Working in a shared office space can typically lead to a lot of spread germs. Not only is it easier for bacteria to grow in heavily trafficked areas, but individuals combatting allergies may be at risk due to certain particles in the air and other environmental effects. However, being very stringent[...]
Do you find that your office becomes more cluttered over time? It can be difficult to stay organized, and while you can hire cleaning crews to help keep everything well maintained, there is still the issue of general office clutter, which can typically be brought on by messy employees who keep their[...]
Falls are a serious problem in the workplace. While anti-fatigue mats can add an extra layer of traction, helping to reduce the chances of falling, it’s still important that employees are aware of their surroundings. According to Safety + Health Magazine, falls remain a prevalent problem among [...]
If you’re finding yourself getting a little sluggish at work, you may want to consider taking a stand. New research suggests that getting on your feet and either standing while on the job or taking a walk could help improve your overall productivity. A new report out of the Journal of Physical [...]
When doing spring cleaning in your building, you may not realize exactly how much effort you should be putting into the task at hand. While it’s common for crews with cleaning carts to get the bigger surfaces, like ceilings, floors, countertops and tables, you may not realize exactly how much [...]
Sitting in a chair all day at work has been studied as having negative health effects. However, employees are starting to notice a change in addition to doctors. Having things to help you stand at work, such as anti-fatigue mats that provide an extra layer of protection to the joints, can make it so[...]
No matter how much you try to keep up with maintenance, as a building ages it experiences the cracks, dust, buildup and rust. Building managers need to be on top of this, particularly if they’re in charge of buildings that are on the older side. It’s critical to make sure that problems do not [...]
Building maintenance is a top priority for any manager, as they look to keep the structure intact and all equipment and other operational needs running. By letting maintenance fall behind, it could not only be costly for the building manager to fix the problem, but in some cases it could be beyond [...]
Worker safety should not only be a priority for management, but for all employees. It goes beyond taking precautions such as using anti-fatigue mats, worker safety needs to be rules and regulations, having the right equipment in place and keeping the lines of communication open. As a result, you may[...]
Now that spring is in full swing, have you had your building maintenance crew load up the cleaning carts and spruce up some things you may have missed during the dark winter months? It’s important to make spring cleaning a priority, but it’s all about finding the time to do it. The task [...]