At any given time, commercial properties of all industries may have a number of people on site, including employees, customers, vendors, and visitors. The number of individuals on the site can increase dramatically because of the busy holiday season. However, some commercial properties are not as safe as they could be, and any injuries or accidents that result could significantly hurt commercial property owners in a financial way. Today's Aegis blog post looks at four safety improvements your commercial property may need to ensure the protection of everyone who sets foot on the property.

Safer Stairwells

One of the more common places people can be injured on your commercial site is on the stairs, whether they're inside the building, out in a parking garage, or as part of exterior landscaping. To reduce falls, property owners can make stairs safer by installing handrails, improve stairway lighting, and secure rugs, flooring, and carpeting on or near stairways.

Improved Signage

Safety improves on a commercial site when there are bright and clear signs posted to warn about hazards such as gaps, steps, uneven walkways, or slippery areas. Without proper signage, employees, customers, and visitors may be unaware of potential walking hazards, and this could lead to personal injuries as well as litigation and liability claims.

Floor Repairs

Over time, a commercial property may begin to experience wear and tear in the common walkways and flooring, which creates a safety hazard. Repairs may be necessary for broken or cracked tiles, wood flooring, laminate, or other floors or walkways. It's important to resolve existing safety issues whether they exist indoors or outdoors.

Hiding Away Cables and Cords

Companies rely on an abundance of machines, computers, and other essential business equipment to run their daily operations, but these come with cables and cords that can become safety hazards. To resolve this issue and make the workplace safer, business owners can install additional power outlets, phone jacks, and Internet connections in the building walls to reduce the number of cords and cables exposed that could be a tripping hazard. Additionally, cables and cords can be clipped together and tucked behind office furniture to reduce trips and falls.

Commercial properties should be safe places for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors, but improvements may be necessary to maintain a high level of safety. Another way to protect commercial properties is through top quality Commercial Insurance from Aegis Insurance & Financial Services. Our friendly and experienced team at Aegis can help commercial clients understand existing risks and how to mitigate those risks with custom insurance solutions tailored to specific industries. Contact the Aegis team today at 713-850-7622, or fill out our online form to request a free quote!