Comprehensive Assessment of Pedestrian Pathway Safety
Assessing the safety of a pedestrian walkway is a critical undertaking, whether conducted proactively or in response to an incident.
- The initial step in a walkway audit involves evaluating and identifying existing and potential hazards that may contribute to slip, trip, and fall incidents
- Review accident history. A facility's accident history serves as a foundational reference for developing an effective accident prevention program.
- Review the safety protocol to ensure it effectively addresses slip and fall incidents.
- Review the maintnenace protocol. Inadequate floor maintenance can result in slip and fall accidents.
Full-Spectrum Pedestrian Walkway Solutions
- Slip and Fall Prevention Consulting: Implementing targeted strategies to identify potential risks and mitigate slip and fall incidents.
- Trip and Fall Hazard Mitigation: Thorough evaluations conducted to identify and mitigate potential tripping hazards.
- Visual Warning Placement: Warnings should provide clear, actionable instructions that the intended audience can easily understand.
- Maintenance Protocol Advisory Services: Recommendations for maintenance practices that uphold long-term walkway safety.
- Architectural and Design Consultation: Ensure that the intended walking surface is appropriate for the environmental conditions and the nature of the activities performed.
- Expert Testimony: Deliver expert testimony for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state court proceedings related to walkway safety matters.
Reduce the Risk of Slip, Trip and Fall Incidents Through Professional Solutions
The risk of an accident emerges when the actual condition of the walkway surface deviates from what a reasonable person would anticipate. Thus the most effective option for preventing falls is either to eliminate unexpected conditions that constitute a fall hazard or assure pedestrians receive clear notice of the presence of such conditions. In the absence of such cues, pedestrians would not reasonably anticipate encountering hazardous conditions on the walkway.