It is estimated that violent or potentially violent interactions with patients or clients, also known as "code white", happen as many as 10 times a day. Nurses, who interact with these type of violent patients on a more frequent basis than doctors, are calling for more security including personal alarms.

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, compensation and medical costs associated with employee slip and falls is approximately $70 billion annually. So what measures can a facility manager take to steer clear of being a part of these statistics?

Winter transcends industry, job and experience level in the workplace. Working outdoors and driving in Canada during winter presents a number of challenges including cold temperatures, avalanches, poor visibility and icy conditions.