{"id":2230,"date":"2019-04-22T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2019-04-19T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T15:05:11","slug":"floor-safety-inspections-at-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/floor-safety-inspections-at-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Floor Safety Inspections at the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2231 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_82372311-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Floor Safety Inspections at the Office\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_82372311-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_82372311-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_82372311-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>Employers may not realize that regular inspection of flooring is essential for keeping the floors safe. The US Department of Labor makes it clear that good housekeeping makes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/dts\/maritime\/sltc\/ships\/housekeeping\/intro.html\"><span class=\"s2\">good safety<\/span><\/a>. But there\u2019s more to it than just housekeeping. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Keeping the floors clean is one thing, but there are other things that need an inspection, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\"><b>Outside.<\/b> The ground outside\u2014wherever people walk\u2014needs to be kept clean, too. And making sure that the outside walkways are clean and clear needs to be part of the safety inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\"><b>Neatness counts<\/b>. Aside from cleaning away dirt and water, you need to be sure that the floors and outside walkways are free from anything that blocks the path of those who walk on them. That means no clutter, no boxes, and nothing in the way that shouldn\u2019t be there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\"><b>Secret spills<\/b>. Aside from the regular dirt, debris, and snow, ice, and water, at entrances and exits, there are other risky spills. Don\u2019t forget to check by the loading dock and also where the garbage and recycling bins are. All kinds of mysterious liquids can make the ground slippery there. So, be sure to keep that clean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\"><b>Good repair<\/b>. Then there\u2019s the question of repair. If a floor tile is cracked, loose, or damaged, that\u2019s a hazard. Inspect regularly for the integrity of the interior floors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s3\"><b>The unpredictable<\/b>. A facility or plant will have areas where you may expect to see spills\u2014areas where those liquids are used on a day-to-day basis. Those spills can be planned for. But there will plenty of other areas where spills are unpredictable, and those areas need some attention to. Bathrooms, for example, without showers shouldn\u2019t have water all over the floor. However, if you have a plumbing leak or something broken, you can have a slippery floor in a hurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">Paying attention to your floors will go a long way to making your whole business safer. If your floor is clean, dry, unobstructed, and in good repair, then you will without a doubt cut way down on your slips, trips, and falls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\">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 <a href=\"mailto:sales@eaglemat.com\"><span class=\"s4\">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 href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/floor-safety-inspections-at-the-office\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_82372311-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professional Flooring Installation: What To Consider and Why It\u2019s Important\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><p>Employers may not realize that regular inspection of flooring is essential for keeping the floors safe. The US Department of Labor makes it clear that good housekeeping makes for good safety. But there\u2019s more to it than just housekeeping. 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