Spills happen. Containment is your first line of defense. Every year, companies in Canada report thousands of spills in their facilities. Sometimes it’s as simple as someone knocking over a fuel container; sometimes it’s a large leak of corrosive fluids. In every case, one thing is clear: Containing a spill is the first step […]
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 […]
Sure it’s raining. That’s why you should start thinking about ice. If you’re a property or facilities manager, you know how important it is to ensure that you’ve got the right supplies on hand when the first freezing weather sets in. So you’re probably already thinking about how you’re going to ensure that your […]
You know your hands can be vectors for the virus. That means your phone, laptop and other gadgets can, too. The other day we talked about how important it is to ensure that the touchscreens in your facility are cleaned on a more regular basis, because they can be vectors of infectious disease. And […]
The right gloves make work easier – and safer Experts say that more than 25% of recorded workplace injuries involve hands and fingers – not surprising, really, given how much we rely on our hands to conduct so much of what we do in a day. The good news is that hand and finger […]
In uncertain times, it’s crucial to know your supplier Almost from the beginning of the pandemic in Canada, we began to see challenges in the supply chain: As more communities went into lockdown, there were long lineups at grocery stores, empty shelves in the toilet paper aisle, and disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer were […]
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 […]
2022 is a whole new year. Are your facilities ready? When it comes to facilities management, the past couple of years have been tough: Whether you closed down early in the year and had to contend with how to properly maintain an unoccupied and unused space, or found yourself opening and closing depending on local […]
Ontario has recently announced a workplace safety inspection blitz. Recently, many of our customers have asked how they can better prepare for the safety inspection blitz in Ontario. While we expect the inspections to focus on correct supplies and use of PPE for all workers on job sites, our understanding is that spill containment equipment […]