The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has launched a new awareness campaign for the danger of slips, trips, and falls. Named Falls Aren’t Funny, the campaign calls attention to the alarmingly high number of slip and fall accidents that occur each year in the United States and around the world. The campaign does so via […]
When it comes to slip and fall prevention, most property owners invest in indoor entrance mats/runners to keep walkways dry and safe. In many scenarios, these carpet mats are adequate in preventing slips, trips, and falls initially. However, performance declines as mats absorb liquids, dirt, and debris. Things get more dangerous on days when wind, […]
It’s never too early to start thinking about spring safety. For water parks, February and March are the perfect time to determine which mats, handrails, signs, and other safety products need replaced in preparation for spring. Spring safety preparedness does not end with new product purchases, however. Risk assessments and new safety protocols, when applicable, […]
