This month, the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog have been enthusiastic about sharing a new report that has property owners re-thinking the conventional wisdom of slip and fall accidents. The report, published as a case study by American insurance company CNA, takes a fresh look at the nature of slip and fall accidents. Viewing […]
In an effort to better understand how slip and fall accidents occur, CNA partnered with a client to assess how the public use of a commercial space could lead to accidents. Close attention was paid to the ways in which floor spaces were cleaned and maintained; CNA cited this approach to accident assessment as potentially […]
A new report published by the Institute of Real Estate Management sheds new light on an old problem. According to 57% of real estate professionals, slip and fall accidents represent the single most costly type of business dispute encountered in 2008 (i). Moreover, 63% percent say issues raised by slip and fall accidents are among […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Risk management is defined as the sufficient undertaking and handling of risks, which include identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing of potential situations that can lead to unfortunate incidents in the work place. Several methods of risk management include transference of risk, avoidance, reduction of negative effects or diminishing probability of the risk, and sometimes acceptance of […]
Slip and fall accidents can be damaging to a business. It is estimated that over 70 billion dollars have been spent annually as compensation and medical costs for the victims. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22% of slip and fall accidents result in at least 31 days of work missed by employees. With […]
Shoppers almost immediately form some sort of first impression upon entering a retail space. This impression can greatly affect their future shopping experience in a specific store. It can also mean the difference between whether or not they will return to spend additional money with the retail establishment. A large part of a shopper’s first […]
