalled

    The decks can’t be secured when being worked on, posing a crush hazard, the U.S. CPSC says. 

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
  • Highwire, TRIR, Griffin, Tibbetts, contractor oversight
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    Track small incidents to get insight into contractor risk, safety expert says

    Relying solely on recordable incident data will leave you blind, according to Highwire safety chief Dave Tibbetts.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Envoy launches mobile version of virtual front desk application

    The mobile version of Virtual Front Desk provides access control and other services, even when operators are away from their desk, Envoy says.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Sponsored by Cisco

    Beyond boundaries: 5 benefits of a unified vision for physical security

    Revolutionize security with cloud-managed systems that are flexible, scalable and built for the future.

    By Grant Shirk, Senior Director of Product Marketing • Jan. 27, 2025
  • Facilities managers and skilled trades workers discussing renovations and plans for a managed space.
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    Deep Dive

    6 facilities management trends set to define 2025

    Facilities managers are leveraging data to optimize operations and meet changing occupier needs while anticipating federal policy shifts and growing data center demand.

    By , • Jan. 14, 2025
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    ASHRAE releases guidance to mitigate smoke’s IAQ impacts, updates HVAC testing protocols

    Facilities managers and building operators can use the new guidance along with existing procedures, like Guideline 36, to automate their systems and improve efficiency, experts say.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Firms leverage AI to bolster camera capabilities

    By integrating AI and machine learning with digital twins and heat sensor technology, firms are enhancing security, occupancy tracking and operational insights, while trying to ensure privacy protection.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Siemens, SwiftConnect and Fortive advance their FM software systems

    Access, facility and asset management products and the firms that offer them have been busy this fall. Here’s the latest. 

    By • Nov. 22, 2024