Preventing Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Restaurants

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, on average about one million slip-and-fall accidents occur in guest areas of a restaurant each year and more than three times as many happen in the kitchen work area. Read More ▸

Getting a Grip on Industrial Floor Safety

In today’s industrial setting, safety managers are continually challenged to gather and review comprehensive safety audits for their facility. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) deemed that employees who stand for prolonged periods of time are subjected to potential musculoskeletal issues. With the addition of those issues, safety professionals will also need to avoid potential physical hazards such as trips, slips, and falls. Read More ▸

Taking a "Systems Approach" to Grocery Store Floor Mats

Grocery stores have unique needs, unlike most types of retail and commercial settings. Further, whereas most people sit down when they go to work, in grocery stores, it's just the opposite. Most store employees are on their feet their entire shift. This also means that grocery stores have unique needs when it comes to floor mats. They need a “systems approach” to floor matting. This will help keep the store clean and healthy, but also help prevent slips and falls, and reduce worker fatigue. Read More ▸

Are We in a 'Stand Up' Revolution?

Standing desks are being hailed as an ergonomically-friendly alternative to the traditional office desk. However, many people view them as something recently introduced. That is not the case. The first standing desks were found in some UK school classrooms as far back as 1899. Teachers believed they improved school hygiene and that students paid more attention when standing. Read More ▸

Connecting the Dots Between Worker Productivity and Anti-Fatigue Mats

When it comes to improving worker productivity, one unexpected place employers might start looking is down on the floor. In a study conducted about ten years ago, researchers selected a factory that was experiencing a significantly high accident rate along with high worker absenteeism. Read More ▸

How Mats Create Less Static in the Workplace

Static electricity is more than a nuisance. When electronics or combustibles are involved, it can result in serious problems. Not only can a buildup of static cause a person to feel a sudden charge when it is released, but because virtually every electronic item we use has some computer system on board, the static could damage chips and circuit boards, and worse, erase the information stored on the device. In fact, estimates now claim that as much as 80 percent of computer/electronic failure is the result of static electricity. Read More ▸

Now is the Time for University Administrators to Think about Mats

While we still have a bit of summer left, most university administrators are hard at it, getting ready for the fall season to begin. Read More ▸

Why Building Managers Should Think Twice About “No Thought About It” Mats

Many building owners and facility managers decide to rent their floor mats because they don’t have to think much about it. In most cases, rental mats are selected based on appearance, and that’s about all. Read More ▸

Busy Facilities Need the Most Effective Matting Systems Available

According to Statista, a research organization, there are more than 5,100 public airports in the U.S. As of 2017, the five busiest in the country – Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, Los Angeles International, O'Hare International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, and Denver International - are used by more than 16 million people every year. Read More ▸

Schools, Asthma, and the Benefits of Purchased Floor Mats

Here are some statistics that may raise a few eyebrows and, for parents, some real concerns: Read More ▸

Ask Us How We Can Help Your Sales Grow!

A Crown Matting Technologies Success Story In February of 2019, Joshua Prieur (JP) received a call from a Manufacturing Plant Shipping/Warehouse Manager. He needed durable anti-fatigue mats for his company because employees were standing long hours. The manager contacted Crown Matting Technologies directly because he required a customized solution to fit the work environment. JP identified that the matting solution to best fit his needs would be the #550 Workers Delight™ Deck Plate because it is backed with Zedlan™ foam – that offers premium comfort and ergonomic support. This product could also be seamed up to 12’ wide which was another opportunity for Crown Matting as this customer wanted very specific dimensions. Read More ▸