According to general liability claims, slip and fall accidents account for over 61% of total incurred losses in general liability claims—more than any other type of accident. The total cost of these claims has reached over $52.9 billion in total. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 2.2 million Americans were rushed […]
Technological advances have led to vast improvements in materials in recent years. Not only are more durable materials available in large quantities, they are also more affordable. One of the recent developments in synthetic materials is polypropylene also known. Polypropylene is a thermostatic polymer. It is used in production of items that require both flexibility […]
With the digitization of our world, customer opinion can greatly affect the credibility of any business. Customer can build or break the reputation of a company with a simple review on Yelp, Facebook, Twitter, or any number of local business review sites. Products and prices has become only a part of the overall experience of […]
Liability is a big issue for any business. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an overwhelming amount of individuals (over 1 million) suffer from injuries incurred from slip-and-fall accidents. Several of these people file liability lawsuits against property owners claiming compensation for hospital bills, other expenses pertaining to their accident, and their […]
Recessed floor systems are employed in a variety of business locations to control large amounts of moisture, dirt, and debris accumulation. You may recognize these commercial floor mat systems as the horizontal aluminum and carpet “grills” that commonly line airport entryways, hotel vestibules, and other heavily trafficked commercial spaces. Though a substantial investment, businesses choose […]
Proactive risk management is the number one way for an organization to prevent unnecessary loss. From a reduction in work-related accidents to improvements in employee moral, effective risk management has a profoundly positive impact that ripples throughout an organization. In the Your Facility’s Management Plan series, our editors have explored inherently-risky facility areas that require […]
Risk management programs seek to identify and analyze the risks that may arise during the usual course of business. These anticipatory programs go a step further by prioritizing those risks and setting forth a plan to control their potentially negative impact on business. In Part I of the Your Facility’s Risk Management Plan series, the […]
