Flooring & CSA Z8000 Canadian Health Care Facilities Planning, Design and Construction

Speaker: Mona Narayan, Western Regional Sales Manager, Canada, Forbo Flooring Systems

This lesson will cover an overview of CSA Z8000 guidance objectives related to the OASIS principle and some of the requirements of CSA-Z317.13 regarding the selection of materials and infection prevention measures during construction, renovation and or additions to HCF’s (Healthcare Facilities).

Objective 1: Definition of OASIS principles for HCF’s
Objective 2: Natural anti-microbial efficacy of linoleum
Objective 3: Durability, cleanability, resistance to moisture and chemical damage of linoleum in healthcare
Objective 4: Environmentally sustainable strategies & innovation to support high performance HCF’s over the building service life.

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