Wet floors are a serious commercial safety hazard that, unfortunately, don’t get the publicity they require. You may hear about the latest slip and fall lawsuit between a customer and major consumer-based brand. But, do you stop and consider your own public or occupational facility every time? Or, like the thousands of other business owners […]
From cosmetics to groceries, many people trust Target for their shopping needs. And, like any retailer or commercial business, Target is responsible for the well-being of both shopping customers and employees. Even the smallest oversight can lead to a debilitating injury or expensive lawsuit, as such was the case with Melissa Horton. On March […]
Every business has a bottom line goal, but the strategy to reach mass profit differs. However, one tactic can benefit all companies’ profitability and sales – workplace safety. Right now, you may be abiding by workplace safety standards to avoid penalties from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thus maintaining profit by eliminating such unplanned fees. […]
Each year, the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index ranks the leading causes of non-fatal workplace accidents sustained by workers in the United States. In the 2016 report, statistics show that slip-related injuries cost American business owners an estimated $17.92 billion in total costs (i). All estimates in the report are gathered from a combination of […]
We might have an extra day this month (happy Leap Year!), but February is still the shortest month of the year. March will be here soon, which means a shift will occur in weather and relative safety needs. Prepare for the winter thaw and the rainstorms that accompany early spring months. Anticipate wet umbrellas, and […]
Slip and fall lawsuits are not the only thing property owners and facility managers must concern themselves with in 2014. According to reports issued by Facilitiesnet.com, there has been a rise in alleged violations against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), each of which carries the cost of $5,000 or more. First created in 1990, […]
Many factors contribute to slip, trips, and falls within a commercial facility. For the most part, the primary cause of these incidents is mostly attributed to the walking surfaces. According to governing bodies, a clean dry floor must have a coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.50. For areas used by people with disabilities, this number […]
Over 1 million individuals suffer from a slip-and-fall related injury each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (i). The question of liability is raised continually, with injured Plaintiffs demanding settlements from property owners to compensate them for hospital bills, pain, and suffering. The numbers can climb to alarmingly high sums, prompting […]
