Each year, millions of Americans visit the Emergency Room (ER) after sustaining accidental injuries. Accidents happen to everyone, and the most common reasons for ER visits involve a range causes and objects, including bathtubs, chairs, and stairways. Looking at this list of top 10 reasons for ER visits can be extremely valuable for facility managers […]
Sitting is the new smoking, according to health experts. The slogan illustrates how a new culture of long work hours, especially among tech industry professionals, has created a sedentary “sitting culture” that is wreaking havoc on individuals’ health. The warning comes as American workers spend an increasing amount of time sitting at work, remaining sedentary […]
This winter—and every winter—take time to survey your facility and surrounding property for potentially dangerous conditions. Remember that property owners owe a certain level of care to the guests who enter the property, and failure to take reasonable measures to keep things safe might trigger liability for accidents that occur. Proactive accident prevention is not […]
We might have an extra day this month (happy Leap Year!), but February is still the shortest month of the year. March will be here soon, which means a shift will occur in weather and relative safety needs. Prepare for the winter thaw and the rainstorms that accompany early spring months. Anticipate wet umbrellas, and […]
A massive snowstorm blanketed the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend, showering more than 3 feet of snow in some areas. This time lapse of Washington D.C. during the storm shows the extent to which this enormous blizzard caused a standstill in our nation’s capital. In the wake of the weekend’s massive snowstorm, businesses along the […]
Tornados in Sarasota, Florida made national headlines over the weekend. Storms touched down near Siesta Key and Duette between 3 and 4am on Sunday, causing serious damage to trees, buildings, and homes in the area. At least 2 residents lost their lives during Sunday’s storm, according to the Associated Press. El Niño has triggered unusual […]
This winter, Eagle Mat and Floor Products invites shoppers to retrofit garages, work shops, and basements with durable garage mats and tiles. Improve comfort, insulate floor surfaces, and protect against excessive wear and tear with the industry’s leading matting and tile products. All winter long, all online orders qualify for free shipping as well as […]
Business owners across the United States are seeing a unique winter, to say the least. It is clear that winter 2015-16 has been significantly impacted by El Niño, a weather phenomenon that causes warming throughout the Pacific. Weather experts attribute this winter’s higher-than-average temperatures and precipitation to El Niño, warning that southern states are at […]
It’s easy to justify focusing on slip and fall prevention during the winter. No other time of year has more factors known to contribute to injuries among both employees and guests. For instance, holiday sales are known to draw big crowds of (sometimes frenzied) shoppers that rush, push, and elbow their way into stores, down […]
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 […]
