Articles by Matly

Articles by Matly

A recessed entrance mat sits in between a set of sliding doors. The blog header reads Should My Entrance Mat Be Recessed?
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Should my entrance mat be recessed?

If you are installing new entrance matting, you want to get it right. Once you choose your type, size and design, there is still one more thing you need to consider: recessed or loose laid?
A thumbs up is shown over a pile of PPE, including hard hats, gloves and glasses. The blog header reads When Should an Employee Wear PPE?
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When Must Employees Wear PPE? Australia Workplace Guide (2025)

Learn when PPE is required in Australian workplaces, who must provide it, and industry-specific examples to improve safety and compliance in 2025.
A facilities manager directs a team of people in suits and hard hats. The blog header reads How to Become a Facilities Manager in Australia.
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How to become a facilities manager in Australia

If you are thinking about your career or want to pivot or find something new, facilities management is a great option. It is a lucrative career, with top earners bringing home up to $150k in annual salary.
A pair of shoes lay on a black door mat on a wooden floor. The blog header reads What Do Door Mats Do?
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What do doormats do?

More Than Just an Entryway Accessory A doormat might seem like a small detail, but it plays a bigger role than most people realise. It stands at the entrance, greeting every guest, customer, or employee before they step inside. Though often ignored, it works tirelessly to keep interiors cleaner, safer, and more inviting.
A hand cuts a mat with a Stanley knife. The blog header reads How to Cut a Mat.
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How to cut a mat

If you’re trying your hand at installing your own entrance mat, you’ve probably realised by now that there is more to it than just sticking the mat in the floor. Get one step wrong and you’ll have to start again, so you need to make sure you know what you’re doing throughout.
A metal ramp is laid over a short staircase to provide access for wheels. The blog header reads Improving Accessibility in Your Building.
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Improving accessibility in your building

Accessibility shapes how people interact with buildings — from workplaces and shops to public venues and residential complexes. A building that welcomes people with diverse mobility, vision, or hearing needs does more than follow regulations. It creates safer, more comfortable experiences for everyone who steps inside.
A pair of white shoes lay on a coir door mat surrounded by vines. The blog header reads Are Coir Door Mats Good?
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Are coir door mats good?

If you are looking to buy a new door mat, you have probably already come across a confusing selection of potential door mat materials. Rubber, plastic, nylon and coir. What is the best option for you?
A pair of shoes and the bottom of their jeans are standing on a non slip mat. The blog header reads How Do Non Slip Mats Work?
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How do non slip mats work?

Non slip mats may be the most important safety feature in any workplace. Plus, if you are responsible for maintaining a public space, it’s even more important. Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries. And they’re responsible for around 8% of workplace fatalities in Australia.
A rubber-backed coir doormat sits on top of a dark, hardwood floor. The blog header reads Do Rubber Mats Damage Hardwood Floors?
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Do rubber mats damage hardwood floors?

Your beautiful new hardwood floors are installed, and they look fabulous. But, how do you keep them that way? If you have done your research, you know that a doormat is the easiest and most cost-effective method, but can any old mat do the trick?
A man rubs his foot while wearing brown sandals. The blog header reads Why Do My Feet Hurt from Standing All Day.
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Why Do My Feet Hurt from Standing All Day? Proven Ways to Relieve and Prevent Pain

Long shifts on your feet can feel endless. For people in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or hospitality, sore feet become an everyday frustration. Many start to accept the pain as part of the job, thinking it’s unavoidable. It isn’t.