Safety Laws and Workplace Mats - ANSI Standards

Safety mats at XpressMats

Safety is an issue we take very seriously at XpressMats and we are sure it is something all our customers' value. If you are making an individual private purchase, like an entry mat or looking to buy a safety mat for your company or office, you want to be sure the entry mat and industrial mats you buy are made to certain standards and will safeguard your home or work area. We believe the best way to give you this assurance is to educate you on some of the rules and guidelines we follow. In the manufacture and production of all our rubber mat, workplace mats and all weather floor mats we adhere to the guidelines charted by the ANSI.

The ANSI is the American National Standards Institute, operating since 1918 it is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. It is the duty of the ANSI to outline a set of rules and regulations for companies and industries to follow in order to ensure safety in the workplace and safety in the manufactured products. As with all ANSI standards, compliance is voluntary. At XpressMats your protection is of utmost importance to us, which is why we manufacture all our commercial mat, entry mat, safety mats and industrial mats to voluntary guidelines and standards. By following these guidelines we wish to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life, we can guarantee customer satisfaction and safety for all our safety mat and industrial mats.

Why Workplace Mats should be Safety Mats

The guidelines set out by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) are a regulatory body that also needs to be considered when viewing safety in the workplace. The OSHA assures the safety of workers by setting and enforcing standards and training and educating employers on safety. The issues set out in General Requirements 1910.22 applies to "all permanent places of employment, except where domestic, mining, or agricultural work only is performed". Section 1910.22(a) (1) clearly states, "all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition."

The OSHA standards make it apparent that "employers have the primary responsibility for protecting the safety and health of their workers". This continues to Section 1910.22(a)(2) to implement, "the floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, safety mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable". The workplace mats available at XpressMats all comply with the regulations set out by the OSHA and would assist employers in abide by these required regulations.

The Safety Mat at Work

We are sure safety is a predominant feature for all our customers and clients; we want our customers to be assured they are buying a quality product that will improve the well being of their environment. Accidents in the workplace are one of the biggest causes of absenteeism and lost time and every worker and manger knows the negative aspects of lost time at work. There are a number of ways to combat these accidents and the first positive step to take is selecting the right safety mat for your needs. At XpressMats we offer a range of versatile industrial mats, rubber mat, commercial mat and office floor mats. We have developed highly technical and specially designed all weather floor mats, to absorb and battle all weather conditions.

All kinds of weather can have an affect on the dangers and hazard elements both in your home and in your work environment. The simplest way to reduce these affects is to invest in a quality entry mat. Here at XpressMats we hold a huge selection of both practical and fashionable all weather floor mats for you to choose from, our entire range of entry mat, rubber mat, workplace mats and commercial mat are designed to effectively remove and trap dirt and moisture beneath shoe level. This prevents water residue being spread across your floors whilst also improving the hygiene standards of the protected area, with less moisture and water spillage on floor areas accidents are immediately reduced and prevented.

Office Floor Mats – the neglected need of a Safety Mat

Our safety mats are not only designed to accommodate heavy machinery like some industrial mats as many people are lead to believe. It is just as important for office floor mats to operate and adhere to the same safety guidelines as all safety mats. This is why we have designed our office floor mats in stylish colors and designs without reducing the all important safety features that are standard to all our rubber mat and commercial mat products. Office floor mats may also be appropriate for use near water fountains, coffee areas, sinks, and other areas where spills may occur and are part of the workplace. This reduces the risks staff encounter and diminishes the number of accidents that take place. Our diverse selection of workplace mats can be ordered with build in extras such as anti-fatigue features and xtra traction mats. All our workplace mats are designed to make your working environment more relaxed and comfortable with added safety features.

At XpressMats we treasure our ANSI membership, this reputable organization includes representation from almost every U.S. industry sector, ensuring the best possible standards for American customers. Our ANSI membership ensues that we as a company and service provider deliver only the best to our customers in industrial mats, safety mats, commercial mat and all weather mats. In return this reassures our customers that the products they buy are of the best possible standards. The standards they have set that XpressMats has agreed upon were set with customer satisfaction, quality and safety in mind.