Keeping workers safe starts with knowing which gloves your workplace really needs The Workers’ Compensation Board of Canada says that there are at least 250,000 lost-time injuries in Canada every year, and almost 23% of those are hand- or finger-related. In other words, more than 50,000 Canadian workers are injuring their hands every year. Fortunately, […]
Because better facilities cleaning can make a huge difference (including to the bottom line). Facility managers know that the increased focus on cleaning, disinfection and sanitation that started in 2020 hasn’t gone away: Study after study shows that facility tenants, visitors and staff all have higher expectations of ‘clean’ than they did a few years […]
Because these days, getting cleaning right is crucial. We know what it’s like: You’re a smallish or midsized organization, and don’t have a need for a full-time purchasing manager. But your facility does need cleaning and restroom supplies, and salt and sand to use on the entrance areas in the winter. So you ask the […]
Basic maintenance can add years to the life of your vacuum If you’ve been working in property management for any length of time, you probably already know that commercial vacuums are often seen as ‘disposable’ items, even when they’re expensive: They’re used by multiple people cleaning up all kinds of different floors and messes, and […]
If you’re a Canadian property manager or facility manager, you know it’s crucial to keep pathways, sidewalks, parking lots and entryways clear of snow and ice-free in the winter months. The good news is that, these days, there are all kinds of effective ways to remove and keep ice and snow off outdoor surfaces. The […]
People are feeling more comfortable about being out. That doesn’t mean they feel ‘normal’. Here in southern Ontario, the past few weeks have seen a gradual change: People are wearing masks less and going out more, doing things they haven’t done regularly in almost two years. Restaurants are busy, movie theatres are ramping up – […]
Proven for more than 2 decades – and Health Canada certified effective against coronavirus. Tennier Pine-Clean has been one of our most popular products for years now, and the formula hasn’t changed – it’s always been a great disinfectant. But once the pandemic hit, we knew that our customers needed more assurance that the products […]
Ah, the dog days of summer! It’s the last few weeks of summer, and we hope you’re getting out there and enjoying it. Or, if you’re indoors, that you’ve got air conditioning and a few summertime drinks. If you work in facilities management, property management or maintenance, you know you’ve probably already turned your thoughts […]