Tips for Improving IAQ in Your Facility

Do floor mats affect air quality in a commercial facility? More specifically, do recessed grill mats pick up a large amount of debris at the entryway? These questions were asked by Eagle Mat, because air quality has become an issue of much discussion in the workplace. Bacteria and mold can easily run rampant in the […]

Prepare for Inclement Weather, Prevent Liability this Fall

With June in full swing and July rapidly approaching, facilities are wise to begin planning for the inclement weather that regularly hits the southern, Atlantic coastal, and northeastern regions of the United States during the summer and fall. Businesses along the Gulf Coast and South Florida coastline must use take particularly strong precautions, as the […]

Alarming Residential Slip and Fall Accident Statistics

Commercial workplaces are not the only environments in which slip and fall accidents occur. In fact, at-home slips and falls account for many cases of residential injury, personal injury cases, and even fatalities each year. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) is a leader in collecting data on slip and fall accidents, both in commercial […]

2012 Slip and Fall Accidents Cost Businesses $13 Billion

Slip and fall accidents cost American businesses an estimated $13 billion, according to figures gathered by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute (i). Published in the 2012 Workplace Safety Index (WSI), these alarming numbers indicate that businesses might significantly benefit from more rigorous risk assessments, facility maintenance, commercial safety matting/ floor mats, and ongoing training to […]