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Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]

Is There a Standard in Rooftop Fall Protection?

Facility Engineering Association (FEA) recommendations on fall protection/fall prevention for commercial building owners to defend against litigation, and provide a safe workplace […]

Arc Flash Overview

Defining factors of arc flash, and arc flash regulatory history, electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E), risk assessment, and procedure for safe […]

Learn How to Avoid the Most Common Violations

To protect your employees and avoid OSHA fines, you must understand the hazards that exist in your workplace. One simple OSHA truism […]

Integrated Pest Bird Management

An overview of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for pest bird species, reviewing pest bird biology and reproductive physiology for an increased […]

IFMA Range of Inspections

Enhance your understanding of facility inspections with this overview addressing inspection purposes, types, trends, benefits, and uses of information acquired.

Measuring Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Lessons Learned at the FDIC

Establish an effective office ergonomics program by identifying and measuring key performance indicators, assessing the effectiveness of office ergonomics processes, and integrating […]

Preventing Incidents in the Hospitality Industry

Better manage incidents in your facility by educating yourself on the cause/effect relationships that contribute to slips, trips and falls, and by […]

Personal Equipment and Appliances

Eliminate electrical safety hazards in the workplace by educating your team on the top-down responsibilities of electrical safety using these guidelines for […]

Pandemic Preparedness Manual

This manual provides Facility Management professionals assistance in planning for, controlling, and responding to the avian influenza and pandemic influenza threats. Establishing […]