Slip and Falls getting you down? THE ANDERSEN COMPANY CAN HELP! Andersen has over 45 matting products certified as slip resistant by the NFSI
THE PROBLEM: • Slip and falls are the #1 cause of accidents in restaurants (Bureau of Labor Statistics) • The average restaurant has 3 to 9 slip and fall accidents each year (NSC)
THE COST: • Compensation and medical costs associated with employee slip and fall accidents total approximately $70 billion annually (NSC)
• The average cost of a slip and fall related injury exceeds $12,000 (Wausau Insurance) THE HUMAN FACTOR:
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• Approximately 25,000 people a day are victims of slip and fall accidents (NSC) • 65% of all lost work days are due to slip and fall accidents • 22% of slip and fall accidents resulted in more than 31 days away from work (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
THE RISK: • The average cost to defend a slip and fall lawsuit is $50,000 (NFSI) • 57% of all food service general liability claims are slip and fall accidents (C.N.A. Insurance) • Since 1980, personal injury lawsuits have risen by more than 300% in the food service industry. (National Floor Safety Institute) • Plaintiffs win 51% of premises liability claims (JVR)
THE SOLUTION: Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for preventing slip and fall accidents. However, the matting products that we offer at The Andersen Company can provide important tools in reducing the risk of slip and fall accidents. We offer a broad range of products for all applications including entrances and front and back of the house anti-slip and anti-fatigue.
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Andersen has over 45 matting products certified as slip resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute
WATERHOG Entrance Mat · NFSI certified slip resistant · Unique “Water Dam” border keeps water on mat and off of floors · Bi-level surface aggressively wipes dirt and moisture off of shoes
COMFORT FLOW GRIT Grease Proof Anti-Slip Mat · Grease proof• · Aggressive silicon carbide antislip top surface · Low Profile
COMFORT FLOW Grease Proof Kitchen Mat · NFSI certified slip resistant · Light weight and easy to clean · Dishwasher safe · Anti-fatigue cushion rubber compound · Anti-bacterial ingredient