Most Workplace Pantries Don’t Fail at Design. They Fail in Operation.
Workplace Pantries Are Designed.They’re Rarely Defined. That assumption doesn’t hold up once the space is in use. The issue isn’t that these spaces lack design—it’s…
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General Small Office Safety Checklist
The following checklist was provided courtesy of Compliance and Safety LLC. OFFICE SAFETY CHECKLIST NAME: ______________________________ LOCATION: _____________________________ DATE: ______________________________ CHECK: YES NO (Corrective Action…
Tips for Hiring a Commercial Landscape Contractor
If you need your commercial property lawn cut and, should you choose a local vendor or would you prefer a nationally franchised chain? Look at…
Paper towels or hand dryers in your bathrooms?
Are paper towels less costly to your facility than running and maintaining a hand dryer? It’s a tricky question, especially if you are a tenant…
Should you Refurbish and Reuse Broken, Worn or Torn Office Chairs?
Office furniture ages over time. Seat pads get worn, arm rests tear and mechanical adjustments wear down. During an internal shift, there’s the employee scramble…
Medical Flooring: Start With How the Space Will Be Used
The flooring decision isn’t just about the finish. Traffic, equipment, maintenance, infection control and downtime all affect what belongs underfoot. Originally published May 2012. Updated…
Building Systems Operation: Are They Operating Properly?
By Rudy Holesek, Contributing Columnist How is your equipment operating? Or more accurately, how are you operating your equipment? How do you know your equipment and systems…
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…
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…
Your Emergency Plan Says They Need Access. Will They Get In?
After an emergency, identifying essential employees is only part of the plan. Access to the building may be controlled by someone else. Originally published September…
Communications Planning Before Natural Disasters
When operations are disrupted, the communication plan has to work before everyone starts asking what is happening. A natural disaster doesn’t have to damage your…
The Tenant’s Post Move Office Maintenance Checklist
The move may be complete, but the transition from project delivery to operating the space has just begun. After months of planning and construction, the…
GFCI Outlets in the Workplace: When a Reset Doesn’t Solve the Problem
A protective device that repeatedly trips may be doing exactly what it was designed to do. GFCI, or Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, protection is designed to…