This winter—and every winter—take time to survey your facility and surrounding property for potentially dangerous conditions. Remember that property owners owe a certain level of care to the guests who enter the property, and failure to take reasonable measures to keep things safe might trigger liability for accidents that occur. Proactive accident prevention is not […]
Business owners often wonder: Why invest in extra mats and runners, especially if I already have an outdoor mat? While outdoor mats are great at lessening the debris brought indoors, they are not full proof. The best facilities have both indoor and outdoor floor coverings. Consider the following reasons why you should incorporate runners in […]
Are you smearing soil around your entryway rather than properly removing it from the floor? If you’re using a standard mop, you’re just smearing the dirt around, no matter how clean it may look. Consider how mops work – you only rinse after multiple passes, which means each time you place the mop down, you’re […]
Spring is here! Though much of the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States is still experiencing colder-than-normal temperatures, it’s time for facility managers and property owners to begin planning for milder temperatures, thawing ice, and rain. With the right products and a forward-thinking plan for safety, facilities can quickly prepare for the looming changes in customer […]
A Guide by NFSI In June 2012, the National Floor Safety Institute published the B101.6 Standard Guide for Commercial Entrance Matting in Reducing Slips, Trips and Falls. And while the title is long, the main takeaway is quite short: Entryways are safer when floors are properly covered. The B101.6 set of standards is intended to […]
The big day is almost here! As the holiday shopping season approaches the home stretch, the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog have assembled this list of 10 tips for in-store retail safety. Inspired by the Christmas classic The Ten Days of Christmas, the following list summarizes 10 vital elements that need addressed to ensure […]
This fall, Eagle Mat and Floor Products stands with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) in spreading awareness for the danger posed by slips, trips, and falls in residential, commercial, and public settings. Earlier this year, the NFSI announced the formation of a new Slip-Fall Coalition to advance the conversation on slips and falls, the […]
This past Sunday, American consumers lost an hour of daylight. But it’s not the only thing they will lost this holiday season. Because Thanksgiving falls on November 28th this year, shoppers will have just four weekends between Turkey Day and Christmas. For shoppers, this change means 26 shopping days– a mere 7 days shorter than […]
Workplace slip and fall accidents cost American businesses billions each year. In an effort to spread awareness for this growing problem, the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has announced the formation of the Slip-Fall Coalition. The new network consists of NFSI Directors, members, and other non-member associations dedicated to preventing slips, trips, and falls in […]
This Fall, Eagle Mat and Floor Products announces a special on our most popular facility safety products. Shop custom-made commercial matting, crowd control, elevator pads, and much more, all reduced to industry-low prices. The Eagle Mat Fall Sale includes Free Shipping and a 100% Price Match Guarantee on all online orders, making this October your […]
