Six Insurance Lessons For Facility Managers from Last Winter
Quick Answer The six most important winter insurance lessons for facility managers: (1) verify your snow contractor's coverage before you sign; (2) monitor rooftops proactively during back-...
Winter Paperwork: Snow Removal Contracts, Recordkeeping, & Insurance
Hiring a snow removal contractor is an expensive undertaking and there are several variables you must consider to ensure that your surfaces are plowed properly and safely. Prior to choosing a snow ...
Is Your Facility Ready for Winter?
As snow begins to pile up, so can costs and liabilities when businesses aren’t optimally prepared. Luckily, proper planning doesn’t mean allocating even more time and resources. HeatTrak®, an indus...
Five of the Most Highly Compensated Slip and Fall Lawsuits
In today’s litigious society, facilities with deep pockets are at risk for expensive lawsuits, particularly for personal injury claims from visitors and licensees. In northern locations where long ...
Liability and Snow Removal Contractors: 3 Pitfalls to Avoid
Facility managers know the importance of keeping walkways and parking lots safe for pedestrians during inclement weather. Many organizations choose to contract with professional snow removers. Ther...
Lexus Dealership Cuts Liability Risk and Winter Hazards with Heated Mats
Reducing winter-related slip-and-fall accidents is a serious concern at Lexus of Wayzata, MN. To meet the challenge of outdoor safety, the facilities maintenance team at this suburban Minneapolis a...
What the New OSHA Penalty Maximums Mean for Your Facility This Winter
Facility managers have many reasons to keep a close eye on the safety level of their grounds, particularly during the accident-prone winter months. Humanitarian concern for their employees and clie...