Facility Management

The Art of Disengagement

By Robert Pater · January 2008

I’ve seen many executives and senior managers sincerely seeking to enhance employee involvement. They realize engaged workers are more likely to be more motivated, do higher-quality work, make better suggestions, deliver improved service, be more alert and aware—and show far better Safety results.

Tour of Reconstructed TWA Flight 800 to Highlight ACSF Symposium

January 1, 2008

The theme for the Feb. 19-20 event, held at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Va., is "Developing a Healthy Safety Culture."

North Pole Workshop Boasts Stellar Safety Record; Rest of Area Logs Injuries

December 25, 2007

In addition to the busy manufacturing facility, the secretive operation's distribution channels bring a host of additional hazards, which are clearly being well managed, said the Worker's Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

Are Your Employees Prepared for Emergencies?

December 13, 2007

Learn how to protect your employees and facility with help from the American Red Cross

EEOC Spells Out Good & Bad on Employee Screening

December 5, 2007

Employment tests are effective tools, but employers using them must take care not to violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

ASHRAE Offers Free Database of Building Operating Costs

December 4, 2007

Engineers and owners need the latest data to make good decisions about HVAC systems for specific applications.

Fewer PBGC Retirees Getting Full Earned Benefits

December 4, 2007

Participants in steel and airline plans are the most likely to have their benefits reduced, the agency says.

For Sale: Revised ANSI Standard on Facility Safety Signage

December 4, 2007

This standard incorporates a new annex to help users estimate and evaluate risks from potential hazards in the environment or in facilities, and select the appropriate alerting signal word and sign format consistent with the type and degree of hazard.

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: A Brief Guide

By R. Craig Schroll · December 2007

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role in protecting the safety of emergency response personnel. Property loss can be reduced and downtime for the operation minimized through early detection because control efforts are started while the fire is still small.

Increase Safety Awareness with Signs

By Drue Townsend · December 2007

The best way to manage on-thejob hazards is to make sure every step is taken to avoid them. One way to help prevent accidents is by utilizing a safety signage program to keep employees informed and educated about possible hazards, company procedures, and general safety tips.

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