A white paper on 'Rubber floors support a safe, healthy environment' available on the Medical Construction & Design website.
Safety should be important to those who design and construct healthcare facilities.
The materials they choose and install can impact safety in a variety of ways. This is especially true of interior finishes—things like furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, window treatments and floor coverings.
According to the paper, among floor coverings, rubber flooring can significantly contribute to a safe environment for a variety of reasons.
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