Slips and Falls

Learn how to use a dual-mat system during winter to protect facility floors from damage and contamination, reduce the risk of slips, and prevent bacterial spread.

For many educational facilities, resilient floor maintenance is the largest single task. Because this work is so demanding, the custodial staff must use their time effectively. But with the right approach, facility managers can optimize floor maintenance, to keep costs down while your floors still look great.

Your facility’s flooring is a reflection of your facility’s overall image. If your floors look dingy, worn-out, and stained, that can impact how people view your facility. But by focusing on the flooring’s finish, you can improve its appearance as well as its safety.

The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) offers information, training, and certifications to help facility managers reduce the risk of falling.

Are you sacrificing health and safety for that glossy shine when it comes to your hard floor care routine? Are the cleaning products you use doing more harm than good?

How to protect facility occupants and visitors from harmful and expensive falls

Matting considerations include size, material, location, and facility type.

Sand, birdseed, and ice melt products can be a better alternative to salt for increasing traction on sidewalks and roads while protecting the environment.

Unlike standard janitorial services, construction cleanup requires attention to every surface. From drywall dust to large sawdust and paint-splatter, there’s a wide range of service to implement.

Remember the acronym REACH—Recognition, Evaluation, Assessment, Control, and Hazards—when establishing a safety and health program at your workplace.

Mark Warner, education manager with ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute, recalls a worker who wore sneakers to strip a floor; the result was catastrophic.