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title: Inside FM Blog | Facilities Maintenance (14)
description: Facilities Maintenance | Facility Management Insights for Facility Managers & Directors from Flagship Facility Services. (14)
image: https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/hubfs/04-Blog/Facility-Manager-Warehouse-Tablet.jpg
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# Inside FM Blog: Facilities Maintenance (14)
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## Facilities Maintenance
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/protect-facility-legionnaires-disease)
### [Protect Your Facility from Legionnaires' Disease](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/protect-facility-legionnaires-disease)
2 minute read
Many dangerous bacteria can grow within a stagnant facility. Protect your building from Legionella and prevent the spread of Legionnaires’ disease.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/protect-facility-legionnaires-disease)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/covid-facility-testing)
### [Facility Surface Testing Can Reduce the Spread of COVID-19](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/covid-facility-testing)
4 minute read
Ensure the health of your facility, test surfaces within your facility. New technology is promoting tests of buildings over people.
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[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/strategies-to-limit-liability)
### [5 Strategies to Limit Liability as You Reopen Facilities During COVID-19](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/strategies-to-limit-liability)
4 minute read
In light of the unprecedented challenges of the last few months, limiting your liability as you reopen your facility has become paramount.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/strategies-to-limit-liability)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/proper-disinfection-pathogens-covid-19)
### [Tips for Proper Disinfection of Pathogens like COVID-19](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/proper-disinfection-pathogens-covid-19)
3 minute read
Here are the top tips from professionals on cleaning and disinfecting your facility so your building is safe and healthy for employees and visitors.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/proper-disinfection-pathogens-covid-19)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/hierarchy-of-controls)
### [Apply the Hierarchy of Controls to Reduce COVID-19 Risk](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/hierarchy-of-controls)
3 minute read
Hierarchy of Controls can be used to reduce hazardous facility risks. We've applied it to COVID-19 to implement solutions for potential contamination.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/hierarchy-of-controls)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/elevators-during-covid19)
### [Big Changes for Elevator Culture During COVID-19](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/elevators-during-covid19)
4 minute read
As companies begin to reopen responsibly, one large hurdle is how to handle elevator occupancy while social distancing and disinfecting for health.
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[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/emergency-safety)
### [Emergency Safety](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/emergency-safety)
3 minute read
Update your emergency safety protocols at your facility to handle adjusted staff amounts and social distancing during COVID-19.
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[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/increasing-cases-of-covid-19)
### [Increasing Cases of COVID-19](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/increasing-cases-of-covid-19)
3 minute read
As the number of COVID-19 cases grows and fluctuates, make sure the environment inside your facility is safe and healthy.
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[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/how-to-navigate-2020)
### [How to Navigate 2020](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/how-to-navigate-2020)
3 minute read
2020 has been a challenge due to so many changes. As we approach mid-year, here are some tips to help navigate the next six months.
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[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/osha-guidance-to-reopen-responsibly)
### [OSHA Guidance to Reopen Responsibly](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/osha-guidance-to-reopen-responsibly)
3 minute read
OSHA has issued a series of industry-specific alerts designed to keep workers safe and a guide for preparing workplaces to reopen responsibly.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/osha-guidance-to-reopen-responsibly)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/cdc-decision-tools)
### [CDC Decision Tools](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/cdc-decision-tools)
2 minute read
The CDC has released six one-page “decision tool” documents to tell organizations what they should consider before reopening.
[Read More](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/cdc-decision-tools)
[](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/alleviate-fears)
### [Alleviate Fears](https://ifm.flagshipinc.com/alleviate-fears)
2 minute read
Many workers have health and safety concerns when returning to their facilities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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