Many things come to mind when we think of wet umbrellas. Wind, rain, puddles, and boots are perhaps the most common associations formed by consumers. For business owners, however, wet umbrellas can be the source of many safety concerns that the general population may not consider.<\/p>\n
Many businesses are hesitant to invest in new safety products that do not offer a direct and tangible benefit to the bottom line. In today\u2019s economy, managers and risk management teams are often under immense pressure to focus on technological investments that yield large-scale efficiencies in major areas of business operations like manufacturing, marketing, and research and development.<\/p>\n
Visitor safety and customer relationship management are essential focal points for businesses looking to increase revenues and efficiencies, however, particularly those involved in retail sales, property management, and the hospitality industry. For these businesses, wet umbrella bag stands<\/a> provide numerous benefits at a low cost that is easy to manage.<\/p>\n To more easily make this cost-benefit analysis, it helps to assess the 4 main reasons why wet umbrellas are dangerous for business.<\/p>\n Businesses that feel entrance matting and safety signs are adequate in preventing slip and fall accidents are wise to reconsider the reach of their safety initiatives. Rubber mats, carpet mats, and other flooring materials are highly effective in wiping the dirt and moisture from the soles of shoes. However, they do not prevent moisture and debris from being carried past the entryway by umbrellas. Moreover, guests who perform the \u201cShake and Splash\u201d inevitably throw rainwater, snow, and ice well past entrance mats and on to lobby floors.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve all seen it before: A guest quickly enters the building, taking refuge from the storm outside. They carefully wipe their shoes repeatedly, consciously trying to avoid a slip and fall. Then, they vigorously open and close their wet umbrella several times, shaking it dry so they may carry it more comfortably throughout the interior of the building.<\/p>\n The problem:<\/b> The popular \u201cShake and Splash\u201d move throws precipitation beyond the reach of entrance mats. Rainwater, snow, and\/or ice are left to melt and form dangerous puddles on uncovered areas of lobby floors. Responsibility then falls on the shoulders of the maintenance staff to clean the mess before another guest accidentally slips and falls. And for commercial locations that experience a great deal of visitor inflow\/outflow, or for those with limited maintenance resources, the risk of accident increases with each guest who arrives.<\/p>\n Slip and fall accidents are a costly problem, and it\u2019s estimated that American businesses lost approximately $12 billion to such insurance claims in 2010 alone. This figure is courtesy of the Liberty Mutual Research Institute, and it was published in the organization\u2019s annual safety report titled 2012<\/i> Workplace Safety Index<\/i>. The report also indicated that slip and fall accidents are 1 of the 10 most costly categories of workplace accidents that has actually increased<\/i> in cost since 1998.<\/p>\n By law, property owners are required to take reasonable measures to keep premises safe for those who visit. Property owners owe the highest level of duty and care for invitees<\/i>\u2014those individuals who are invited on to the premises. It\u2019s vital for business owners to understand that a vast number of jurisdictions consider customers to be invitees, as the opportunity to conduct business in the store\/on location carries with it an unspoken invitation to enter.<\/p>\n And while lawmakers do not require business owners to give guests a disposable umbrella bag on rainy days, they do <\/i>require property owners to take reasonable efforts to keep the premises safe. This includes covering slippery floors with floor mats that increase traction, as well as proactively cleaning liquid accumulation and dangerous puddles. In this way, wet umbrella bag dispensers keep businesses a step ahead, preventing rainwater accumulation and the liability that comes with it.<\/p>\n To learn more about our state of the art umbrella bag dispensers, visit our Automatic Wet Umbrella Wrappers<\/a> online store. Readers are also invited to contact customer service at 855-328-8100<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many things come to mind when we think of wet umbrellas. Wind, rain, puddles, and boots are perhaps the most common associations formed by consumers. For business owners, however, wet umbrellas can be the source of many safety concerns that … Continue reading 1. Entrance Mats Dry Shoes Only<\/h3>\n
2. Guests Are Prone to the \u2018Shake and Splash\u2019<\/h3>\n
3. Slip and Fall Accidents Are a Costly Problem<\/h3>\n
4. Property Owners May Face Liability<\/h3>\n
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