Most businesses agree: floor mats are essential for protecting floor surfaces, preventing slips, absorbing moisture and keeping facilities dirt-free. Nevertheless, new commercial building occupants and property managers wonder if runner mats, in addition to existing entryway mats, offers supplementary safety benefits. The short answer is yes. Unlike a traditional entryway mat that is placed on the […]
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 […]
According to statistics gathered by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute, slip and fall accidents cost American businesses an estimated $13 billion in 2010. Such accidents fall in to 1 of 2 categories: Fall on same level, or fall to lower level. Alarmingly, costs associated with these two categories of workplace accidents experienced significant growth since […]
