The restaurant business can be a slippery slope. This is not only due to tough economic times but because of the slips and falls that occur in the workplace every day. Boston has a large number of restaurants and visitors and a personal injury on the job can be a frequent occurrence. Restaurants are particularly susceptible to this danger, since floors can be slick from cooking oils or soap and water. In addition, staircases leading to storage rooms, basements and wine cellars tend to be narrow, dimly it and many times, steps are in poor condition.
We have provided safety tips that can prevent the slips and falls that lead to premises liability suits. First, keep stairs non-slippery; they should remain clean and dry between washings. Use noticeable signs when the floor is wet to ensure that the staff (as well as the customer if in the dining room) is extra careful around the area. When cleaning, use slip-resistant waxes to treat or polish floors. Next, double check your carpeting, rugs and mats. They should be free of holes, loose threads and edges and any bumps that will allow for a stumble or fall. Move any type of obstacle out of the way; for example, if your staff leaves footstools or ladders in the middle of the kitchen or storage room floor, break that habit immediately. Instead, footstools and ladders should be put away right after use, and stored in a safe place. Also, make sure these items have non-skid feet and are in good condition.
For stairways, check the lighting to make sure it is brightly lit. Purchase bulbs with a higher wattage and change them frequently. Provide a handrail for your workers - if you do not have one, install one immediately. Do not store boxes or other items in the stairway. This is a recipe for disaster. Even though it may increase your monthly electric bill, always keep the lights on in stairwells to ensure the staff's safety.
In the restaurant business, slips and falls often occur. If you experience a slip and fall at restaurant in the Boston area then contact a personal injury lawyer located at the Boston, MA offices of Parker Scheer. Parker Scheer is a highly experienced Boston personal injury law firm. Please contact us for a no fee consultation. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866-414-0400. We also have our quick and easy E-form - fill it out, click Submit and you will receive an answer within four hours.
For more information about your rights in connection with a slip and fall accident injury case or an injury from a fall then contact us or call our Boston office toll free seven days a week at 866-414-0400. There is never a charge to discuss a potential case.
We have provided safety tips that can prevent the slips and falls that lead to premises liability suits. First, keep stairs non-slippery; they should remain clean and dry between washings. Use noticeable signs when the floor is wet to ensure that the staff (as well as the customer if in the dining room) is extra careful around the area. When cleaning, use slip-resistant waxes to treat or polish floors. Next, double check your carpeting, rugs and mats. They should be free of holes, loose threads and edges and any bumps that will allow for a stumble or fall. Move any type of obstacle out of the way; for example, if your staff leaves footstools or ladders in the middle of the kitchen or storage room floor, break that habit immediately. Instead, footstools and ladders should be put away right after use, and stored in a safe place. Also, make sure these items have non-skid feet and are in good condition.
For stairways, check the lighting to make sure it is brightly lit. Purchase bulbs with a higher wattage and change them frequently. Provide a handrail for your workers - if you do not have one, install one immediately. Do not store boxes or other items in the stairway. This is a recipe for disaster. Even though it may increase your monthly electric bill, always keep the lights on in stairwells to ensure the staff's safety.
In the restaurant business, slips and falls often occur. If you experience a slip and fall at restaurant in the Boston area then contact a personal injury lawyer located at the Boston, MA offices of Parker Scheer. Parker Scheer is a highly experienced Boston personal injury law firm. Please contact us for a no fee consultation. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866-414-0400. We also have our quick and easy E-form - fill it out, click Submit and you will receive an answer within four hours.
For more information about your rights in connection with a slip and fall accident injury case or an injury from a fall then contact us or call our Boston office toll free seven days a week at 866-414-0400. There is never a charge to discuss a potential case.
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