Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design

Data presented by the National Glazing Association (NGA) offers an important consideration for those planning safer school designs. The NGA’s one-pager states that response times for first responders average three minutes. It also states that active shooter events often last between 90 seconds and eight minutes, making time a critical consideration for safer school design….

Ramp up your facility’s recycling program

Ramp up your facility’s recycling program

Sustainability and ESG goals remain important to companies and consumers, so increasing your efforts and decreasing your carbon footprint are good for business. Does your facility have a robust recycling program? Getting started Assessing your current recycling system is a great place to start when looking for opportunities to improve your processes. Conducting a waste…

Adidas Faces More OSHA Fines for Warehouse Hazards

Adidas Faces More OSHA Fines for Warehouse Hazards

Athletic apparel and shoemaker Adidas America Inc. faces $396,377 in new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for failing to correct fall hazards at its Chester, New York, warehouse, which was originally cited in March 2022, the agency announced August 9. The company previously paid $17,403 in penalties. OSHA also issued the employer a Failure to Abate…

Pennsylvania Offers Schools $120M for Security Upgrades, Mental Health Support

Pennsylvania Offers Schools $120M for Security Upgrades, Mental Health Support

As students and teachers start returning to classrooms across the country, school safety is top of mind. In Pennsylvania, schools and other eligible entities are now able to apply for $120 million in grant funding to make physical security upgrades and strengthen behavioral health support. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security…

Back-to-School Projects to Prepare Your Educational Facilities

Back-to-School Projects to Prepare Your Educational Facilities

Facilities managers are busily getting their schools, colleges, and universities ready for classes to resume. No matter the type of educational facility they manage, all need to be properly maintained. That’s why we’re reviewing several back-to-school projects that facilities managers should ensure are on their checklists for clean and safe buildings for the new academic…

Manufacturing safety

Manufacturing safety

Meg Swanson CMO, Eptura with advice on strategic health and safety measures for safer manufacturing environments In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, facility management and maintenance safety are critical components that directly impact productivity and operational efficiency. Manufacturers face the challenge of balancing high production demands with the need to maintain a safe and efficient…