Here are ten tips for building owners and managers when installing and selecting floor mats for their facilities:
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 ▸
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 ▸
Important Questions to Ask Before Selecting Mats
Building administrators are charged with asking several key questions before they select floor mats for their facilities. This may come as a surprise to many, because there is a widespread belief that mats are, well, pretty much all the same. That could not be further from the truth. Read More ▸
What is a Slip-and-Fall Audit?
Building managers should work with distributors well-versed in the different types of matting systems to help prevent slip-and-fall accidents. When working with a manager, one of the first steps distributors may take is to conduct a slip-and-fall audit. Read More ▸
Matting by the Numbers
Many cleaning contractors and facility managers are unaware of the fact that there are lots of numbers associated with building entry mats. For instance, here’s one: 500. Read More ▸