In Australia slip & fall claims cost an estimated 3 Billion dollars
In 2004/05 the average cost to a business for a slip or fall including direct costs and loss of work, from an employee was $18,900
A business has a duty of care to provide a save environment for staff, customers and visitors. And that breaching that care of duty can incur a fine between $55,000 to $825,000.
Around 20% of all emergency room visits in Australia are due to Slip and Falls, many that could be prevented by Anti Slip Products
Slip and Fall claims account for 16% of all insurance payout’s, and 26% of all costs.
Approximately 60% of all Slip and Fall accidents occur on the same level
In Australia all employers are accountable for OH&S at their premises, and are liable if they have not taken all reasonable practicable measures to create a safe work environment
STMW
Slip-test Mt Warning (STMW) is a NATA accredited testing authority specialising in the slip-testing of floor surfaces.
