The 2012 LEED Comment Period has officially begun! All interested parties are invited to join the USGBC online to review and comment on proposed changes to 2012 LEED certification policies. Though official changes will not be announced until November 7th, the USGBC has provided an overview of the areas that are on the table for […]
Proactive risk management is the number one way for an organization to prevent unnecessary loss. From a reduction in work-related accidents to improvements in employee moral, effective risk management has a profoundly positive impact that ripples throughout an organization. In the Your Facility’s Management Plan series, our editors have explored inherently-risky facility areas that require […]
Anticipatory risk management plans may save businesses inordinate amounts of time and money. Anticipatory is the key word, and those businesses that are successful in proactively identifying and minimizing areas of risk are poised to avoid the downfalls of accidents, liability claims, and increased business costs. In Part III of our Your Facility’s Risk Management […]
Risk management programs are instrumental in making facilities a safe place for employees and customers alike. Critical to success is the ability to be anticipatory, or proactive, in identifying areas of potential risk. The Eagle Mat Blog is proud to present the Your Facility’s Risk Management Plan, a four-part article series designed to help business […]
Risk management programs seek to identify and analyze the risks that may arise during the usual course of business. These anticipatory programs go a step further by prioritizing those risks and setting forth a plan to control their potentially negative impact on business. In Part I of the Your Facility’s Risk Management Plan series, the […]
A peaking interest in operations efficiency has commercial property developers, architects, and many other parties interested in the specific benefits of commercial floor mat installations. It is undeniable that floor mats aid in accident prevention by adding a layer of “grip” on otherwise smooth floor surfaces. Yet the benefits of commercial matting extend far beyond […]
Mitsubishi Motors has announced a new kind of eco-friendly mat to be used in cars this year. The company is known for a high quality line of plant-based floor mats, and this new product is set to inspire companies to rethink what it means to “Go Green” during the manufacturing of car mats. What does […]
Welcome back to the fourth and final installation of the Eagle Mat and Floor Products Mat Placement Guide. So far, we’ve explored the importance of using rubber floor mats in the areas leading up to the entryway of your facility. In our second installment, we took a step through the front door to examine the […]
Welcome back to the Eagle Mat and Floor Products article series, Mat Placement. So far, we’ve explored how polypropylene and rubber make ideal matting products for outdoor applications in the first installment of this series, Mat Placement Part I: Outdoor Entry Areas. In our second installment title Lobbies and Service Areas, we navigated through the […]
The interior of the entrance area likewise requires a unique floor mat. These lobby areas are where guests gather, and often times it is these areas that make the first impression on a customer. For indoor lobby spaces, one must first consider the amount of traffic the location will experience. Based on this estimate, one […]
