Matting Catalog 2016 reduced usin acrobat 10 v2

MATTING
SAFETY
HAZARDS come in all shapes and sizes!
A drop of liquid. A pinch of sand. A small pebble.
That’s all it takes to create the potential
for slips, trips and falls.
Keeping loors clean and dry is a key factor in
preventing these injuries.
DUE DILIGENCE AVOIDS LITIGATION
The term "premises liability" refers to the legal responsibility of business owners to keep their properties
clear of any hazards or dangers that could lead to an accident. Slip resistance is important because it
prevents against slip-and-fall accidents, which cause needless physical and emotional trauma -- as well as
financial hardship through medical expenses and lost work -- to the injured person. The party found legally
responsible – typically, the property owner – may face stiff liability payouts, legal defense costs, insurance
premium hikes, increased administrative costs, and a damaged reputation within the community. All told,
these accidents and their resulting lawsuits cost all parties enormous sums of money and inconvenience,
and they’re common, too; according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, they constitute
the majority of general industry accidents and cause 15% of all accidental deaths. For these reasons,
property owners and managers can benefit from learning the basics of slip and trip resistant entryway
carpets and matting!
THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY ENTRANCE MATTING
Marble, tile, linoleum, un-brushed concrete, treated wood: although each has
a unique look and feel, they are all very slippery when wet! When it rains or
snows, moisture is inevitably tracked in. Placing mats or floor runners at
building entrances helps remove excess moisture, helping to prevent slip
and fall accidents. Slippery flooring at entrances due to the presence of
moisture, snow or sand can be addressed by Scraper and/or Wiper matting.
The longer the runner or entrance mat, the greater the likelihood that it will
dry customers’ feet before they step off of it - preferably15 to 20 ft of
walk-off matting per entrance!
AVOID THE HIGH COST
OF SLIP AND FALL
ACCIDENTS
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