Floor mats aren’t used nearly enough in hospitals. They look great, and they make areas safer, cleaner, and look better. Here are some hints for where you can use them in hospitals. Entrance. This is the most obvious place to put mats. Choose mats (or let us help you choose them) that remove dirt from […]
Smart business owners understand that comfort is not a luxury. Rather, it is a fundamental driver that builds employee happiness, productivity, safety, and innovation. Without feelings of safety and security, businesses cannot hope to foster a company culture that thrives. Alarmingly, billions of dollars are lost each year by American businesses that fail to invest […]
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 […]
There’s a new trend in office ergonomics which is sit or stand desks. We’re going to take a look at the benefits of offering sit or stand desks to your employees, and what the best flooring solutions are for these areas. Some—but not all—of the benefits Employees are happier if they can move around. No […]
Safety floor mats are commonly used in manufacturing workstations and industrial work cells. Typical features include protection from chemicals, oils, and spills. Depending on the intended application and desired functionality, different floor mats feature different design features. Follow the Eagle Mat Guide to the Perfect Mat to decide which floor mat works best for your business. o you have other questions? […]
For those in the summer camp business, you’re probably getting ready for the summer rush of youngsters. While you’re checking menus and going over equipment, don’t forget the floors. Kids can slip, trip, or fall just as easily as grown-ups. Because of their lower center of gravity, when kids fall, they tend to fall head […]
Thursday, June 21, is the first day of summer. That’s not far away, so now is the time to prepare your hotels and hotel floors for the summer rush. Here are some hints to get you started on the right foot. Make sure your mats are clean. Check the instructions but most mats can be […]
