Author Archives: Sherri Sagan

A Disaster preparedness plan is essentially an outline for people to follow in the event of a disaster. A well-prepared plan can help prevent an emergency from becoming a catastrophe. This needs to have clear, simple instructions that anybody in the organization can act upon and all staff should be informed about the plan. So […]

Safety Tips for Groundskeepers and Those Who Work Outdoors Groundskeepers and those who work outdoors have a lot to keep in mind when it comes to safety and protecting themselves. Whether you work with power equipment or not, the joy of being outdoors also brings hazards to keep in mind. Employees who use power tools […]

Staying on top of cleaning tasks can often be pushed to the bottom of the ‘to do’ list in the workplace, but it seems especially true in warehouses and mechanical shops and storage areas. You may be wondering what keeping a tidy area can do for you. Keeping your place of work clean has several […]

Common Cleaning MistakesThere are many cleaning mistakes that business owners and employees often make without realizing it. These things happen day in and day out and while they seem inconsequential, they may be costing you valuable time, energy, and money in potential maintenance and repairs. Here are some of the top commercial cleaning mistakes you […]

Training – It is so worth it! There are so many positives when providing training to your employees that you cannot lose. The trick is to turn it into a win/win for both you and your staff. To do this properly, you need to choose the right training. A good place to start is with […]

Are you adapting or just getting by…. In the past two years we have all been forced to rethink just about everything and find ways to adapt to a changing environment. How you adapt could be the difference between running smoothly or being over-stressed and over-budget. Since this is such an important issue right now, I […]

How can I deal with this inflation? Yet another gift left over from the pandemic is that everything costs more and it is unclear if or when we might get some relief. Product shortages, supply bottlenecks, hiring difficulties, increased wages, delivery cost increases and more, are affecting bottom lines and squeezing budgets everywhere.In the facility […]

Indoor Air Quality and Why it is Important Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality in and around buildings and structures, as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Poor indoor air quality can, at worst, be a hazard to those who are very sensitive such as those with asthma […]

Maintenance work can be dangerous work as it can often involve many of the most unsafe activities like working on ladders or scaffolding, disturbing asbestos, working with electricity and even moving parts in equipment. Each task is different, and maintenance techs are frequently in direct contact with machines and other hazards, and that could lead […]

Safety while using chemicals Cleaning products play an essential role in keeping public facilities and equipment clean and working properly. By safely and effectively removing soils, germs and other contaminants, they prevent the spread of diseases and control allergens, like dust and mold, helping us to stay healthy. Chemicals used in cleaning products, such as […]

Company Culture – Part 3 How do I assess the culture of a company I may want to work for? How you fit into a company’s workplace culture can ultimately impact your overall job satisfaction and happiness. When you find the right fit for your values and goals, you enjoy going to work. If the culture […]

Part 2 How to Assess Your Own Company Culture – Check It! If your company shows a lack of leadership, high turnover, disengaged employees, and a hard time adapting to changes, it may be cultural issues that need attention. A company’s culture is set by its leaders. Those leaders set the bar for performance through […]

So, just what is a company’s culture? How is it defined, and why does it matter? Turns out there is a myriad of information on this important subject. With so many of our customers looking for new employees and trying to keep the ones they have, I thought it might be a good thing to […]

Industrial Maintenance is the work done by technicians or mechanics to manage machinery and equipment in a facility or assets on a property in order to meet the business objectives. It involves troubleshooting, fixing, and replacing equipment to improve asset performance. The demands of competitive marketplaces and intolerance of downtime have increased and so have […]

Frequent training on cleaning procedures that guard against cross contamination is important in all public facilities. As managers, you cannot assume that cleaning and maintenance personnel know the correct methods. Even when the information is known, employees may need reminders of proper protocol so they understand the importance of not cutting corners. A manager’s top […]

Facility Pest ControlYou have enough to worry about just trying to operate a clean, safe facility free of health and safety hazards, so why should you have to think about pest control too? Controlling pests at your facility is incredibly important, preventing issues is way better than curing them when it comes to pest infiltration. […]

Importance of Consistent Maintenance Records Facility managers know of the importance of record keeping for maintenance, repairs, and inspections of equipment within commercial facilities. We have all heard the benefits of maintaining equipment so that it does not cost more later in down time and preventable repairs. There are many additional reasons to keep accurate […]

Concrete is care free and maintenance free, correct? Well, not exactly. In most cases concrete is a durable, long-lasting product without much maintenance. Properly maintaining concrete, however, can greatly extend the life and the beauty of the concrete. Plain concrete can look clean and bright and decorative concrete can look the same after years of […]

Ways to increase MPGElectric vehicles are obviously more fuel-efficient than gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. But for those who have fleets of gas or diesel vehicles, changing isn’t an option anytime in the near future. How do you save money in the meantime with fuel prices skyrocketing? Here are a few tips. Some you may have […]

Strong Facility Managers Whether you are trying to hire one or be one, it takes certain characteristics to be a strong, competent facility manager. Many people who are not happy with their job say that it is either due to those working around them or their manager. Here are some guidelines of what it takes […]

Graffiti If you are in maintenance, chances are you have had to deal with graffiti in some form or another. It has plagued shopping malls, commercial businesses, factories, highway signs, concrete walls and overpasses. At the national level it is estimated to cost $12 billion annually to clean it up, and while cost may not […]

Locker Room Cleanliness Locker rooms in fitness centers, hotel gyms and spas can be a place where harmful germs, viruses and parasites love to fester and hide. With more people using these facilities at this time of the year, it is important to properly maintain them. Unclean surfaces can spread bacteria, fungal infections, plantar warts, […]

Mold and Mildew – What’s the difference? Mildew is a type of mold, which means they share a lot of similarities. Without a doubt, mold is worse than mildew as it burrows into surfaces while mildew grows on the surface. Both mold and mildew species can release toxins into the air which can trigger an immune […]

Finding maintenance techs in todays job market There are many challenges to finding the right maintenance technicians and managers at any given time and recent times have made it even more difficult. New projects added onto old requirements, seemingly fewer applicants to choose from, and trying to find people with the correct skill set, mindset, […]