Of the walking surfaces we encounter on a daily basis, constructed walkways can be considered the most common. Architects commit significant resources to designing and ensuring that walkways are built…
Of the walking surfaces we encounter on a daily basis, constructed walkways can be considered the most common. Architects commit significant resources to designing and ensuring that walkways are built…
The use of brick as a building material on stairs and walkways is common in some regions of the country but can present certain safety issues without proper installation, inspection and maintenance.…
In this short article, the highway engineering experts at Robson Forensic provide an overview of parking lot design. The graphic provided highlights some of the common design elements we encounter…
This article addresses some of the relevant standards and safety features used to improve the safety of short flight stairs and single step transitions. …
A curb ramp is a short ramp that cuts through or is built up to a curb. This article discusses design standards for curb ramp safety, focusing on elements commonly associated with slip, trip, and fall…
This article discusses standards relevant to wheel stops (parking blocks) and what can be done to prevent trip and fall injuries in parking lots. The premises safety experts at Robson Forensic have…
Proper snow and ice management is critical for maintaining the safety of parking lots and sidewalks throughout the winter season. This article addresses the standard of care for snow and ice removal…
This article discusses the standard of care for exterior property maintenance as it relates to premises liability disputes. Adequate maintenance should account for both preventive and unplanned…
Vehicle crashes into retail walkways and storefronts represent a potential hazard for pedestrians. The interplay between vehicles and pedestrians brings inherent risks that should be addressed by…
Evaluating whether the type of surfacing material and the head impact attenuation of those fall surfacing materials were adequately safe for the height and type of playground equipment used is…
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…
Fixed seating assembly occupancies, such as arena and stadium venues, are designed to provide entertainment to large audiences, and must make the main event easily visible for seated audience members…
In this article, the premises safety experts at Robson Forensic provide an introduction to the International Building Code stairway design requirements for new buildings. Particular attention is paid…
Dance floors, be they permanent feature or installed for temporary use, can be dangerous to participants if not properly installed, maintained, and monitored for safe use. This article examines the…
Architectural barriers appear in a broad range of premises liability disputes. Compliance with the ADA and other relevant codes and standards frequently removes hazards from access routes like…