How to Prevent Slips on the 4 Most Common Types of Floors

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 […]

Planning for Spring Slip Resistance

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 […]

Eagle Mat Applauds ‘Falls Aren’t Funny’ Awareness Campaign

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 […]

Safety Mats for Waterparks

Safety Mats for Waterparks

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, […]

Floor Mat Rental Services in Washington DC

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, […]

Local Matting Rental and Cleaning in Maryland

Looking for an easy way to make a positive first impression with guests, every time? Choosing the right kind of entry mats and runners is only half the battle. After selecting mats that augment interior decor, extra precautions must be taken to ensure mats stay clean and functional throughout the day. Failure to maintain floor […]

Do You Need a Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder?

At the close of 2014, the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) made news by announcing a new certification program designed to give safety managers advanced knowledge and understanding of how to prevent slips, trips, and falls in walkways. The program is geared toward businesses and individual property owners alike, aiming to spread awareness for the […]

Fatal Slips and Falls Increase 66% in Retail Industry

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics paints a grim picture for the retail industry. From 2003 to 2012, the number of fatal workplace slip and fall accidents steadily increased by approximately 66% (i). The alarming increase applies to workplace slips, trips, and falls experienced by employees; these figures do not account for the […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Office Chair Mats

Chair mats are durable plastic coverings that rest on the floor space beneath your favorite office chair. There are a few common misconceptions about these products, so our editorial team has taken a moment to create a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to assist anyone who wants to know more about chair mats for […]

Keeping Walkways Safe

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From floor mats to crowd control and signage, there are a number of important things to think about when it comes to improving facilities to enhance customer service and sales this fall. To keep costs in check, many businesses and property owners find it helpful to take a more holistic view of the facility and […]