With summer temperatures reaching 100 degrees in the Northeast and Midwest, fall safety preparedness is likely to be a distant thought for most American business owners. As the adage goes, however, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This week, our editorial team invites business owners to start thinking of fall safety […]
This August, Eagle Mat and Floor Products will carry a new wet umbrella bag stand designed to make life easier for facility managers and guests alike. New and Improved. Our new line of Wet Umbrella Wrappers have been created with two goals in mind: Convenience, and effectiveness. The new umbrella wrappers feature an automatic wrapping […]
In today’s article, our editorial staff examines 2 popular products for facilities looking to improve safety and facility cleanliness: Walk off mats, and recessed mat grill systems. Below, readers are invited to answer our questionnaire to determine which mat is best for their business location. Walk-off mats are generally made using some combination of 4 […]
In every commercial establishment, floor of entrances and hallways are the most difficult to maintain and sanitize throughout the day. The high volume of visitors track in various debris and moisture inside the building, leading to very slippery conditions that increase the risk of accidents. The responsibility of accident prevention, which includes floor maintenance, often […]
Workplace risk assessment is one of the many responsibilities of any business to its employees. It is important to conduct a workplace risk assessment in order to become aware of the potential dangers and perform precautionary measures to avoid potential future accidents from occurring. Conducting a thorough examination of facilities for possible hazards can reduce […]
According to general liability claims, slip and fall accidents account for over 61% of total incurred losses in general liability claims—more than any other type of accident. The total cost of these claims has reached over $52.9 billion in total. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 2.2 million Americans were rushed […]
Slip and fall accidents can be damaging to a business. It is estimated that over 70 billion dollars have been spent annually as compensation and medical costs for the victims. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22% of slip and fall accidents result in at least 31 days of work missed by employees. With […]
Shoppers almost immediately form some sort of first impression upon entering a retail space. This impression can greatly affect their future shopping experience in a specific store. It can also mean the difference between whether or not they will return to spend additional money with the retail establishment. A large part of a shopper’s first […]
Many factors contribute to slip, trips, and falls within a commercial facility. For the most part, the primary cause of these incidents is mostly attributed to the walking surfaces. According to governing bodies, a clean dry floor must have a coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.50. For areas used by people with disabilities, this number […]
When it comes to floor safety and protection, one of the most common solutions that come to mind is floor matting. Floor mats are now widely used in various establishments both indoors and outdoors. These commercial-grade products are becoming more popular not only for residential buildings but also for industrial facilities due to their great […]
