Recent
scientific and media attention given to the bed bug resurgence
has shined a light on this nocturnal bloodsucker. Though they
may be in the spotlight, the messages about bed bugs are
anything but clear. Many people still believe these creatures to
be a myth, simply because of their name.
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With the demanding
standards and regulations that are required for patient
environments today, healthcare facilities are finding it
increasingly difficult to get a “clean bill of health.” Adding
to the challenge is the fact that meeting the requirements to
maintain a safe, healthy environment for patients makes it
difficult for healthcare clinics and hospitals to create
sustainable buildings.
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When thinking
about life and property safety during a fire, what comes to
mind? Smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers?
Although these systems are beneficial, they are not perfect.
Human error, faulty wiring, failed water supplies and other
factors can contribute to system failure. A thorough fire
protection plan for educational and healthcare facilities should
include three critical layers: detection, suppression, and
building compartmentation.
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Installation of a
business band two-way radio callbox system recently saved the
day - and secured the night - at a residential college campus in
need of an emergency communication system that would fit
time-and budget constraints.
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Maintenance
Manager's Standard Manual
Whether you are a facilities manager,
engineer, property owner, developer, or anyone
else responsible for maintenance operations,
this book is a must-have reference. Not only
does it give you all of the essential
ingredients for understanding and carrying out
successful day-to-day management of maintenance
activities, it provides you with an integrated
plan for continuous improvement of the
maintenance function.
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Building
Maintenance Forms, Checklists & Procedures
This book has been carefully constructed to meet
the needs of maintenance supervisors, plant
managers, and directors of operations who are
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
performance of the maintenance function in a
company. It will not only aid those managers who
have a need for a workable system of
documentation but also those who would like to
design their own system.
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