Guidelines for Slip-Resistant Shoes

An employee who suffers an injury due to a slip, trip or fall is typically out of work for nearly three weeks, and the injury results in an average workers’ compensation claim cost of $20 thousand. There are many ways to mitigate these types of injuries, including enforcing the use of slip-resistant footwear in workplaces where there tend to be liquid spills, like a restaurant.

How do you ensure your employees are wearing the proper shoes? Watch this 3-minute “Safety in Action” instructional video to find out about what you can do to encourage safe footwear and prevent slips and falls.

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Brian Piñon
Brian Piñon
Brian joined ICW Group in 2015 and provides risk management services to policyholders in our Northern CA region. As a technical specialist, he also leads the effort to develop and implement new strategies for assessing and reducing ergonomic and same level fall risk exposures. Brian assists clients across a spectrum of industries, including healthcare, property management, warehousing and distribution, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. Brian earned a BA in International Relations from the University of California, Davis. His professional certifications include the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

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