Slip And Fall Accidents At Work

When you look around your office, you might not see anything that seems out of place. However, from a slip and fall lawyer's perspective, you could be endangering your employees and setting your company up for costly business liabilities in the near future. 

Getting the Facts About Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall injuries happen to 8 million people a year in the United States alone, and comprise 15% of all workplace accidents. Other statistics that show just how widespread and costly slip and fall injuries are include:

• Slips and falls are the leading cause of death in the workplace.
• 70% of slip and fall injuries in public buildings, hotels, and restaurants occur on a flat surface.
• 300,000 disabling injuries are reported every year due to slip and fall injuries.
• 15% of Workers' Compensation funds' total expenditure per year is dedicated to slip and fall accident costs.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
If you think your workplace might be at risk for slip-fall accidents, review this list of common workplace issues that could lead to major business liability.

• Torn or uneven sections of carpet
• Debris-littered carpet or flooring
• Worn staircases
• Missing or rounded steps
• Lack of handrails on staircases
• Waxed or polished stairs
• Overly waxed or polished floors, or floors that have been unevenly waxed
• Elevators that "jerk" upon arrival

Confirming that appropriate signage and warning are placed around buildings to protect workers and addressing the issues listed above can help you prevent slip and fall injuries at your workplace. 

Learn more about slip and fall accident prevention by visiting the CDC's Workplace Safety information.

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