Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has set the foundation for equality in public and private workplaces, ensuring a safe and accessible work environment for all Americans. There are about 54 million Americans who have a disability, according to the latest figures gathered by the United States Census Bureau. That accounts for about […]
With summer temperatures reaching 100 degrees in the Northeast and Midwest, fall safety preparedness is likely to be a distant thought for most American business owners. As the adage goes, however, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This week, our editorial team invites business owners to start thinking of fall safety […]
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 […]
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 […]
In every commercial establishment, floor of entrances and hallways are the most difficult to maintain and sanitize throughout the day. The high volume of visitors track in various debris and moisture inside the building, leading to very slippery conditions that increase the risk of accidents. The responsibility of accident prevention, which includes floor maintenance, often […]
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 […]
As with any business, conducting a safety risk assessment must be practiced in order to address the risks and hazards involved in running a facility. Performing a safety risk assessment will help identify problem areas for costumers and promote possible solutions that will promote health and well-being. Risk assessments are necessary for gym owners to […]
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 […]
