Category Archives for Accident Prevention
5 Ways to Prevent Slips and Falls
Slip and fall injuries are more common and costly than most property owners believe. In fact, slip and fall accidents amounted to more than $10 billion in total costs for American businesses in 2010 (i). In another study, commercial property … Continue reading
Umbrella Knowledge: Choosing Between a Stand and Dispenser
Rainstorms and wet umbrellas can be problematic for property owners. An estimated 60% of all accidents on commercial properties are the direct result of how well— or how poorly— the floor surface is maintained. Floor mats and maintenance personnel must … Continue reading
Apartment Safety Tips
Ensuring tenant safety in condos, apartments, and other residential buildings. The discussion of apartment safety often takes a back seat to discussions on commercial safety, perhaps because visitor turnover and increased exposure to weather makes commercial spaces ripe with dangers … Continue reading
Holiday Season Retail Safety Checklist
How to protect employees and visitors during the busiest shopping days of the year. By mid-afternoon of Black Friday 2008, media outlets nationwide reported the same heartbreaking story: An elderly employee of a mega-retailer had been trampled to death by … Continue reading
Umbrellabagger.com Announces New Awareness Campaign for a Safe Holiday Shopping Season
This winter, Umbrella Bagger has announced a special awareness campaign to encourage businesses to re-evaluate visitor safety. This holiday season is 1 weekend shorter than that of 2012, creating the potential for larger crowds that are more difficult to manage. … Continue reading
Top 5 Places for Wet Umbrella Bag Dispensers
Which locations benefit most from wet umbrella bag dispensers? In short, these specialty items are ideal for any location in which safety, cleanliness, and a high standard of service are imperative. From condominium complexes to commercial buildings and banks, the … Continue reading
Free Infographic: Prevent Slippery Floors, Reduce Accidents
Prevent slipper floors, and reduce in-store accidents seems to be the main message behind a new study. After all, guests are only human, and mis-steps that lead to accidents are a reality that must be addressed. Managers and maintenance personnel … Continue reading
Have a Slip-Free-Fall with These Safety Products
Most retailers will agree: Fall months can be a dangerous time to be in business. A combination of seasonal sales, excited crowds, and unpredictable severe weather can easily lead to slips, trips, and falls. Failure to take reasonable measures to … Continue reading
Slip and Fall Accident Prevention
No matter what the industry, slip and fall accidents are a cause for concern. The stakes are high, as accidents cost businesses inordinate amounts of time, money, and other valuable resources. By focusing on slip and fall accident prevention, businesses … Continue reading
Avoiding Costly Litigation: Visitors, Wet Umbrellas, and Liability
Accident prevention is a focal point for many businesses, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, and other services industries. In preventing accidents, property owners proactively limit their exposure to liability, ensuring that operations are not sidetracked by costly litigation. In … Continue reading