Are your floors really clean? Following carpet cleaning guidelines play a critical role in meeting school cleaning standards, removing allergens and reducing student and faculty absenteeism.
Facility managers in charge of safety, purchasing, administration or operations would be wise to ensure that labels on containers for chemical formulations such as cleaners, sanitizers, paints, solvents and sealants are “Globally Harmonized System” (GHS) compliant.
Cost-effective strategies that keep students in school and the flu virus out of circulation are appreciated by educational leaders everywhere.
Routine cleaning measures can significantly reduce overall facility costs.
The benefits for students, teacher and other occupants are too compelling to ignore.
Facilities managers must often consider green options for dealing with common indoor hazards and contaminants, including mold, asbestos, lead, pests and more.
Hampshire College opens one of the greenest buildings in the world.
Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.
Not that kind of test, it's about your water.
Pollinating bees on school grounds pose little threat but can be intimidating.
College and university officials in potentially affected regions of the country can take steps to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne virus to their campus communities and surrounding neighborhoods.
Keeping unwanted residents off your campus is an integral part of maintaining healthy and safe college facilities.
A preferred approach for integrated pest management from a national prospective.