While spring is one of the most exciting times of the year, the annual transition to warmer weather has its downside. Thanks to additional rainfall, spring weather creates safety hazards both inside and outside of commercial spaces. Slip and falls caused by tracked rain and wet entryways cost American businesses billions in combined settlement fees, lost […]
The New Year is right around the corner, motivating business owners and operators to assess the budget and calculate anticipated expenses for 2017. However, many companies fail to factor in the costs of workplace accidents. Worst case scenario, your business is at risk of closing if ample funds aren’t available to pay lawsuits, workers’ compensation […]
Slip, trips and falls, also commonly referred to as STFs, have the potential to impair the physical and emotional safety of your employees. Those who suffer from a STF-related injury are not just subject to bodily pain following an accident, but can also experience depression from the injury itself or the medical expenses that follow. […]
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 […]
Stairs exposed outdoors pose greater risks for facility guests because they are more exposed to weather conditions and external elements like dirt, rain, snow, moisture, and other things that can make the stairs wet, slippery, and dangerous. This is why stairways that are located outdoors require more maintenance and careful planning in order to reduce […]
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 […]
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 […]
