Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) occur in the workplace when workers stand for long periods every day. This type of pain is sometimes referred to as lower ligament WMSD. On average, workers suffering from this type of WMSD are off work eight days per year due to the pain, which can also cost employers millions of dollars in lost productivity.
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 ▸
How to Tell If Your Staff Needs Antifatigue Mats
The American Podiatric Medical Association reported in 2014 that according to a survey of more than 1,000 US adults, 77 percent had experienced foot pain at one or more times in their lives, but only a third of these people sought expert care by a podiatrist. The report went on to say: 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 ▸
The Message Is in the Mat
If you are wondering whether message mats, also known as image mats or logo mats, can help a business, read the following: Read More ▸
Are Rental Mats Really a Good Value for Your Business?
The QUICK ANSWER: NO- and here’s why: RENTAL MAT SALES PITCH: Rental mats are a low-cost means of trapping foot-traffic dirt at entrance ways. Read More ▸
How to Reduce Your Facility Cleaning Costs:
SHORT ANSWER: IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK! Did you ever wonder how so much dirt and grime enter your facility? The windows can’t be opened, doors are kept closed, the HVAC system is working properly, etc. In fact, why do people even have paper weights on their desks anymore? If you are responsible for the cleanliness – and costs – of keeping your facility as clean as possible you need to address the root cause. Read More ▸