Creating an air conditioning policy that strikes a balance between ensuring the safety of tenants, staff, and the public and the well-being of tenants can be tricky. Read on to learn about Ottawa Community Housing Corporation's air conditioning standard and how it was developed. Read more of the article: Air conditioner policies
As the pandemic continues, one of the biggest concerns facing housing providers is operating safely, in a sustainable way, in the long-term. Read on for tips on keeping staff, tenants, and contractors safe during COVID-19. Read more of the article: Operating safely during COVID-19
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 transmission, housing providers have been operating with enhanced cleaning protocols to help protect the health and safety of tenants and staff. Some have been using fogging machines to augment regular cleaning routines. Read on to learn more about foggers and how they work. Read more of the article: Enhanced cleaning protocols and fogging machines
As the need for social distancing wears on, it may no longer be feasible to put off less urgent maintenance work, fire inspections, and general unit inspections. So how can housing providers conduct repairs and inspections while protecting the health of residents, staff, and contractors? Read more of the article: Conducting unit entries during COVID-19
Spring has officially arrived, and this particular spring comes with a unique set of challenges. Many community housing providers are finding it difficult to maintain services due to reduced staff availability and the need to work under the constraints of social distancing protocols. Read on to learn about some of the important tasks you may be able to get started on, even with reduced staffing. Read more of the article: Get your buildings ready for spring!
