This article addresses some of the relevant standards and safety features used to improve the safety of short flight stairs and single step transitions. Short Flight Stairs & Single Step…
Retail spaces should be designed and maintained to provide safe walkways and merchandise displays that are free of unreasonable hazards. In industry, this is achieved, in part, through conformance with codes and industry standards relating to buildings and their elements, including retail and wholesale stores.
In forensic casework, our premises safety experts are frequently engaged to investigate injuries in retail environments involving building elements, such as fixed and temporary displays, shelving, aisleways, and walkways, including floor mat placement. The experience gained through our casework supports industry-best-demonstrated practices; there are specific safety measures that, when followed appropriately, can reduce the likelihood of injury to both shoppers and employees.
Merchandise Displays Can Become Hazards
Falling Merchandise Can Cause Injuries
Retail Fixtures (Displays) Should Be Inspected Regularly
The Premises Safety Experts at Robson Forensic investigate cases involving the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of residential, institutional, and retail premises. We conduct site inspections, perform tests, and review applicable standards to learn facts and form opinions about how and why individuals were injured within the built environment.
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This article addresses some of the relevant standards and safety features used to improve the safety of short flight stairs and single step transitions. Short Flight Stairs & Single Step…
In this article, architect and retail premises safety expert, Catherine Peterman discusses the appropriate use of floor mats and runners. When properly selected and maintained, floor mats can be part…
This article discusses various aspects of flooring relevant to premises liability disputes, including the influence of flooring selection, installation, and maintenance on slip, trip, and fall…