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Entrance Matting Standards Reduce Slips, Trips, And Falls

Every year thousands of North Americans are injured in slip, trip, and fall accidents that occur when entering a commercial building. The right kind of entrance matting can contribute to the prevention of potential injuries, and also can help defend against possible litigation. Although entrance matting can play a significant role in preventing these accidents, the wrong type or wrong amount also actually contribute to trips and falls when buckled, curled, or flopped over. Although it seems...

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Posted January 30, 2019 in Matting, Entrance Mats, Heavy Duty Mats, Indoor Mats, Commercial Floor Mats|0 Comments

Easy ways to prevent slip and fall accidents

Did you know that slip and fall accidents are one of the most common (and most costly!) liabilities faced by commercial buildings that are open to the public?  In Florida in 2010, a retail customer that slipped and fell was awarded over $1.3 million by a Broward County jury after the business owners were found negligent for not routinely checking walkways for potential dangers.  In 2009, a jury in San Francisco awarded $265,000 to a shopper...

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Posted July 11, 2018 in Matting, Entrance Mats, Custom Door Mats, Heavy Duty Mats, Indoor Mats, Commercial Floor Mats|0 Comments