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 […]
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are all too common in the workplace. STFs, as they are commonly referred to, compromise more than employees’ health. Employees or patrons who suffer an STF-related injury might experience long-term pain, permanent disability, depression, high medical expenses, or even death. Beyond physical injury alone, the cost of STFs to employers […]
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 […]
When it comes to slip and fall prevention, most property owners invest in indoor entrance mats/runners to keep walkways dry and safe. In many scenarios, these carpet mats are adequate in preventing slips, trips, and falls initially. However, performance declines as mats absorb liquids, dirt, and debris. Things get more dangerous on days when wind, […]
Across America, workplace accidents amounted to an estimated $14 billion in costs associated with worker’s compensation (source: Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index). Many more millions are thought to be lost to the additional negative side effects of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Such losses could include reduced productivity, decreased job satisfaction, employee turnover, […]
There is a troubling misconception that carpets and carpet mats are not sanitary. This has led to removal of carpeting and carpet floor mats from schools, workplaces, and other commercial spaces. Property owners and safety managers are wise to take note of this alarming trend, as 60% or more of slip and fall accidents occurring […]
The meaning of ’Snow Day’ has transformed since the Polar Vortex hit. Now, it seems each week has a couple snow days, even if they don’t mean school delays and cancelations. We’re in the midst of an unseasonably cold and treacherous winter, which is why snow, ice, and accident prevention are on the minds of […]
Are American business owners falling victim to elaborate slip-and-fall schemes? According to new reports released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), businesses have seen an alarming increase in claims involving plaintiffs who have allegedly suffered injury from a slip, trip, or fall in a storefront. This alarming trend is perhaps best illustrated by the […]
Although it is still autumn, the frigid months of winter are just around the corner. For businesses in the Northeast, Midwest, and Atlantic coastal regions of the United States, winter months pose a serious threat to business. In addition to the threat of inclement weather shutting down business operations, property managers also face heightened risk […]
