In an effort to combat the growing numbers of workplace injuries at health care facilities, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will expand the enforcement abilities of inspectors for certain potential hazards. These hazards include those that lead to slip and fall injuries, among others. According to OSHA, hospitals in the United States reported more than 58,000 workplace injuries and illnesses annually, of which slips and falls were a … [Read more...]
Who Needs a Phoenix Walkway Auditor? You Do!
Some of the Phoenix area’s most successful business owners know the value of hiring an independent walkway auditor to assess a company’s floor safety plan. Phoenix walkway auditors do a thorough investigation of the walkways and flooring surfaces of any business then compile a comprehensive report on any risky areas, hazards and other issues. Using a Phoenix walkway auditor’s feedback, business owners can then take care of any problems and keep the workplace safe and looking good for years to … [Read more...]
Walkway Auditor Advice on Minimizing Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
Walkway auditors test the flooring surfaces in businesses for the appropriate levels of friction. With enough friction present, employees and customers are less likely to have slip and fall accidents. If the flooring surface is too slippery, the result could be an injury and a lawsuit for negligence. Walkway auditors have plenty of good advice for business owners about how to reduce the risk of slip and fall injuries at work. Here are 10 tips that walkway auditors recommend for business … [Read more...]