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In the past few years The Joint Commission (TJC) has placed new emphasis on the importance of building management systems in improving patient safety, and has started to incorporate these systems into their standards. As the Joint Commission becomes more involved in regulating these s

Excessive heat and humidity during the summer months can put workers at risk for dangerous, and sometimes fatal, occupational heat-related illnesses. This is especially true in large, hard-to-cool manufacturing facilities that are oftentimes designed for efficiency over worker comfort

The newest Facility Guidelines Institute’s (FGI’s) Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities includes notable changes that have improved the standard of care in healthcare facilities. And while these updates will help improve patient health and safe

With the summer heat comes an important question: how do you determine if you are providing enough outdoor (dilution) air for the optimum performance, comfort and health of building occupants, without wasting energy by over-ventilating? Building occupants generate an excellent tracer

Lockout/Tagout. Sounds like a game, right? But it’s really serious business. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures ensure that employees who are servicing or maintaining machines and equipment are not harmed by the unexpected release of hazardous energy. Injuries can be serious or f

Many cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals that can be hazardous to people whether at home or in the office. Do not mix and match chemicals and products should always be stored in their original containers. As a safety precaution always read the safety instructions printed

A person walks into a file cabinet and…hurts them-self These large, heavy, metal objects with pointy sharp corners pose a real safety hazard if not strategically placed and properly used. A file cabinet should be located in an area with minimal traffic to avoid accidents where

May 31, 2010 was the compliance deadline for having engineering controls in place to keep hexavalent chromium exposures below the established 8-hour permissible exposure limit. OSHA inspections started emphasizing compliance with the hexavalent chromium standard. 29CFR1

First aid training helps save lives. It is that simple. On the job, in your home, or in the community, knowing first aid allows you to help someone who is injured or suddenly ill until help arrives or they are able to see a health care provider. In the U.S. every year: • 2 million peo