{"id":2152,"date":"2018-12-10T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2018-12-18T02:33:25","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T02:33:25","slug":"tis-the-season-for-slips-and-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/tis-the-season-for-slips-and-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Tis the Season for Slips and Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SlipsSanta Claus is coming to town. And along with his gifts and his sleigh, expect tons of ice, sleet, snow, slush, and freezing rain. Believe it or not, in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a> in the US, there were \u201c42,480 workplace injuries and illnesses involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

So, to help you avoid becoming a statistic for December 2018, we\u2019re going to give you some hints on how to be safer this winter at your office or business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Get some mats<\/b> for inside and\/or outside entrances and exits. Especially, look at the mats that are designed for absorption of water, like Waterhog<\/span><\/a> mats. And if you want to stick with a holiday d\u00e9cor, you can get them in red and green.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Get some anti-fatigue mats<\/b>. If your business is busier this time of year, now is the time to get your employees some anti-fatigue mats<\/span><\/a>. Fatigue in the workplace is real<\/span><\/a> and a real hazard. People who are tired are more prone to accidents, and anti-fatigue mats make employees who are on their feet for long hours feel better and have fewer aches and pains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Encourage employees to wear comfortable clothing and slip-resistant shoes<\/b>. We\u2019re not kidding. If your company has a holiday rush, then your employees will be more tired than usual (see #2). Even if you have a strict dress code, make some allowances for the worst weather of the year. A woman balancing on high heels doesn\u2019t have a chance on a slippery floor, and a man with a necktie that\u2019s too tight is going to be distracted when he should be watching where he’s walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Avoid clutter<\/b>. Clutter is a major risk factor for falls in the workplace. So, if your business has lots of packages or merchandise coming in or out this time of year, take some precautions. Make sure boxes are stacked away from<\/i> and out of<\/i> the flow of traffic. Holiday decorations are great, but don\u2019t let them get in the way of employees or customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Cover any electrical cords<\/b> on the floor. If you\u2019re using any kind of decorations or lights that require some electrical cords to snake on the floor, then cover them with mats. Contact us<\/span><\/a> if you don\u2019t know what kinds of mats are best suited for this purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Have maintenance people on their toes<\/b>. Make sure there is no melting snow or water pooling on floors. Get it cleaned up fast, and get some signs that say \u201cWET FLOOR\u201d if the floor has been mopped recently. Alerting people to possible danger is one step toward mitigating it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The points above are real suggestions from the National Safety Council<\/span><\/a>. We didn\u2019t dream it up. Falls are always 100 percent preventable, and we want you, your employees, customers, and clients to be safe during this winter season. <\/span><\/p>\n

              Do you have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you. You can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at sales@eaglemat.com<\/span><\/a> for more information or if you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

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