Floor Mats: ‘An Ounce of Prevention’
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) estimates that 55% of all slip, trip and fall accidents are the result of an unsafe walking surface. Entrance matting can play a significant role in preventing accidental slips by removing moisture from footwear. Slip, trip and fall lawsuits represent one of the fastest growing areas of personal-injury litigation in the United States. With many American “baby boomers” reaching retirement age—the most likely group to suffer a slip, trip or fall—an increasing number of incidents can be expected. The NFSI goes on to say that associated claims and litigation costs could reach $100 billion ...
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