People prefer to give their time, effort, and money to businesses that are environmentally responsible. There are 3,000 businesses in the United States that are part of the Green Business Network and 80% of small-to-medium sized businesses in Canada are implementing green practices. Sustainability has become more than just a trend; it is a necessity… Continue reading Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business
Buildings need floor mats in several different locations in order to maintain a safe environment. Falls are the second most common workplace accident and can be caused by many factors such as cluttered walkways, wet or uneven surfaces, distractions, and poor housekeeping practices. Floor mats at entrances and other problem areas can reduce the risk… Continue reading Improve Your Building with Floor Mats
A Common Practice A survey of American workers found that 60% of them skip out on sick days and choose to tough it out at work. Another study showed that 83% of Americans still went to work or school when they had flu-like symptoms. In Canada, 51% of personnel have also said they gone to… Continue reading When Sick Employees Come to Work
Today’s schools are more equipped and more focused on the health and wellness of their students and staff. To ensure that everyone is safe, school nurses do more than just hand out Band-Aids, they are responsible for the health of children as young as pre-kindergarten to as mature as high school seniors, and even school… Continue reading Supporting Life Safety in Schools
Everyone who goes out for a meal expects it to be served with clean dishes, glasses, and utensils. While these certainly help food and drinks to look more appetizing, spotless tableware also means the chances of customers contracting foodborne illnesses are lower. Food, especially dairy products, can be difficult to remove from plates and utensils.… Continue reading Keeping Commercial Kitchens Healthy
Paper towels were initially invented in 1907 to cut down the spread of colds and other diseases. The shared hand-drying cloths in public bathrooms were suspected of making users sick. Since then, they have become typical restroom fixtures; however, paper towels are good for more than just drying hands in the restroom. They are a… Continue reading Paper Towels: More Than Just a Restroom Fixture
People love camping, especially in the summer! It is a chance for them to disconnect from their usual lives and technology, spend time with their families and friends, and enjoy nature. While roughing it can be fun and make the experience more authentic, neglecting personal hygiene in the process can cause illnesses. Campgrounds offer some… Continue reading Clean Camping
First aid kits have been around since the 1890s and were originally made for railroad workers. These men often passed away from their injuries simply because they could not get proper medical care fast enough. Since the initial first aid kits were created, they have become staples in all work environments. As almost 150 million… Continue reading Always Be Ready for the Unexpected
North America has a prominent foodservice industry that shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, there are about 620,807 restaurants in the United States and over 95,000 places to eat in Canada. With so many options available, diners can choose to go anywhere and can easily dismiss an establishment for the slightest mistake. One way… Continue reading Dirty Dishes are Keeping Your Customers Away
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that can save a life before emergency responders can arrive and address a situation. There are about 40,000 cases of cardiac arrest in Canada each year, which is equivalent to one occurring every 12 minutes. In the United States, around 220,000 individuals experience cardiac arrest every year… Continue reading Why Every Workplace Needs AEDs
