For building owners and managers considering the purchase of high-performing matting systems, two words they likely will run into frequently are nitrile and rubber.
Due to the importance of nitrile rubber when it comes to selecting an effective matting system here is everything you need to know:
Floor mats are an essential part of a facility safety program. When selected correctly, they can help keep outdoor moisture and soils from being tracked onto indoor floors, potentially causing slip, trip and fall accidents. Read More ▸
Slip and fall accidents in foodservice locations such as restaurants are all too common. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of injury in the hospitality industry. Read More ▸
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 ▸
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 ▸
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 ▸
