Ask the Expert: What impact do spills have on businesses?

Sept. 21, 2015
According to the National Safety Council, 25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States and more than 16,000 people die each year as a result.

Q:  What impact do spills have on businesses?

A: Slips, trips and falls are a common, yet often preventable, cause of injury for many auto repair and body shop employees. According to the National Safety Council, 25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States and more than 16,000 people die each year as a result. For this reason, it’s best to quickly and efficiently clean up any spills with an absorbent that won’t leave any sticky residue on the surface that can lead to further incidents.

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