Safety risk assessments are corporate evaluations of potentially harmful factors in a business establishment. Companies use assessments to measure the risks to be able to implement precautions to prevent injury and illness in the workplace. Because employers are legally bound to protect those within their premises, regular appraisals are required to maintain continued efficiency and […]
Workplace risk assessment is one of the many responsibilities of any business to its employees. It is important to conduct a workplace risk assessment in order to become aware of the potential dangers and perform precautionary measures to avoid potential future accidents from occurring. Conducting a thorough examination of facilities for possible hazards can reduce […]
Property owners can avoid or minimize the risk of accidents on old stairways by installing new stair treads. These products are usually used in places where stairs are heavily trafficked, susceptible to moisture/debris accumulation, have fallen into disrepair, or are otherwise slick and dangerous to use. Companies and industrial facilities are smart to consider using […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to the 2009 study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 26.7% of Americans self-reported themselves as obese. Approximately over 72.5 million adults in the United States suffer the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and specific types of cancer. Aside from aggravated […]
Many factors contribute to slip, trips, and falls within a commercial facility. For the most part, the primary cause of these incidents is mostly attributed to the walking surfaces. According to governing bodies, a clean dry floor must have a coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.50. For areas used by people with disabilities, this number […]
