Stairs exposed outdoors pose greater risks for facility guests because they are more exposed to weather conditions and external elements like dirt, rain, snow, moisture, and other things that can make the stairs wet, slippery, and dangerous. This is why stairways that are located outdoors require more maintenance and careful planning in order to reduce […]
Shoppers almost immediately form some sort of first impression upon entering a retail space. This impression can greatly affect their future shopping experience in a specific store. It can also mean the difference between whether or not they will return to spend additional money with the retail establishment. A large part of a shopper’s first […]
Many factors contribute to slip, trips, and falls within a commercial facility. For the most part, the primary cause of these incidents is mostly attributed to the walking surfaces. According to governing bodies, a clean dry floor must have a coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.50. For areas used by people with disabilities, this number […]
Manpower still remains as the most irreplaceable commodity in business. Finding excellent workers is not an easy process. It is in a company’s best interest to motivate and protect their employees. The success and failure of any enterprise is closely linked to their employees’ satisfaction level. Happy and healthy workers are productive workers. A company’s […]
The season for tinsel, snow, and shopping has finally come! With the heavy-duty shopping season already among us, businesses must cope with the increasing foot traffic, wet conditions, and pressures to keep the spirits bright in their establishments. While we revel in the joyous spirits, let us pause for a moment and think of safety. […]
Fall is in full swing, and soon it will be winter. Across the country, property owners and business managers are preparing for a potentially dangerous combination: Hustling and bustling shoppers, and unpredictable weather. Our Fall Product Spotlight series provides an excellent snapshot of the season’s best safety products, and it is highly recommended that readers […]
The Fall Product Spotlight series has showcased a number of must-have facility safety products, each hand-selected and reviewed by the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog. This fall, we’ve explored safety essentials like carpet mats, recessed grill mats, and rubber stair treads, each of which helps to minimize the inherent danger of unpredictable fall weather […]
This week, our Fall Product Spotlight series continues with a special look at one of the most common, simple, and yet exceedingly dangerous structures known to commercial business facilities: Stairs. With the unpredictable weather patterns of Fall coming soon, weatherproofing staircases while minimizing exposure to slip-and-fall liability should be at the top of your business’s […]
Rubber mats are in high demand for most retail outlets, and in no scenario is that more true than fuel dispensaries like gas stations. Gas stations are heavily trafficked each and every day, and most locations adopt a 24/7 operating policy simply to fuel the seemingly never-ending demand for gasoline and other convenience items. In […]
