American businesses incur billions each year in costs related to slip and fall accidents. Floor mats are not enough. On stormy days, additional safety products are needed to keep floors clean, dry, and safe. In this presentation, we explore affordable and effective ways to keep wet umbrellas from causing puddles, slips, falls, and damages.
3. Slip and Fall Stats to Know
In 2010, slips and falls cost American
business owners over $13 billion in worker’s
compensations and other costs (source:
Liberty Mutual Research Institute)
Poorly maintained floor surfaces are the
primary cause of slips and falls (source: CNA)
Dry floors have more slip resistance, provide
more stability.
9. Sources
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“Workplace Safety Index.” Liberty Mutual
Research Institute. Published 2012.
“Slip and Fall Control Techniques.” CNA.
Published April 2008.