Health & Safety: Page 8

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    Outdoor workers at risk even on ‘cooler’ summer days, Turner heat study finds

    Researchers found that laborers came to work dehydrated and had elevated core temperatures even under moderate conditions.

    By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Mask mandates return to health facilities amid soaring COVID-19, flu cases

    New York City yesterday joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and other communities in reinstating mask mandates to reduce the spread of viruses. 

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Trendline

    Schools on front lines of facilities management innovation

    As research mounts on the importance of a school’s physical infrastructure to the performance and well-being of its students, administarors, parents and the community expect facility managers to make the best use of often-limited resources.  

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions

    Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.

    By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024
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    NYC building service workers strike threat could affect 1,300 buildings

    The 32BJ affiliate of SEIU is negotiating with the Realty Advisory Board for wage increases, fully employer-paid health insurance and job security in a contract that expires Dec. 31.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    GAO: Federal agencies need to coordinate data on independent contractors, temp workers

    Millions of U.S. workers are in nonstandard work arrangements, but data on those workers is scattered and unorganized, GAO said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Microgrids can drive resiliency, efficiency and profitability: JLL

    As climate change risks and energy use accelerate, these systems can advance sustainability and electrification efforts, a recent report says.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Tailgating, piggybacking top list of access control issues: report

    More than 90% of organizations reported having an access control failure in the past six months, according to an ASIS International survey.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    After major breach, Okta promises it is taking security seriously

    Speaking in the company’s earnings call, CEO Todd McKinnon pledged improvements and addressed a lax security culture at the identity and access management provider.

    By Matt Kapko • Dec. 5, 2023
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    All Okta support system customers affected by previously disclosed breach

    The identity and access management firm had previously concluded the breach affected just 1% of its customers.

    By Matt Kapko • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Amazon Web Services rolls out palm-based identity service for physical, digital security

    The AI-powered biometric identification technology intends to improve the accuracy and ease of use of physical and digital access controls, AWS says.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    5 Okta customers snared in attack on the provider’s support system

    The identity and access management provider says the attack was most likely linked to a compromised employee’s personal Google account or personal device.

    By Matt Kapko • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Stanley Steemer hack breached data of almost 67K customers

    The cleaning company said attackers gained access to its systems nearly a month before the intrusion was discovered in March.

    By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Envoy adds emergency notifications to combat hybrid work safety concerns

    The alerts pull from occupancy data to alert employees based on where they are. The company also introduced data-based attendance insights for proactive space management.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    BrightGo sweeps up $3M to develop janitorial service management software

    The janitorial software company says the money will expedite the development of its centralized dashboard and mobile app integration to help customers manage employees and ease contract payments.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Okta employee data breached in third-party healthcare attack

    A breach on a third-party vendor compromised the health information of nearly 5,000 employees at the identity and access management firm, underscoring the need for data security across all systems.

    By Matt Kapko • Updated Nov. 22, 2023
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    Connectivity Standards Alliance introduces access control interoperability initiative

    Nearly 200 member companies have joined the Aliro initiative, which seeks to ease barriers to implementation and ensure convenient facility access across mobile devices and access controls.  

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Much of North America faces ‘elevated risk’ of blackouts in extreme winter conditions: NERC

    Climate change, rising energy demand and natural gas dependence mean “a massive grid disruption is inevitable,” said Mark Spurr, legislative director at the International District Energy Association.

    By Robert Walton • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Why it’s critical to make facilities employees feel valued and empowered at work

    Recent disruptions are expanding the scope of safety and emphasizing a human-centered safety approach in facilities management.

    Nov. 6, 2023
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    NFMT Remix focused on decarbonization, efficiency and innovation

    Emergency preparedness, technology adoption and benchmarking are other key focus areas for facilities managers, according to speakers at the conference.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Honeywell Building Technologies continues to grow order volume, expand margins

    CFO Greg Lewis said that HBT remains “a bright spot for the business,” with orders growing 20% year over year, despite soft demand for security products and a challenging operating environment.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Billions in deferred maintenance projects coming to US facilities

    A nationwide push to address delayed upkeep on public buildings and infrastructure will create myriad opportunities for contractors, according to a consultant.

    By Mary Scott Nabers • Oct. 26, 2023
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    How an Illinois district prepares for school safety crisis response

    Schools need community partners and plans for clear communications when emergencies occur, officials from West Aurora School District 129 advise.

    By Kara Arundel • Oct. 23, 2023
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    The road ahead for healthcare facilities managers

    As patients demand modern amenities and efficient wayfinding in healthcare units, facilities managers struggle to maintain aging infrastructure while managing supply chain hurdles and decarbonization challenges.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Q&A

    JLL’s division president discusses top healthcare facility concerns

    Facility managers deserve a place at the table in the earlier stages of planning renovations, construction, design, sustainability initiatives and more, says Alison Flynn Gaffney.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    EnVerid’s compact ventilation module aims to cut up to 40% of HVAC energy use

    The HLR 100C maintains indoor air quality, saves energy and reduces the impact of outdoor pollutants, the company says, adding that designs for Daikin and Trane packaged rooftop units are available, with more to come.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023