April 2026

Inside the April Issue

 

 

Plan, Provide, Train
Roofing When Quality and Safety Matter

No matter the season, roofers encounter many hazards on the job, including working at heights and from ladders, power tools, electricity, noise, hazardous substances, and extreme temperatures.

Unless these hazards are controlled by the employer, roofers risk serious injury, illness and death. To protect workers on roofing jobs, OSHA requires employers to identify the hazards present and take steps to address them.

Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry. In 2023, there were 421 fatal falls to a lower level, almost 39 percent of 1,075 construction fatalities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These deaths are preventable. Falls from roofs accounted for nearly one third of the fall deaths during that period. Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved through three simple steps:

“Plan, Provide and Train.” See OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign web page for resources to help prevent falls (www.osha.gov/stopfalls).

OSHA suggests the following fall protection strategies for roofing operations. Full story »

 

 

Get and Keep Equipment Ready to Use
Establish a Preventive Maintenance Program

Whatever the size or complexity of a machine, implementing a maintenance plan can reduce downtime and maintenance costs, shifting from reactive to preventive maintenance. Full story »

 

today's news

Meta Levels Up with CBRE to Recruit & Train

BSM Staff | 04.20.26

DALLAS -- Meta Platforms, Inc. and CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, have debuted LevelUp – a program to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians to build Meta data centers in the U.S.

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Period Product Availability Varies Across U.S.

BSM Staff | 04.20.26

ROSEMONT, IL -- Significant gaps remain in how U.S. states address provision of period products in public, according to a new Menstrual Health State Report Card, released by Days for Girls International in partnership with ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions.

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Pringle to Rent Robotic Floor Care Machines

BSM Staff | 04.17.26

PEORIA, IL -- Pringle Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotic solutions and software integrations for facilities management, has launched a Facility Floor Care Rental Program, which allows facilities across industries to quickly deploy autonomous cleaning technology with no upfront cost.

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Seliskar to Lead JLL Life Sciences in Canada Region

BSM Staff | 04.17.26

CHICAGO – JLL, a commercial real estate services diem, has hired Mark Seliskar to lead its Life Sciences operations across the Canadian region.

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Tork Redefines Hygiene for All at NFL Stadium

BSM Staff | 04.16.26

PHILADELPHIA – Tork, an Essity Brand, and the Eagles Autism Foundation have partnered to deliver inclusive hygiene through restroom upgrades that meet diverse needs at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL football team.

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Yankee Stadium Installs Sequel in Women’s Rooms

BSM Staff | 04.16.26

NEW YORK – Sequel, a maker of tampons, has announced a partnership with the New York Yankees to provide complimentary feminine hygiene products at the stadium, continuing the organization’s commitment to enhancing the fan experience through thoughtful, inclusive amenities.

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