Anti-Fatigue Mats and Ergonomics

Anti-Fatigue Mats and Ergonomics

What is Ergonomics?  Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that cater and conform to the human body, its movements, and the brain’s cognitive functions. The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) defines “Ergonomics” as the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession […]

Gym Mats FAQ

Gym Mat FAQ

Gym mats are an essential piece of any fitness area.  Gym matting serves to protect floor space and exercise participants in both residential and commercial fitness locations.  These mats are available in a range of different styles and colors, making it easy to cover facility floors with precision and style.  Eagle Mat and Floor Products […]

Waterhog Floor Mats: An Industry Leader

Waterhog:  An Industry Leader

Waterhog floor mats are perhaps the most widely used of commercial matting products.  You may spot these durable yet stylish floor mats in a variety of locations including commercial retail outlets, hotels, office buildings, and more.  Waterhog mats have risen in popularity for a number of reasons.  Businesses that choose Waterhog mats from Eaglemat.com do […]

Protecting Equipment from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Protecting-from-ESD

The proliferation of technology inevitably brings more and more electronic equipment to the workplace.  Computers, circuit boards, and employees are just 3 examples of common workplace components capable of emitting electrostatic discharge (ESD).  Unfortunately, ESD has the potential to damage equipment, a risk that only grows as the number of electronics and employees in a […]

Slip-and-Falls More Likely Than Traffic Accidents

Slip-and-Falls More Common Than Traffic Accidents

Employees are nearly five times more likely to be injured in a slip-and-fall accident at work than in a highway accident reports Liberty Mutual, the now 3rd largest property and causality insurer in the United States.  Published in the 2010 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, this alarming statistic has business leaders reconsidering workplace safety and […]

Recessed Floor Mats 101

Recessed Mats 101

Not all commercial floor mats are suitable for all locations.  To illustrate, consider that airports and other transportation hubs experience a continual inflow and outflow of visitors each day.  Such busy locations require unique commercial matting systems designed to clean and trap substantial amounts of dirt and debris, all while resting at a low profile […]

Floor Mats: Rubber or Vinyl?

Floor Mats:  Rubber or Vinyl?

Commercial floor mats are commonly made with two very different materials:  rubber and vinyl.  Eagle Mat and Floor Products carries many floor mat products made of each of these materials.  Rubber and vinyl are both essential ingredients in durable floor mat construction, yet each material offers unique benefits in terms of durability, maintenance requirements, and […]

Floor Mats: Frequently Asked Questions

floor mats faq

Floor mat installation often raises a number of questions.  Eagle Mat and Floor Products has created this easy-to-follow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to help you learn more about floor mats, mat installation, and maintenance. What purpose do floor mats serve in a commercial setting? Commercial matting serves several core functions.  Entrance mats, for example, […]

Going Green with Commercial Floor Mats

Going Green with Commercial Floor Mats

The use of eco-friendly materials is quickly becoming a leading trend in commercial real estate development, and commercial floor mats are no exception.  Today, a comprehensive range of Eco-Friendly Mats that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance are available.  These Green floor mats come in an array of vivid color options and some may even […]

Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents with Floor Mats

Preventing Slip and Falls

Over 1 million individuals suffer from a slip-and-fall related injury each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (i).  The question of liability is raised continually, with injured Plaintiffs demanding settlements from property owners to compensate them for hospital bills, pain, and suffering.  The numbers can climb to alarmingly high sums, prompting […]