The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued guidelines on how workplaces can be re-opened safely after COVID-19 lockdowns are eased around the world. They recommended that detailed plans are drawn up...
Every year, 15 October is celebrated as Global Handwashing Day, led by WHO and UNICEF, to promote awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap to help prevent the spread of infections, reduce sickness and save...
Hand hygiene has never been more important. Washing hands with soap and water regularly throughout the day will reduce the risk of catching or spreading viruses. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the provision of safe water,...
Polluted air is a major hazard in urban environments and responsible for many illnesses and deaths each year. The indoor environment also adds to air pollution in numerous ways, causing a range of complaints termed Sick...
The air around us may appear to be clean, but it carries many types of microscopic particles, such as mineral particles, water droplets, pollen, various kinds of biological material and man-made pollutants, that can’t be seen...
As technology continues to be increasingly important in today’s digital world, the concept of the smart building is now well established among building owners, architects and facility management companies. However, an area of the building that...
Hotels are welcoming back guests in a post-coronavirus world. Temperature checks, unmanned reception areas and meticulous cleaning are the new norm, while familiar features like breakfast buffets, minibars and ironing boards could be confined to the...
As lockdown eases in countries around the world, the hospitality industry is welcoming back employees and guests after months of uncertainty. According to a new survey by UKHospitality, nearly a million hospitality employees are expected to...
The COVID-19 pandemic has almost overnight changed the working practices of millions of people around the world. For many people, working from home has become routine for several months while those who have continued in their...
The workplace or customer washroom is one of the most problematic areas for businesses that are re-opening during the coronavirus crisis. There are many hygiene issues in the washroom because of the number of users, the...