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Conditions Leading to Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents<\/h1>\n
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More than 99% of all businesses in America are small businesses. Accidents leading to personal injury claims are more common in small businesses than elsewhere. Slip-and-fall accidents<\/a> are the top cause of business-related personal injury claims.<\/p>\r\n

Even with business insurance, a slip-and-fall lawsuit is costly and time-consuming. You can’t avoid all slip-and-fall injuries among your customers and employees. But you can take steps to minimize serious injuries and protect yourself and your business from liability if a slip-and-fall case does head to court. Knowing your legal duty before an accident can help prevent slip-and-fall accidents from becoming lawsuits.<\/p>\r\n

Train Employees to Spot Hazards<\/h2>\r\n

Small business owners can prevent potential hazards from becoming dangerous by teaching employees what to look for. Instead of just telling employees to "clean up" an area, provide direction on the specific hazards to each location. If your workers rotate from location to location, for instance, in a grocery store or restaurant, they may not remember that risks change in each area.<\/p>\r\n

Create Detailed Checklists for Inspections<\/h2>\r\n

Your state department of labor or OSHA office has templates for workplace safety checklists. Each area should have an inspection checklist. The checklists should cover the area’s potential slip and fall injury hazards for the site. Your list will depend on your type of business, but it might include:<\/p>\r\n