by Society Insurance Team | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Slips, trips and falls account for an estimated 12-15% of workers compensation claims. In addition, these incidents cost employers’ tens of billions of dollars per year from regulatory fines, productivity losses, and other administrative expenses. Making sure...
by Society Insurance Team | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
With 44% of Society Insurance claims related to slip and fall accidents, you can’t afford to bury your head in the sand. Even the best slip-resistant shoes may not completely eliminate the risks associated with a greasy restaurant kitchen floor. For this reason, it’s...
by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
A loss analysis of Society Insurance claims determined that slip and fall accidents on a level surface are Society’s number one source of loss for our Workers Compensation and General Liability customers. Slips and fall accidents can cause painful injuries that may...
by Mike Dilley, Society Insurance Risk Control Consultant | Oct 25, 2017 | Risk Management, Small Business, Society Insurance
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014 there were 34,860 workplace slip and fall injuries involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate. At Society Insurance, the number one loss source for both workers...
by Jeff Raash, Society Insurance Facilities Manager | Jan 18, 2017 | Risk Management, Small Business, Society Insurance, Uncategorized
Just one bad fall on ice can have long-term consequences. Pay attention to the weather and stay inside to avoid icy hazards when you can. When you do venture out, walking in winter requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are the...
