A few weeks ago, we mentioned a study by CNA Financial Corp. that found that 50% of workplace floors did not meet the criteria for sufficient friction on the floor compared to a baseline set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). That is 50% of the floors tested in different industries were too slippery. […]
In our last article, we talked specifically about how your choice of mats can reduce slip, trip, and fall incidents. But there are other things you can do to reduce these workplace injuries. So, here are 10 more ways that you can help keep your workplace safe. Keep the floor areas clean. Don’t let clutter […]
According to the OSHA, slips, trips, and falls account for 15% of accidental deaths, and slip, trip, and fall incidents cost the employer on average of $40,000 per event in the US. But it gets worse. Recently, a study by CNA Financial Corp. found that 50% of workplace floors did not meet the criteria for […]
If you haven’t considered it yet, it’s a really good idea to put floor mats in your classroom. Here are all the reasons why: Mats are easy to clean. It’s much more difficult to clean wall-to-wall carpeting. Mats will dampen sound in the room. We know that noise pollution is detrimental to the learning environment […]
