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Inside the October Issue |
The Future of Fire Safety Is Here
BY KHALIL SEARCY
Traditional fire extinguisher training can be messy, costly and time-consuming. It involves starting a fire in an outdoor burn tray, spraying the flames with dry chemicals, lighting a new fire for the next person, recharging empty extinguishers throughout the day, and then cleaning up afterward.
That constant start-stop cycle interrupts sessions and limits the number of people who can be trained. All the downtime also can leave trainees bored and unengaged. And at the end, instructors literally have a mess on their hands. Full story »
Working Concepts Works to Further Improve Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders remain a persistent hazard both in the workplace
and at home. , According to the CDC, there are five major
causes of ladder fall incidents:
1. Incorrect extension ladder set up angle: In about 40 percent
of cases, the cause of the ladder-related injury is a ladder
sliding out at the base from an incorrect set up angle. The CDC
says, extension ladders should be set at about a 75-degree angle.
2. Inappropriate ladder selection: Selection of a ladder with
the proper size and duty-rating is important to avoid instability
and structural failure. However, many ladder users lack knowledge
of proper ladder selection.
3. Insufficient ladder inspection: Practice regular inspection
and maintenance to reduce the likelihood of ladder structural
failure.
4. Improper ladder use: Examples of improper ladder use include
overreaching while on the ladder; carrying objects while going up or down the ladder; applying excessive force while on
the ladder. Full story »
today's news
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NEW BERLIN, WI -- The median hourly pay for janitors and building cleaners increased 26.7 percent between May 2020 and May 2025, according to Nassco, Inc.'s analysis of national wage and employment data.
ABM Builds on Partnership to Clean State Farm
PHOENIX -- With the 2026 NFL season underway, ABM, a provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, is highlighting a longstanding partnership that helps keep State Farm Stadium clean, welcoming, and ready for game days and other major events.
Hospitality Service Robot Deploys at Hotel
SINGAPORE -- YYFORCE Inc., a provider of workforce solutions and integrated facility management, has deployed a hospitality service robot at a Marriott hotel in Malaysia.
Behind the Scenes, RCP Recognizes’ Custodian Day
HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- Ahead of National Custodian Day, RCP will host 11 appreciation events nationwide, recognizing more than1,250 custodial and facility maintenance professionals whose work helps keep communities running every day.
Tork Breaks Down Hygiene Barriers in Restrooms
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Tork, a provider of professional hygiene, has launched the next phase of its Better Hygiene for All initiative, a global effort to help improve public restrooms by identifying and addressing barriers that can prevent people from meeting their hygiene needs.
