APARTMENTS

Slips, Trips and Falls

The most frequent general liability claim originates from simple trips or falls from customers.  These losses cost result in thousands of deaths and cost billions of dollars in direct and indirect costs to business.  Preventing and reducing slip and fall accidents requires a systematic approach.

Parking Lots

Accidents occur with alarming frequency.  Periodic inspections and prompt repairs can certainly help reduce slip and fall accidents in parking areas.

Playgrounds

Exterior playgrounds at apartments and motels create a potential for injuries to the children playing on the equipment. Guidelines exist for the correct construction of playgrounds.

Staircases

Injuries on staircases are a major cause of sever losses.   A list of some common design and maintenance problems have been provided.

Swimming Pool Safety

Basic pool safety is extremely important to protect children from the possibility of accidentally falling into a swimming pool.  A list of these key elements are outlined in this short article.

Fire Extinguishers

All businesses should have a sufficient number of fire extinguishers, of the correct type.  An explanation of the different types of extinguishers, and their use, is outlined in this article