Autumn weather often brings trouble to building owners. Wet, slippery leaves attach to the bottom of guests’ shoes and scatter across floors, leaving hazardous messes that sometimes lead to slip and fall incidents. Aside from the emotional turmoil that an accident can cause a small business, financial troubles due to liability are also a concern. […]
Although work-related injuries have dropped significantly since OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, was formed, industries and taxpayers still pay $200 billion per year toward workplace hazards. OSHA laws and regulations are intended to protect the American employee from harm or illness in the workplace. Unfortunately, many of the OSHA laws are outdated […]
As most Americans are aware, Donald Trump announced his intention to run for President of the United States in 2016 just a few short months ago. He remains a highly controversial candidate, and the fact that he’s a celebrity in the spotlight means his corporate reputation is strongly scrutinized. Just like any other business owner, […]
As the seasons change, so should your facility management strategies. After all, weather-related accidents that manage to infiltrate your interiors can cause slip and fall accidents, harmful air pollutants, and expensive interior damage. Consider the following summer occurrences, how they can compromise your facility’s safety standards, and what you can do to prevent related issues. […]
It is estimated that walkway conditions play a significant role in at least 1 in 2 slip and fall accidents, and another 1 in 4 accidents are caused by improper footwear (source: NFSI Falls Aren’t Funny). Given these alarming statistics, it’s clear that property owners and facility managers must get proactive in anticipating where accidents […]
Slip resistance refers to the friction needed to prevent one object from slipping along another. In the context of slip and fall accident prevention, slip resistance measures just how much friction is needed to prevent someone from loosing their footing on a walking surface. Common sense tells us that some walking surfaces are more prone […]
At the close of 2014, the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) made news by announcing a new certification program designed to give safety managers advanced knowledge and understanding of how to prevent slips, trips, and falls in walkways. The program is geared toward businesses and individual property owners alike, aiming to spread awareness for the […]
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics paints a grim picture for the retail industry. From 2003 to 2012, the number of fatal workplace slip and fall accidents steadily increased by approximately 66% (i). The alarming increase applies to workplace slips, trips, and falls experienced by employees; these figures do not account for the […]
This fall, take time to proactively prevent accidents in your entryway. Slips and falls cost American businesses billions each year (source: Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety). Don’t let puddles, wet tiles, or worn-out mats be causal factors in an accident that could cost your business. In the article below, the editors of the Eagle […]
When it comes to safety, American businesses are losing out. A report issued in 2012 by insurance company Liberty Mutual showed an alarming statistic: More than $13 billion was lost to accidents related to slips and falls (i). According to another American insurance company, CNA, most slips and falls in commercial settings are the result […]
