THE RISK

Slip-and-Fall Is the Most Expensive Workplace Accident

Slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of workers' compensation claims — and a single incident can cost tens of thousands in medical expenses, lost productivity, and legal liability. For businesses with public foot traffic, the exposure is even greater: customer injury lawsuits can reach six figures.

The solution starts with the right matting in the right locations. Our slip-resistant mats are engineered for environments where standard flooring fails: wet kitchens, greasy production lines, pool decks, loading docks, and outdoor entrances. Many are NFSI-certified high-traction, meaning they've been independently tested and proven to reduce slip risk.

Whether you need rubber scrapers for outdoor entrances, drainable mats for industrial wet areas, traction runners for hallways, or bare-foot safety mats for pools — every product in this category prioritizes one thing: keeping people on their feet.

Direct Costs — Medical expenses, workers' comp payments, disability claims. The average slip-and-fall claim exceeds $20,000 before legal fees.

Indirect Costs — Lost productivity, temporary staffing, retraining, OSHA investigations, increased insurance premiums. Often 2-4× the direct costs.

Litigation Risk — Customer and visitor slip-and-fall lawsuits. Negligence claims when proper safety matting wasn't in place. Settlements routinely reach six figures.

Slip-Resistant Mats for Every Environment

14 products organized by environment. All engineered for traction on wet, oily, or hazardous surfaces.

OUTDOOR & ENTRANCE — AGGRESSIVE TRACTION

SuperScrape Plus nitrile rubber scraper mat with drainable border

SuperScrape Plus Mat

Multi-directional tread with drainable borders. 100% nitrile rubber. Best traction in wet outdoor conditions.

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SuperScrape Mat

Molded rubber cleats get better grip when wet. Indoor/outdoor. The proven outdoor traction standard.

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Safety Scrape Mat

Molded grip surface for excellent traction in wet areas. Works as both a scraper and slip-resistant mat.

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INDUSTRIAL WET AREAS — DRAINAGE + TRACTION

Comfort Flow HD Workstation Mat by Uncle Mats

Comfort Flow Mat

Flow-through drainage with anti-fatigue cushion. For wet areas with grease, oil, and chemicals.

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Comfort Scrape anti-fatigue scraper mat black | Uncle Mats

Comfort Scrape Mat

Scraper surface with anti-fatigue cushion. Aggressive dirt removal in greasy, chemical environments.

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Hog Heaven Drainable Workstation Mat

Single-piece 44"×44" with drainage. Nitrile rubber, welding safe. Wet industrial workstations.

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Hog Heaven Drainable Linkable Tiles

End + Middle tiles link for long runs. Flow-through drainage. Welding safe nitrile rubber.

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Hog Heaven Drainable Modular Tiles

Corner + Side + Center tiles for any shape. Drainage holes. Welding safe. Configure to your layout.

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FLOOR PROTECTION & RUNNERS — TRACTION EVERYWHERE

Sure Tread V-Groove Mat

1/8" solid vinyl with V-groove traction pattern. Protects floors from casters and furniture while providing foot traction. Roll format for hallways and corridors.

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Traction Tread

Slip-resistant floor protection for a variety of settings. Tread pattern provides traction on smooth surfaces.

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CleanShield Roll Goods

Adhesive-backed roll for cut-to-fit coverage. Stays flat under cart traffic. Moisture barrier underneath. Antimicrobial treated.

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BARE-FOOT & WET LEISURE — POOLS, LOCKER ROOMS, SHOWERS

Wet Step Mat

1/4" nitrile foam for bare feet on wet surfaces. NFSI certified (0.82 wet COF). Anti-microbial, anti-fungal. Drainage holes. 5 colors.

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Frontier Mat

Unbacked vinyl-loop for wet areas. Locker rooms, shower rooms, pool surrounds. Water drains freely through the open-loop construction.

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Which Slip-Resistant Mat Do I Need?

Outdoor Entrance

SuperScrape Plus (drainage borders) or SuperScrape (classic). Molded rubber cleats that grip better when wet. All-weather durability.

Kitchen / Industrial

Comfort Flow (drainage + cushion), Comfort Scrape (scraping + cushion), or Hog Heaven Drainable (welding safe). All grease/oil/chemical resistant.

Assembly Lines

Hog Heaven Drainable Linkable (long runs) or Drainable Modular Tiles (custom shapes). Build to any size, replace pieces individually.

Pool / Locker Room

Wet Step (bare-foot cushion, anti-microbial) or Frontier (vinyl-loop drainage, no cushion). Both designed for bare feet on wet surfaces.

Hallways / Corridors

Sure Tread V-Groove (vinyl runner, protects floors) or CleanShield Roll Goods (adhesive-backed, cut to fit). Traction coverage for long runs.

What to Look for in a Slip-Resistant Mat

NFSI certification

The National Floor Safety Institute independently tests mats for high-traction performance. NFSI certification means the mat has been proven to reduce slip risk — not just claimed by the manufacturer. Look for this on any mat in a liability-sensitive area.

Surface tread pattern

Molded cleats, V-grooves, and textured surfaces channel liquids away from the contact area. Multi-directional patterns provide traction from any angle. Smooth surfaces — even rubber ones — don't cut it in wet conditions.

Drainage vs solid

Wet areas need drainage holes to let liquids flow through. Dry areas with occasional spills can use solid surfaces. Using a solid mat in a constantly wet environment traps water underneath — making the problem worse.

Chemical resistance

Kitchen grease, industrial coolant, and cleaning chemicals break down standard rubber and PVC. Nitrile rubber resists these substances. If your wet floor involves anything other than clean water, choose nitrile construction.

Related Categories

Anti-Fatigue Mats

Standing comfort for workstations — many with slip-resistant surfaces and drainage options.

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Flow-Through Mats

Drainage mats specifically designed for standing water environments.

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Zone 1: Scraper Mats

Outdoor entrance scrapers — aggressive traction plus dirt removal.

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Slip-Resistant Mats

Slip-and-Fall Is the Most Expensive Workplace Accident

Slip-Resistant Mats for Every Environment

SuperScrape Plus Mat

SuperScrape Mat

Safety Scrape Mat

Comfort Flow Mat

Comfort Scrape Mat

Hog Heaven Drainable Workstation Mat

Hog Heaven Drainable Linkable Tiles

Hog Heaven Drainable Modular Tiles

Sure Tread V-Groove Mat

Traction Tread

CleanShield Roll Goods

Wet Step Mat

Frontier Mat

Which Slip-Resistant Mat Do I Need?

Outdoor Entrance

Kitchen / Industrial

Assembly Lines

Pool / Locker Room

Hallways / Corridors

What to Look for in a Slip-Resistant Mat

NFSI certification

Surface tread pattern

Drainage vs solid

Chemical resistance

Related Categories

Anti-Fatigue Mats

Flow-Through Mats

Zone 1: Scraper Mats

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