Crowd Control Best Practices

Crowd Control Best Practices

With Black Friday looming, businesses are preparing for unruly crowds and the potential for serious accidents. “OSHA urges retailers to take the time to adopt a crowd management plan,” states a press release and safety advisory issued by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (for the full release, readers may visit the U.S. Department of […]

Top Eagle Mat Resources for Safety on Black Friday

Top Eagle Mat Resources for Safety on Black Friday

With November nearly half over, retailers are beginning to prepare storefronts for Black Friday. Each year, property owners balance shopper enthusiasm with the need for safety to ensure a smooth and injury-free event for all in attendance. This year, the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog invite business owners to review the following tips on […]

Picks from Our Editors: Prevent Slips This Winter

Winter is here, which means it’s time to think safety. Over the coming months, several key factors will play a large role in the formation of potential slip and fall accidents. Fortunately, accidents can be prevented with just a bit of planning and proactive maintenance. Use the resources below to ensure your facility is prepared […]

Ten Tips for Christmas Safety

The big day is almost here! As the holiday shopping season approaches the home stretch, the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog have assembled this list of 10 tips for in-store retail safety. Inspired by the Christmas classic The Ten Days of Christmas, the following list summarizes 10 vital elements that need addressed to ensure […]

Save on Crowd Control This December

This December, save on all rope, stanchion, and retractable belt crowd control systems on Eaglemat.com. Whether preparing for a busy holiday season or simply re-vamping crowd management protocols, every retail business owner has something to gain by re-evaluating the role of crowd control plays in promoting in-store safety. This year marks the 5th year since […]

Black Friday 2013 Recap

When reflecting on Black Friday 2013, what can American business owners learn? This year, storefronts saw slightly smaller turnouts than previous years, thanks in part to online stores offering tantalizing Cyber Monday deals today. Last Friday was not without drama, however. Stories and videos of unruly crowds, customer fights, and at least 1 case of […]

Prepare for the Top 10 Busiest Holiday Shopping Days

This past Sunday, American consumers lost an hour of daylight. But it’s not the only thing they will lost this holiday season. Because Thanksgiving falls on November 28th this year, shoppers will have just four weekends between Turkey Day and Christmas. For shoppers, this change means 26 shopping days– a mere 7 days shorter than […]