{"id":2432,"date":"2020-07-20T05:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T05:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2020-08-04T22:59:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T22:59:30","slug":"preventing-accidents-with-poolside-safety-mats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/preventing-accidents-with-poolside-safety-mats\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Accidents with Poolside Safety Mats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With summer right around the corner it\nis time to gear up for very fun and wet pool days! Swimming pools and waterparks are a great way to relax,\nenjoy the weather, and get some exercise. Unfortunately, they can also be\nsomewhat dangerous. Did you know that as pool or waterpark owner, you can be\nlegally responsible for any pool accidents or injuries that occur?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Property owners are held responsible for\nall incidents that occur within their premises, especially the behavior of\nminors.&nbsp; It is prudent for property owners to conduct a&nbsp;safety risk\nassessment testing the hazards of the pools and\nproviding solutions in order to protect all of their patrons while protecting\nthemselves from potential liability suits that could happen after an\naccident.&nbsp; There are several precautionary methods that proprietors could\nimplement in order to make their pool a fun, but safe place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to use rubber drainage\nmats to keep these areas clean, dry, and safe. Failure to maintain safety in\nthese areas could result in personal injury and liability, which we want to\navoid at all costs! A pool mat is a simple yet effective way to manage water\naccumulation. In addition, poolside mats funnel water away from such areas to\nincrease traction and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/locker-room-pool-mats.html\">Pool mats<\/a> provide a dry, clean, and safe walking surface in an area in which water has completely soaked through making it very slippery.\u00a0Effective pool mats are designed to drain water through it so that the top surface remains dry.\u00a0Our collection includes models that feel soft underfoot. Eagle Mat is proud to also offer low profile rubber drainage mats that are ADA compliant and ideal for shower stalls and deck areas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are some of our poolside mats\u2026<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locker room floor mats and poolside mats\nare an essential means of making wet areas safe. Environments that may become\ndangerous when wet include water parks, backyard pools, and marinas, which are\nareas of high traffic levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vinyl Sponge Pool Mats<\/strong> are constructed using a &#8220;spaghetti string&#8221; vinyl-loop\npattern, which effectively traps moisture beneath the surface. Recommended for\noutdoor entrances, pool areas, or inside locker rooms and shower areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety Grid Pool Mats<\/strong> feature a slightly more aggressive top surface to minimize slippage\nwhile remaining comfortable under bare feet. Slips and falls are kept at bay\nwith textured vinyl ribs, while significant spacing allows for superior\ndrainage of moisture beneath the surface of the mat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turtle Tiles<\/strong> are commercial-grade 100% recycled PVC plastic interlocking drainage\ntiles. Turtle Tiles turn wet surfaces into dry walkways that are safe,\nsanitary, and easy to clean. Comfortable to walk on with bare feet, Turtle Tile\nis ideal for saunas, locker rooms, marinas, hot tubs, workout areas,\nplaygrounds, pools, and showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do\nyou have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you.\nYou can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:sales@eaglemat.com\"><em>sales@eaglemat.com<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;for more information or\nif you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/preventing-accidents-with-poolside-safety-mats\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_144124256-min-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Are Your Swimming Pool Mats Ready For Summer?\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><p>With summer right around the corner it is time to gear up for very fun and wet pool days! 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