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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Is Your Office Safe? A Practical Workplace Safety Checklist
A simple workplace walk-through can uncover blocked exits, overloaded outlets, unstable storage and other conditions that become easy to overlook during normal operations. Originally published…
Rats and Mice Setting Up Shop in Your Business?
By Arthur Katz, Contributing Columnist Rats and mice have become a serious problem for New York businesses this season. While they are year round pests,…
Hiring a Commercial Landscape Contractor: Look Beyond the Price
The lowest proposal—or the biggest contractor—doesn’t tell you whether the team can actually maintain your property to the standard you expect. Originally published December 18,…
Paper Towels or Hand Dryers in Your Bathrooms?
The better choice depends on the restroom, the building and what it takes to operate each option. Are paper towels less costly to your facility…
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…
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…
Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Calls
Before authorizing life-safety work, know who is responsible, who is approved, and what has already been done. “We’re your fire extinguisher company. We’d like to…