Not so fun fact: in 2019, 27% of the nonfatal workplace injuries were related to slips, trips, & falls. According to the CDC, slip and fall accidents are the most common form of accident claim in the retail industry.
Some of the major reasons of slip and falls accidents are lack of proper matting, incorrect placement or usage of matting, or not ensuring quality matting. For business owners, the use of anti-slip commercial mats, entrance mats, welcome mats, and indoor mats is absolutely crucial to ensure the safety of you, your employees, and your clients.
85% of dirt, dust, and moisture (all things that can cause slip and fall accidents) can be contained within the first 15 to 18 feet with proper matting (another not so fun fact: the ISSA reported that the estimated cost of removing a single pound of dirt from a building can exceed $600). Perry Office Plus’ floor mat partner, M + A Matting, developed the 3-Mat Entry System for this very reason.
Scraper Mats
The first place to tackle keeping nasty stuff out of your building is, well, outside your building! A Scraper Mat is perfect for this. They feature surface cleats designed to scrape tough dirt and grime from shoes with the bi-level design trapping dirt below foot level, and most have a drainable border to filter dirt and moisture away.
Scraper/Wiper Mats
The second line of defense would be a Scraper/Wiper Mat – and the WaterHog is our go-to choice. These mats also have the bi-level surface construction that removes and traps dirt below foot level, but also have been designed with a water dam border that holds up to 1.5 gallons of water per square yard.
Check out this video showing how effective a WaterHog mat is compared to a traditional carpeted mat:
Wiper Mats
Finally, Carpeted Mats finish off this trifecta by wiping that last bit of dust and moisture off your shoes. These are also most commonly the mat chosen as a logo mat, which we offer several varieties of (reach out to promos@perryop.com for a quote and artwork specifications)!
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While this 3-Mat System is designed as the ideal, we understand that all three sections may not be applicable to your business, and we can help you determine which one or two mats might be better for you.
So, are you ready to provide proper safety and save money with quality floor mats? Reach out to your Perry Office Plus Representative or our Customer Support team (customersupport@perryop.com | (800) 235-6605) for help selecting the perfect mat(s) for your business!
P.S. We also offer a variety of anti-fatigue mats, tile mats, kitchen mats, bathroom mats, and just about any type of mat you can think of, so don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any of those as well!
