Integrated Facility Management Consulting - or IFM Consulting - sounds like a dream come true, and in terms of facility maintenance and efficiency, it is! This model sets you up for success as it eliminates unneeded waste in terms of product and cost, all while making...

Heat stress is a common – and dangerous – safety hazard for many industrial workers. The prevalence of exposure to heat stress is common in many occupations, performed both indoors and outdoors. This Safety Guide will show you how to prevent this dangerous...

Do bad things really come in threes? The answer is definitely ‘yes’ in terms of respiratory infection rates, and what experts have coined a ‘tripledemic’ of influenza, RSV and COVID-19. This triple threat doesn’t sing, dance and act, but rather causes cough,...

Spill response is a necessary component for most if not all workplaces and is important for all facilities. Large working spaces with machinery, people and products coming in and out are ripe for spills to happen. Stay on top of safety requirements by strengthening...

Tank cleaning services must be tailored to your facility needs. At TEAM Group, we wouldn’t have it any other way. With an array of Tank Cleaning Machines (TCMs) and 3D industrial cleaning technologies advancing quickly, what are the requirements and options for tank...

It’s undeniable that the use of UV disinfection robots became a hot topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge in the marketplace for this technology came from a wide range of industries such as offices, facilities, hospitals and more. The affordability, easy use...

In March 2020, as the world faced a global pandemic, Indeed launched its Work Happiness Score. As North America’s largest job site, the Work Happiness Score is designed to give job seekers and existing employees valuable insights into company culture and employee...

We manage facilities in a dynamic and unpredictable world. Potential hazards can appear anywhere and cause injury even to an experienced worker. It is worthwhile to understand where facility managers should continuously focus on to make the most effective improvements...

How are good leadership skills related to the characteristics of an eagle?  Facilities managers have a lot to learn from the qualities of this mighty bird. Remember, leadership comes with experience and we all start off needing to learn from both our failures and...

What are the germiest areas in your facility? There are many ‘no-brainer’ germ hotspots such as high-traffic touchpoints that can become breeding grounds for bacteria. Are there other, unsuspecting areas in your production facility where cold, flu and other germs are...