KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 -- The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has opened enrolment for the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.
Over 100 organisations and real estate portfolios across the globe are already enrolled, according to a statement.
Organisations across a wide range of industries and geographic locations have responded swiftly to implement the programme’s science-backed guidance as they seek to instill confidence and trust among their staff, stakeholders and the broader community.
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space type
s focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder engagement strategies to help organisations prepare their spaces for re-entry in a po
st COVID-19 environment.
Adapted from features in the WELL Building Standard (WELL) that focus on facilities, maintenance and operations, the WELL Health-Safety Rating is designed to guide and empower the actions of large and small businesses alike in taking the necessary steps to prioritise the health and safety of their staff, visitors
and stakeholders, serving as an annual process that supports efforts to promote the long-term health and safety of people.
Created by IWBI, the WELL Health-Safety Rating is informed by guidance developed by the World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, global disease control and prevention centres and emergency management agencies, recognised standard-making bodies, such as ASTM International and ASHRAE, and leading academic and research institutions.
The WELL Health-Safety Rating draws on principles established by IWBI’s WELL Building Standard, the premier standard for healthy real estate, which has surpassed 590 million square feet in registrations across 62 countries since inception.
-- BERNAMA
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