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Ways to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents

Unless you work in a hazardous area, such as a construction zone, one of the things that you’re probably not concerned with is having an accident in the workplace. However, thousands of Americans are injured in the work place every year. Nearly 20% of those were slip and fall accidents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with almost 1,000 people actually dying from these types of accidents. Slip and fall accidents can be costly for both a company and an individual, financially and emotionally, so preventing them from occurring is always in the best interest of everyone.

Although companies and people can take many measures to prevent slip and fall accidents, it does not make it impossible for them to happen. If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident while at work, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. The New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., are ready to help. Call us at 800-346-5529 to speak with a legal professional today.

Preventing Accidents

Knowing how to prevent slip and fall accidents may protect you from injury both at work and at home. Use these practices to stay safe and on your feet in the office:

  1. Keep Floors Clean – Sometimes it’s easy to see a spot of water or slippery material and wipe it up before anyone is injured. In other places of work though, floors easily and quickly become dangerous due to water, oil, dirt, and other substances on the floor. In cases such as this, putting down materials that have better traction, such as mats, can help prevent falls.
  2. Always Check for Protruding Objects – Many workers who fall at work trip over protruding objects, such as wires, cables, poles, and boxes. By constantly making sure that objects are not lying on the floor in someone’s path and that there are covers over things like wires that can’t be moved, slip and fall accidents are much more likely to be prevented.
  3. Being Fully Supplied – Occasionally it’s not possible to keep floors completely clear or clean hazards up immediately. In this case it’s important to have plenty of supplies on hand that help create traction or warn of the spill, such as signs and mats.

Taking preventative measures in the office in order to avoid slip and fall accidents can help you and those around you stay safe at work.

Contact Us

Unfortunately, knowing how to avoid slip and fall accidents cannot always help you avoid them. In the event that you have suffered a slip and fall accident at work, call a New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer with Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 to consult with a lawyer committed to helping you.