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Creating a Safe Workplace for Winter: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jan 30, 2024 Grounds Management

Updated: Jan 30, 2024

While some might enjoy walking in a winter wonderland, if facilities managers aren’t careful, their employees’ journey could include slip, trip, and fall injuries, which can be costly for employers and employees. However, there are ways to be prepared for what Mother Nature has in store. What Are Slips, Trips, and Falls? The Occupational Safety […]

What Should Be in Your Facility’s First-Aid Kit?

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Sep 25, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Oct 9, 2023

Facilities managers should work with building management to ensure they have adequate first-aid kits and automated external defibrillator devices (AEDs) to comply with the law and minimum safety standards and, more importantly, for the safety of facility occupants. The installation and maintenance of these units, along with associated signage, usually fall in the hands of […]