Slip and Falls Lead to Injuries, Fatalities

When walking into a building, typically, one does not worry about slipping or falling. However, many injuries each year are results of slipping on a wet area in a floor that can be caused by many liquid, including water. Floor conditions and maintenance are very easy for an owner to control and is extremely important. Most major janitorial supply vendors have cleaning and wax products, which can assist in increasing a floor’s slip resistance. However, slips and falls can be fatal. Approximately 8,500 fatalities occur each year due to falls on level or near level surfaces with many of these occurring because of slippery walk surfaces.