A slip-, trip- or fall-related injury - even a minor one - can result in hefty payouts to injured parties, lost profitability and increased liability insurance premiums. Our analysis reveals these types of incidents are the most common and expensive for property owners and managers of public buildings. How can slips & falls be prevented?  

 

1. Select high-traction, slip resistant flooring materials when building, expanding or remodeling facilities.

2. Know what the "out-of-the-box" slip resistance is on the floor materials in a facility.

3. Select floor treatment, cleaning and maintenance products with proven slip resistance characteristics

 

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An effective slip-and-fall accident investigation may limit your liability, reduce claim costs and protect your business from further losses.  

1. Provide assistance to the claimant. Coordinate your response with local emergency responders and record actions taken to assist the claimant. As much as possible, protect the scene of the claim until help arrives.

 

2. Obtain a claimant statement.As soon as possible, obtain a statement from the victim. It helps to have a standard statement

form that captures the following information.

 

What should you ask when getting a statement and what are steps 3-4. Click Here to find out.