Defining the Policy & It’s Purpose A health and safety policy contains an organization’s vision and general policy on health and safety at work, as well as information about how the organization puts the policy into action. This policy demonstrates your commitment to health and safety, risk management and compliance with laws and regulations. A…
Covid-19 has changed how the world viewed the importance of cleaning their facility. The number one concern of employees and customers in this current era is about the cleanliness of a facility. With the fears of building occupants in mind, facility managers would benefit by recognizing they need to address occupant concerns and fears that…
Despite the misconception that going green is costly, businesses with sustainability strategies perform better financially. Businesses are increasingly responding to customer demands for social responsibility. In fact, as of 2019, 90% of business leaders say consumers would hold them accountable for their company’s environmental impact. To meet the need for environmental responsibility, companies are looking…
To protect your staff and to ensure that products are used effectively, cleaning professionals should be instructed on how to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions. No matter which facility is being cleaned, whether it be a commercial or residential building, the EPA says that fighting COVID-19 requires a move forward together by practicing social distancing…
Do You Know The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, & Disinfecting? Though these words are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Cleaning removes visible soil from a surface, however it does not eliminate illness causing micro-organisms that the eye cannot see. Sanitizing eliminates surface bacteria to help ensure that very…
The first asset visitors notice when they walk in to any facility, is the floor. Day to day foot traffic plays a significant role in the deterioration of floors, especially during the winter months. When snow, ice, salt, and sand are brought in a facility on the bottom of shoes, they create scratches and worn…
Create The Kind of Place Where People Would Love to Work Employees do not leave companies to work for other companies. People leave people to work with other people. Why? Because they believe they will be better off. As a leader, your job is to create an environment that attracts and keeps good people. A…
Cleaning professionals are under more and more pressure to perform their duties as quickly as possible. This is happening in a variety of settings, from the cleaning of commercial office space to schools to hospitals and hotels. During this unprecedented era when people are exhibiting high levels of anxiety about the cleanliness of a facility,…
WOW! BMS Team Culture As a part of our company culture, we promote the values of Teamwork, Transparency, & Integrity. In order to provide our clients with the best and most innovative customer experience, we empower our staff with these core values. For us, building an exceptional team takes everyone working together and knowing that…
Technology has advanced the way people do almost everything, and that is no exception when it comes to physical security. With the integration of contact-less technologies, facility managers are able to address a major concern that patrons may have, by putting health and safety first. According to a 2020 Facility Management survey, health, safety, and…