{"id":782,"date":"2013-06-17T19:31:30","date_gmt":"2013-06-17T19:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=782"},"modified":"2014-07-01T17:37:20","modified_gmt":"2014-07-01T17:37:20","slug":"prepare-for-inclement-weather-prevent-liability-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/prepare-for-inclement-weather-prevent-liability-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for Inclement Weather, Prevent Liability this Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

With June in full swing and July rapidly approaching, facilities are wise to begin planning for the inclement weather that regularly hits the southern, Atlantic coastal, and northeastern regions of the United States during the summer and fall. Businesses along the Gulf Coast and South Florida coastline must use take particularly strong precautions, as the National Hurricane Center has warned that the 2013 hurricane season has potential to cause severe storms through the summer and into the month of November.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there is plenty of time to plan for inclement weather and visitor safety. Using the guide below, businesses are invited to brainstorm the ways in which weather, dangerous conditions, and old safety materials are most likely to cause guests harm when visiting facilities.<\/p>\n

1. Minding Weather <\/b><\/p>\n

Of course, weather is one of the primary things to consider when improving visitor safety this year. Things like temperature, precipitation, and variance in weather patterns are each important. As mentioned, the National Hurricane Center has predicted hurricane season to be particularly bad this year. In addition to authorities like the NHC, business owners may wish to consult the Farmer\u2019s Almanac to look at historical weather statistics for the area. By compiling and analyzing data from authoritative sources, businesses will be better able to make smart investments in safety products and training programs for accident prevention.<\/p>\n

2. Mapping \u2018Visitor Route\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

As the name implies, the \u2018visitor route\u2019 is the most common pathways that guests will take while visiting the business or facility. By mapping the most common visitor routes, businesses will be able to conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potentially dangerous conditions that the average guest may encounter. Then, a proactive plan can be made to make those conditions as safe as possible (see #3\u00a0 below). Important areas to consider include:<\/p>\n