This month, the editors of the Eagle Mat Blog have been enthusiastic about sharing a new report that has property owners re-thinking the conventional wisdom of slip and fall accidents. The report, published as a case study by American insurance company CNA, takes a fresh look at the nature of slip and fall accidents. Viewing […]
A new report published by the Institute of Real Estate Management sheds new light on an old problem. According to 57% of real estate professionals, slip and fall accidents represent the single most costly type of business dispute encountered in 2008 (i). Moreover, 63% percent say issues raised by slip and fall accidents are among […]
Property owners owe certain responsibilities to tenants and guests. One of the most important duties is to make tenants and guests aware of any dangers on the premises. Property owners must make reasonable efforts to repair such dangers so as to minimize the likelihood of injury. Numerous studies indicate that mold and mildew pose a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pools are fun. They offer a refreshing swim on a long, hot, summer day. Since the Roman times, people have enjoyed a customary swim in the public pool. Unfortunately, as fun as swimming in the pool may be, they are not all fun and games, especially when slip and fall accidents and drowning bring a […]
Risk management in retail establishments involve a detailed assessment of the risks involved in the operations aspect of the business. Conducting a thorough workplace risk assessment is vital to business growth and image. Retail businesses are now becoming a thing of the past due to technology. More people nowadays prefer to do their shopping online, […]
Manpower still remains as the most irreplaceable commodity in business. Finding excellent workers is not an easy process. It is in a company’s best interest to motivate and protect their employees. The success and failure of any enterprise is closely linked to their employees’ satisfaction level. Happy and healthy workers are productive workers. A company’s […]
Aptly named, property owner liability deals exclusively with the degree to which a landowner is responsible, or liable, for the injury sustained by visitors to the premises. The degree of responsibility can be very low, as is the case when the 3rd party is deemed a trespasser. When the property owner stands to gain a […]
Liability is a big issue for any business. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an overwhelming amount of individuals (over 1 million) suffer from injuries incurred from slip-and-fall accidents. Several of these people file liability lawsuits against property owners claiming compensation for hospital bills, other expenses pertaining to their accident, and their […]
