Alarming Residential Slip and Fall Accident Statistics

Commercial workplaces are not the only environments in which slip and fall accidents occur. In fact, at-home slips and falls account for many cases of residential injury, personal injury cases, and even fatalities each year. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) is a leader in collecting data on slip and fall accidents, both in commercial […]

2012 Slip and Fall Accidents Cost Businesses $13 Billion

Slip and fall accidents cost American businesses an estimated $13 billion, according to figures gathered by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute (i). Published in the 2012 Workplace Safety Index (WSI), these alarming numbers indicate that businesses might significantly benefit from more rigorous risk assessments, facility maintenance, commercial safety matting/ floor mats, and ongoing training to […]

Eco Mats for Locker Rooms: A Green Safety Solution

Recently, the trend of Environmentally-Friendly building materials have lifted off and taken its stride.  More and more, engineers and architects are designing their buildings with sustainability in mind.  Because of environmentally conscious proprietors and builders, locker rooms nowadays are built with eco-friendly materials.  From walls, to benches, the lockers themselves, and the floor mats can […]

Preventing Accidents with Recessed Floor Mats

In every commercial establishment, floor of entrances and hallways are the most difficult to maintain and sanitize throughout the day.  The high volume of visitors track in various debris and moisture inside the building, leading to very slippery conditions that increase the risk of accidents.  The responsibility of accident prevention, which includes floor maintenance, often […]

Preventing Accidents with Poolside Safety Matting

Pools are fun.  They offer a refreshing swim on a long, hot, summer day.  Since the Roman times, people have enjoyed a customary swim in the public pool.  Unfortunately, as fun as swimming in the pool may be, they are not all fun and games, especially when slip and fall accidents and drowning bring a […]

Proactive Accident Prevention: Entrances and Hallways

Accidents in the workplace can be prevented.  These incidents can be avoided with the proper proactive safety precautions that protect everyone in a work environment.  Mindful property owners and business take the time to assess the risks within their premises in order to take the necessary measures to promote a safe and protected facility.  Because […]

Proactive Accident Prevention: Electrical Equipment & High Voltage Areas

The rise of the technological innovations have increased the demand of electronic equipment in the workplace.  Even outside of the tech industry, computers have molded out employees to become more technologically savvy.  Within any regular businesses, Information Technology technicians are present to fill the need of companies to create a more efficient work environment.  Electronic […]

Proactive Accident Prevention: Locker Rooms

Locker rooms are inherently dangerous due to liquid accumulation, smooth tiles, the absence of footwear, low traction, electrical devices such as blow dryers, and theft.  Locker rooms are considered the most dangerous area in a fitness facility, and slip and fall accidents are the biggest hazard in this location.  Proprietors of fitness establishments are required […]

Proactive Accident Prevention: Gym and Wellness Spas

As with any business, conducting a safety risk assessment must be practiced in order to address the risks and hazards involved in running a facility.   Performing a safety risk assessment will help identify problem areas for costumers and promote possible solutions that will promote health and well-being.  Risk assessments are necessary for gym owners to […]

Managing Risk in Retail

Risk management in retail establishments involve a detailed assessment of the risks involved in the operations aspect of the business.  Conducting a thorough workplace risk assessment is vital to business growth and image.  Retail businesses are now becoming a thing of the past due to technology.  More people nowadays prefer to do their shopping online, […]