Prevent Rainy Day Accidents in Your Store

Umbrellas, Slips, & Falls Slips and Falls Cost American Businesses $13 Billion in 2010 Workplace accidents are crippling the profitability of American businesses, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. Refer to the data below to better understand how these accidents occur. Then, explore the "Accident Prevention" section to learn more about safety products designed to prevent accidents in the workplace. Most Costly Workplace Accidents in 2010 © Overexertion © Fall on Same Level ©Bodily Reaction © Fall to Lower Level OStruck by Object 15 13.61 $13.6 10 8.61 $8.61 5.78 5.12 4.1 $5.78 $5.12 $4.10 Accident Type About This Chart The data above illustrates the top 5 most costly categories of workplace accidents, as gathered by the Liberty Mutual Research Institute. Together, "Fall on Same Level" and "Fall to Lower Level" accident categories exceed $13 billion in total costs for workplace slips and falls. All values have been adjusted for inflation. Control Rainwater| Prevent Accidents 4 Reasons to Wrap-up Wet Umbrellas 1. Entrance Mats Dry Shoes Only Preventing slips and falls does not end with floor mat installation. Commercial safety mats are highly effective in drying shoes, but they do little to prevent wet umbrellas from carrying rainwater deep into the facility, where it can accumulate and form dangerous puddles. 2. Stop the "Shake and Splash" We've all seen it before: Guests rush through the doorway on rainy days, quickly shaking their wet umbrellas dry. This simple "Sháke ánd Splash" throws water well beyond entrance mats, where it can form puddles on slippery tile, hardwood, and marble floor surfaces. 3. Prevent Liability for Accidents If there is an implicit invitation to enter a premises for business purposes (storefronts, hotels, etc.), property owners are required to maintain a safe environment, which includes clean, dry, and safe floors. Failure to do so can make owners liable for injuries sustained on their property. 4. Reduce Accident Costs As shown in the chart above, slips and falls cost American business owners over $13 billion in 2010 alone. Wet Umbrella Wrappers help to keep floors dry, which improves slip resistance and makes it more difficult for accidents to occur. Resources and Follow-Up Reading About Umbrella Bagger Umbrellabagger.com proudly represents the finest in umbrella baggers, umbrella stands, and other facility safety products. We stand committed to delivering superior customer service through our core values: Safety, Quality, Cleanliness, Convenience, and Professional Aesthetics. Safety: Reducing accidents is our top priority. Quality: Made from the best materials, and built to last. Cleanliness: More than safety products, our Umbrella Wrappers improve health. Convenience: Automatically wrap umbrellas in 1 fluid motion. Professional Aesthetics: Products that add to decor, instead of detracting from it. Sources: i. "Workplace Safety Index." Liberty Mutual Research Institute. Accessed 29 June 2013. ii. "Why 'Are Wet Umbrellas Dangerous?" Umbrella Bagger Blog. Published 22 July 2013. Copyright 2013 I Umbrella Bagger I All Rights Reserved Cost (Billions) 20