The Walk Zone Safety Report could be a good resource for your next training session on walking-working surface safety. Many organizations underestimate floor safety risks and are unaware of high-risk walk zones in their buildings, according to a survey conducted by New Pig.  The result: significant liability, medical costs, productivity losses and damage to brand reputation. New Pig surveyed professionals in maintenance, safety, health risk and facilities management across multiple industries.

What your workers should know: Same-level slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of workplace injuries, totaling nearly 200,000 in 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reports that these types of falls resulted in almost $11 billion in workers’ compensation and medical costs last year.