INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SETTINGS
SLIP & FALL PROBLEM AREAS AT WORK
Statistically speaking, for most workers there’s a significantly lower chance for a slip and fall accident at work than there is at home. The evidence suggests that employers take a more proactive, methodical approach to preventing slip, trip and fall accidents than the typical person does at home. There are a number of regulatory and statutory rules that mandate certain preventative measures at public and commercial spaces that contributes to a reduction in slip-and-fall accidents, but it’s just as clear that insurance companies and the potential for costly litigation provide incentives that do not necessarily exist in a residential environment. We tackle four work environments where a slip or fall could be very costly both personally and financially.
Commercial Locations
Whether a retail store, restaurant or office park, slip and fall accidents can occur both outside and inside a commercial property. Taking proactive steps to mitigate the potential for a slip or a fall is often the wisest investment that can be made both for employee and customer safety.
Property Management Locations
The day-to-day operations of rental properties, shopping malls, and condominium communities are often the responsibility of property management companies. Property managers are tasked with insuring that driveways, walkways, stairs and other shared spaces are structurally sound and safe for passage regardless of the environmental conditions. The high volume of pedestrian traffic makes both prevention and mitigation of slip-and-fall hazards top priorities for property managers and their companies.