{"id":826,"date":"2013-08-13T15:39:46","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T15:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=826"},"modified":"2014-01-08T20:21:12","modified_gmt":"2014-01-08T20:21:12","slug":"free-infographic-slips-and-falls-cost-american-businesses-13-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/free-infographic-slips-and-falls-cost-american-businesses-13-billion\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Infographic: Slips and Falls Cost American Businesses $13 Billion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Free-Infographic-American-Businesses-Falling-Flat-thumb-1\"<\/a>According to statistics gathered by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute, slip and fall accidents cost American businesses an estimated $13 billion in 2010. Such accidents fall in to 1 of 2 categories: Fall on same level<\/i>, or fall to lower level<\/i>. Alarmingly, costs associated with these two categories of workplace accidents experienced significant growth since 1998. All other categories of workplace accident, such as over-exertion<\/i> and struck by a falling object<\/i>, experienced a decline.<\/p>\n

This trend has an important implication for businesses nationwide. No matter what the vertical, businesses lose more each year to accidents associated with simple slips-and-falls. Complete prevention of such accidents is not possible, as accidental missteps will always cause injury. However, with a bit of proactive risk assessment and planning, businesses can aim to reduce the cost of slips and falls in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Top 5 Workplace Accidents<\/h2>\n

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4 Mats That Can Reduce Workplace Accidents<\/h3>\n

By focusing on the major causes of slips and falls, businesses can protect employees and hedge against financial loss. Major causes include: Dirt\/debris on floors, liquid accumulation, sub-standard traction (slippery surfaces), and grease\/oil buildup (common in manufacturing facilities.<\/p>\n

With these common causes in mind, it\u2019s easy to see how the following 4 types of safety mats can keep things clean, dry, and safe for employees, customers, and other facility guests.<\/p>\n

Rubber Scraper Mats.<\/strong> Weatherproof and built to last, Rubber Scraper Mats are ideal for placement just outside entryways. Deep textures and a tough 100% Nitrile construction make these mats highly effective in aggressively cleaning dirt and moisture from shoes, before entering the building.<\/p>\n

Walk-Off Mats.<\/strong> Inside the doorway, Walk-off mats provide the perfect surface for wiping additional dirt, moisture, and other debris rom the soles of shoes. Walk-off mats are rubber-backed for extra slip-resistance and safety, and are easily customized with vivid colors, 3D graphics, logos, and more.<\/p>\n

Recessed Grill Systems.<\/strong> For facilities that experience a moderate-to-high degree of visitor flow, Recessed Grill Systems yield unparalleled debris control and safety. Models like the Pedimat\u00ae are known to stop upwards of 60% of debris from entering a facility, taking safety and hygiene to a new level. Lear how recessed grill mats can improve facility hygiene by reading this case study: Pedimat\u00ae Improves IAQ.<\/p>\n

Anti-Fatigue Mats.<\/strong> “Overexertion” was the leading cause of workplace accidents, costing upwards of $13 billion in 2010. Anti-fatigue mats stimulate blood flow in the feet, legs, and lower back, keeping employees alert and effective.<\/p>\n

Additional Slip and Fall Prevention\/ Safety Resources<\/h4>\n

Visit the Liberty Mutual Research Institute<\/a> to read the Workplace Safety Index, the official report from which this data was gathered.<\/p>\n

To learn more about slip and fall accidents by business\/ industry, visit the National Floor Safety Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For industry-leading safety products and complimentary consultation, visit Eagle Mat and Floor Products<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

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To share this free Infographic, right-click the following link and select “Save As…” to save the embed code to your computer as a .txt file. Then, upload the entire file to your website or blog:\u00a0 Infographic Embed Code- Slips and Falls Cost 13 Billion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>

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