Use Anti-Slip Mats for any areas and entrances where there could be a possible slip-and-fall hazard Also, make sure that you use Signs to Warn Customers of Potential Slip-and- Fall Hazards both indoors and outdoors, so customers and visitors to your business property are warned that a surface they’re on could be wet and slippery by displaying prominent signage in those areas. Some say that this is a common-sense issue, but one thing we have learned over the years is that common sense is not that common, so better to be safe than sorry. Ensure Indoor and Outdoor Handrails Along Stairs Are Sturdy - If your business property has stairs or ramps that customers
and employees use, check the handrails to ensure they’re sturdy and not loose. Monitor Rooves for Snow, Ice, and Debris - Clear snow and ice (or hire a contractor to do it for you), to prevent it from melting and falling along with other debris like loose shingles or branches from your roof to the ground, especially near pathways and entrances to the building, where they could injure those entering the business. Fire Safety Measures and Procedures - Fire is a year-round threat to every business and property owner. So, it goes without saying that there should be fire safety measures, processes, and procedures in place for all business and commercial properties. These measures should ensure the fire extinguishers are in good working order and easily accessible and visible. That all smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide alarms have been checked, batteries replaced alarm tested. We also recommend that twice a year, you give all staff members a refresher on fire safety protocols and your company’s emergency procedures, so everyone is up- to-date and aware of the procedures. Given that it is the holiday season, if the business does decorate for Christmas, make sure decorations are set up in places away from heating sources indoors, and holiday lights are used in their appropriate applications. Outside lights, outdoors, and indoor lights for indoor use. Exterior Lighting, Surveillance Cameras, and Alarm Systems - Winter brings longer, darker nights, when your business is closed, which can tempt thieves to break into your property. Keeping the exterior of your business lit up, installing monitored surveillance cameras and an alarm system, and posting signage warning potential thieves that they are under the watchful eye of security cameras are great ways to deter theft and vandalism.
Ensure indoor and outdoor handrails along stairs are sturdy
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