{"id":646,"date":"2013-01-09T19:39:53","date_gmt":"2013-01-09T19:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=646"},"modified":"2014-07-01T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T17:47:43","slug":"tips-for-preventing-workplace-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/tips-for-preventing-workplace-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preventing Workplace Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manpower still remains as the most irreplaceable commodity in business.\u00a0 Finding excellent workers is not an easy process.\u00a0 It is in a company\u2019s best interest to motivate and protect their employees.\u00a0 The success and failure of any enterprise is closely linked to their employees\u2019 satisfaction level.\u00a0 Happy and healthy workers are productive workers. A company\u2019s profitability may not be directly proportional to employee satisfaction, but satisfaction is nevertheless an important element that needs to be cultivated, protected, and valued. Commercial floor mats<\/a>, along with other facility safety products, play a large role in creating a healthy workplace in which employees can work safely, productively, and happily.<\/p>\n

Companies that prioritize their employees\u2019 welfare grow, while those who neglect and ignore their workers\u2019 needs inevitably meet their doom.\u00a0\u00a0 Take care of your staff, and reap the benefits!<\/p>\n

Prevent Workplace Injuries with these Tips<\/h2>\n

One of the ways to promote employee welfare is preventing workplace injuries.\u00a0 Employees are exposed to potentially hazardous situations on a daily basis.\u00a0 The best solution, above all else, is accident prevention.\u00a0 Increasing awareness and diminishing the risks of accidents will minimize company liability, should an accident occur.<\/p>\n

In most businesses, the most common workplace injuries stem from slip and fall accidents.\u00a0 The second most common source of injuries result from worker fatigue.\u00a0 Other worker injuries come from not knowing about the hazards.<\/p>\n

Protect workers from accidents with the following tips:<\/p>\n

1. Maintain a pristine facility.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

Floors should be sanitized, dry, and free of clutter and debris.\u00a0 Ideally a large commercial mat should be installed at entryways, trapping the dirt from the outside.\u00a0 Depending on the industry, the amount of daily traffic through the doors, and internal and state Health codes, companies should select an entrance mat that best suits their needs.<\/p>\n

2. Prevent accidents in lobbies.<\/b><\/p>\n

While lobbies with gleaming, newly polished floors are aesthetically pleasing, they are dangerous.\u00a0 People can slip and fall and hurt themselves.\u00a0 A well-placed mat in these areas not only promote a safe environment, but it also adds a polished, professional touch to the large gathering area.<\/p>\n

3. Communicate dangers and risks in the workplace.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

Install signs and warnings around the facility in locations where there are risks of accidents.\u00a0 Place signs along the eye line in distinguishable colors and readable fonts.\u00a0 Employees should be able to spot and read the sign easily.\u00a0 Take care to succinctly and clearly state the threat of accident in the sign.\u00a0 The simpler and shorter the message, the more likely it will be read.<\/p>\n

4. Promote employee well-being.<\/b><\/p>\n

For workers who are on their feet the entire duration of a workday, invest in anti-fatigue mats.\u00a0 From the staff standing behind the counters at hotels, retail, and food service businesses to those who work in labs and assembly lines, prolonged standing on the bare floor surface can be damaging to their ankles, knees, and spines.\u00a0 Because of their ergonomic design, commercial anti-fatigue mats offer relief and minimize impact of extended exposure on the hard floor.\u00a0 These floor mats also helps the circulation of blood on the lower limbs.<\/p>\n

5. Reinforce stairways.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

If slipping can happen on clean stairways, the risk are even more compounded on moist and dirty stairs.\u00a0 Install stair treads<\/a> to minimize the risks of falling down the stairs.<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Protect employees from electrical shock!<\/b><\/p>\n

Most business nowadays operate high voltage equipment.\u00a0 Protect employees and machines by investing in commercial anti-static floor mats and runners.\u00a0 Prevent accidental electrocution, equipment damage, fires, and loss of human life by properly managing electrical discharges of high voltage machinery.\u00a0 Install commercial matting that can withstand up to 30,000 volts in rooms with high electronic density.<\/p>\n

Focus on Safety to Prevent Workplace Injuries<\/h2>\n

It is essential that businesses take responsibility of their employees\u2019 general welfare.\u00a0 Promoting facility safety should be the topmost priority for any business.\u00a0 Maintaining a clean and safe facility does not only benefit employees.\u00a0 A properly managed facility enables higher productivity rates and general happiness, and also impresses visitors and clients.<\/p>\n

Eagle Mat and Floor Products proudly represents more than 30 years experience in commercial matting, flooring, and safety products. For additional information on products that will keep your facility safe and productive, call Eagle Mat today at 877-333-1018<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Manpower still remains as the most irreplaceable commodity in business.\u00a0 Finding excellent workers is not an easy process.\u00a0 It is in a company\u2019s best interest to motivate and protect their employees.\u00a0 The success and failure of any enterprise is closely linked to their employees\u2019 satisfaction level.\u00a0 Happy and healthy workers are productive workers. A company\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[458],"tags":[5,104,461,449,365,459,431,302,73,8,460],"yoast_head":"\nTips for Preventing Workplace Injuries<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Prevent workplace injuries in 6 easy steps. 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