FRIDAY FUNNY: The Facility Manager’s Toolbox
on Nov 20, 2009 in Friday_Funny construction Friday Funny Humor Tools Many members of the facility management profession have a natural knack for engineering. For those folks, this humorous list of toolbox items may sound frustratingly familiar… by HeidiTFM...

NSF International In Operation For 65 Years
on Nov 20, 2009 in NSF Safety building_products product_certification Health and Safety product-standards Over the past six decades, a substantial portion of this organization’s work has been related to products used in facilities. by AnneTFM...

Employers, Doctors Intentionally Under Reporting Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
on Nov 19, 2009 in Change_To_Win GAO OSHA Safety Change-To-Win Workplace-Injuries New report from the GAO confirms that Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA statistics do not reflect the real risk employees face from workplace hazards. by HeidiTFM...

NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: PlanSCAPE By Virco
on Nov 19, 2009 in Interiors New_Service_Spotlight Virco furniture schools furniture-procurement new service spotlight project management This service, provided by Virco Mfg. Corporation, is designed to assist facility professionals in schools with large scale furniture and equipment acquisitions. by AnneTFM...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Penetrations Through Standing Seam Metal Roofs
on Nov 18, 2009 in Exteriors Facility Managers HVAC Safety The_Metal_Initiative Web_Exclusive roofing The Metal Initiative Web Exclusive While penetrations on these roof types can sometimes be avoided, mounting essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals will be successful when certain guidelines are followed. by AnneTFM...

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Redefining The Computer Desk
on Nov 18, 2009 in Technology WEIRD_WEDNESDAY computer Computer-Table Weird Wednesday Here’s the ideal toy (uh, I mean tool) for folks with a passion for the latest gadgets and gizmos: the Quad-Core, 1-kW, Liquid-Cooled Desk. by HeidiTFM...

NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Just-Lift Toilet Seat Hinge System
on Nov 17, 2009 in Cleaning Interiors New_Product_Flash restrooms Bemis New-Product-Flash The Just-Lift® hinge system from Bemis enables housekeeping staff to pull toilet seats straight up for easier cleaning. by AnneTFM...

Survey: Workers Willing to Sacrifice Comfort to Save Energy
on Nov 17, 2009 in FM_Alert Facilities_Management Johnson_Controls Productivity Temperature World_Workplace energy_management energy-management Facilities-Management FM Alert Johnson Controls Survey also finds that nearly four in five participants (78%) are less productive at work when they are too hot or too cold. by HeidiTFM...

Facility Professionals Recognized By Zeftron nylon
on Nov 16, 2009 in Awards Professional_Development The_Environment Zeftron_nylon environment Professional-Development sustainability Texas_Instruments Zeftron Nylon The first annual Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award recognizes facility, architect, and design professionals who employ and use sustainable practices at work, at home, and in their communities. by AnneTFM...

Landmark Chemical Security Legislation Passes House
on Nov 16, 2009 in CFATS Department of Homeland Security EPA Safety Technology chemicals legislation security H.R. 2868 Homeland Security The Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 On November 6, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2868, the Chemical and Water Security Act of 2009 reauthorizing the DHS program to implement and enforce the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), which are currently se...