AED in the Workplace – The Difference Between Life and Death
Companies have plenty of fire extinguishers and first aid kits to protect employees in the workplace. Yet few companies are prepared to deal with sudden…
Facility & Office Maintenance
Post Move Water Cooler Conversations – Ooops, Did You Remember to Move the Water Cooler?
By Chris Cooks, contributing columnist It may not be a core business activity, but probably one of THE most emotive subjects in the new office…
Laws for Fire Doors in New York – Annual Inspections Required
Did you know Fire Doors must be inspected annually? In the United States, people continue to lose their lives in the very settings where they work and often…
What if Abe Lincoln were a Facility Manager?
For a recent article It’s too Cold! It’s too Hot! – Thermostat Wars in the Workplace, I consulted with the facility manager of a large corporation…
Office Space Heaters. Are they legal?
Have you been told by the landlord that electric space heaters are illegal, or has the space heater that was tucked under your desk been…
It’s too Cold! It’s too Hot! – Thermostat Wars in the Workplace
“I’m too hot! I’m too cold!” Does your office resemble both a tropical island and a tundra on the same floor? Do the thermostats around…
Office Safety During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to keep workplace safety in mind. By following a few simple safety tips, it’s easy to enjoy festive…
CEAS Gives Critical Employees Access to their Facilities Following an Emergency
Back on July 18, 2007 in NYC news broke that day of an underground Con Ed steam pipe explosion in Midtown Manhattan that sent hot steam shooting up…
The Tenant’s Post Move Office Maintenance Checklist
After months of planning and building out your new office (with your project manager of course), you have finally settled into your new surroundings. Your…
What causes “pattern staining” on a ceiling tile?
Pattern staining on the face of a ceiling tile may be due to three causes: 1) Dirty water may have dripped onto the back of…