As the seasons change, so should your facility management strategies. After all, weather-related accidents that manage to infiltrate your interiors can cause slip and fall accidents, harmful air pollutants, and expensive interior damage. Consider the following summer occurrences, how they can compromise your facility’s safety standards, and what you can do to prevent related issues. […]
Kettlebell studios are becoming more popular as Americans continue to embrace the idea of integrated fitness. Kettlebell fitness classes are known to deliver workouts that engage the entire body, from the legs through the core, shoulders, and arms. Exercises are performed by lifting, swinging, tossing, and catching kettlebells that range in weight from 5 to […]
Many commercial and public facilities rely on recessed mats, grills, and tiles to capture incoming debris and contaminants on a daily basis. These recessed products are designed to promote safety while also maintaining overall facility health and cleanliness. In order to attain both of those objectives, however, recessed products must be kept clean and functional. […]
Whether performing a risk assessment walk-through or simply evaluating the safety of your entryway, there are at least 4 unique flooring surfaces that will need to be accounted for. Certainly, there are dozens of different flooring materials out there, ranging from natural products to synthetic composites. These 4 are the most common, however, and are […]
It is estimated that walkway conditions play a significant role in at least 1 in 2 slip and fall accidents, and another 1 in 4 accidents are caused by improper footwear (source: NFSI Falls Aren’t Funny). Given these alarming statistics, it’s clear that property owners and facility managers must get proactive in anticipating where accidents […]
Slip resistance refers to the friction needed to prevent one object from slipping along another. In the context of slip and fall accident prevention, slip resistance measures just how much friction is needed to prevent someone from loosing their footing on a walking surface. Common sense tells us that some walking surfaces are more prone […]
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, […]
Is your place of business searching for a floor mat rental and cleaning service in the Washington, D.C. area? Clean, dry, and functional floor mats are a must for busy commercial properties. Ordinary vacuums and maintenance often fall short in completely removing dirt, grime, and debris from floor mats and entryway runners. Every few weeks, […]
