{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Floor Safety Movement","home_page_url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com","description":"Floor Safety Movement","author":{"name":"Floor Safety Movement"},"items":[{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/nj-man-files-slip-and-fall-lawsuit-against-walmart-for-2mm","html_content":"

How Slip Testing Demonstrates Duty of Care and Protects Against Costly Slip-and-Fall Claims

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/nj-man-files-slip-and-fall-lawsuit-against-walmart-for-2mm","title":"NJ Man Files Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Walmart for $2MM.","summary":"How Slip Testing Demonstrates Duty of Care and Protects Against Costly Slip-and-Fall Claims","date_modified":"2025-10-21T19:14:20Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/not-all-slip-testing-methods-are-created-equal","html_content":"

To anyone considering slip testing through the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)—do your homework.

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/not-all-slip-testing-methods-are-created-equal","title":"Not All Slip Testing Methods are Created Equal!","summary":"To anyone considering slip testing through the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)—do your homework.","date_modified":"2025-07-29T20:54:27Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2025-workplace-safety-index","html_content":"

Liberty Mutual Insurance just released its 2025 Workplace Safety Index, and the costs tied to preventable injuries are eye-opening:

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2025-workplace-safety-index","title":"2025 Workplace Safety Index","summary":"Liberty Mutual Insurance just released its 2025 Workplace Safety Index, and the costs tied to preventable injuries are eye-opening:","date_modified":"2025-07-28T20:01:24Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2024-workplace-safety-index","html_content":"

🔍 Top Workplace Injury Costs: Slip, Trips, and Falls

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2024-workplace-safety-index","title":"2024 Workplace Safety Index","summary":"🔍 Top Workplace Injury Costs: Slip, Trips, and Falls","date_modified":"2024-07-30T19:43:46Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-can-you-stay-a-step-ahead-of-negligence","html_content":"

On-premises liability and general negligence pertain to the legal obligations of property owners to ensure the safety of individuals on their premises. Slip and fall accidents are of significant concern in premises liabi...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-can-you-stay-a-step-ahead-of-negligence","title":"How Can You Stay a Step Ahead of Negligence? ","summary":"On-premises liability and general negligence pertain to the legal obligations of property owners to ensure the safety of individuals on their premises. Slip and fall accidents are of significant concern in premises liabi...","date_modified":"2024-03-17T23:20:29Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/safety-always-needs-an-unbiased-perspective","html_content":"

Choosing an unbiased safety expert over a company that offers a range of services is vital because specialized expertise ensures a thorough and impartial evaluation of safety concerns. A dedicated safety expert focuses s...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/safety-always-needs-an-unbiased-perspective","title":"Safety Always Needs an Unbiased Perspective.","summary":"Choosing an unbiased safety expert over a company that offers a range of services is vital because specialized expertise ensures a thorough and impartial evaluation of safety concerns. A dedicated safety expert focuses s...","date_modified":"2024-01-08T23:24:25Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/woman-sues-after-alleged-slip-and-fall-at-dunkin-donuts","html_content":"

A woman is suing a Dunkin' location after she claims to have slipped and fell on an unmarked wet floor inside the coffee shop, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County last month. 

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/woman-sues-after-alleged-slip-and-fall-at-dunkin-donuts","title":"Woman Sues After Alleged Slip and Fall at Dunkin' Donuts.","summary":"A woman is suing a Dunkin' location after she claims to have slipped and fell on an unmarked wet floor inside the coffee shop, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County last month. ","date_modified":"2023-10-18T16:54:38Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/elton-john-hospitalized-from-slip-and-fall","html_content":"

Elton John was recently hospitalized from an injury he sustained during a slip and fall incident at his home in Nice, France.

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/elton-john-hospitalized-from-slip-and-fall","title":"Elton John Hospitalized from Slip and Fall.","summary":"Elton John was recently hospitalized from an injury he sustained during a slip and fall incident at his home in Nice, France.","date_modified":"2023-09-07T17:16:42Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2023-workplace-safety-index","html_content":"

🚧💼 Same-Level Falls: A Top Direct Cost to Employers in 2023 💰💔\n

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/2023-workplace-safety-index","title":"2023 Workplace Safety Index","summary":" 🚧💼 Same-Level Falls: A Top Direct Cost to Employers in 2023 💰💔\n","date_modified":"2023-09-06T23:10:42Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testingan-attorneys-favorite-tool","html_content":"

🚧 Slip coefficient testing plays a crucial role in providing litigation support in slip and fall cases.

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testingan-attorneys-favorite-tool","title":"Slip Testing...an Attorney's Favorite Tool?","summary":" 🚧 Slip coefficient testing plays a crucial role in providing litigation support in slip and fall cases.","date_modified":"2023-08-08T00:00:45Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/does-pickleball-leave-you-in-a-pickle","html_content":"

🎾 Pickleball has gained immense popularity in recent years, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. It is played on a court that measures 20 feet by 44 feet, which is about a third of the size of a traditional ...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/does-pickleball-leave-you-in-a-pickle","title":"Does Pickleball Leave You in a Pickle?","summary":"🎾 Pickleball has gained immense popularity in recent years, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. It is played on a court that measures 20 feet by 44 feet, which is about a third of the size of a traditional ...","date_modified":"2023-08-06T18:16:58Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/are-warning-signs-effective","html_content":"

🚧 Are warning signs an effective tool to promote floor safety?\n

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/are-warning-signs-effective","title":"Are Warning Signs Effective?","summary":"🚧 Are warning signs an effective tool to promote floor safety?\n","date_modified":"2023-08-02T21:22:08Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/floor-safety---trust-the-process","html_content":"

According to Bruce, products provide some protection, but the only way to effectively do business in today’s world is to put processes in place that recognize the inherent insecurity in products and services.  In the flo...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/floor-safety---trust-the-process","title":"Floor Safety - Trust the Process","summary":"According to Bruce, products provide some protection, but the only way to effectively do business in today’s world is to put processes in place that recognize the inherent insecurity in products and services.  In the flo...","date_modified":"2023-06-14T20:06:59Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/what-is-the-dancing-shoe","html_content":"

I have seen many floor types throughout my career and am astonished when I hear unsolicited claims that the floor, I am assessing, is safe. Immediately I respond by asking, “How do you know?” At this time, an action is p...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/what-is-the-dancing-shoe","title":"What is \"The Dancing Shoe?\"","summary":"I have seen many floor types throughout my career and am astonished when I hear unsolicited claims that the floor, I am assessing, is safe. Immediately I respond by asking, “How do you know?” At this time, an action is p...","date_modified":"2023-06-05T23:19:59Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/safety-doesnt-need-to-be-madness","html_content":"

🏀 MARCH MADNESS!

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/safety-doesnt-need-to-be-madness","title":"Safety Doesn't Need to be Madness!","summary":"🏀 MARCH MADNESS!","date_modified":"2023-03-30T23:15:25Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing-is-your-proof-to-floor-safety","html_content":"

“The proof is in the pudding.” - William Camden

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing-is-your-proof-to-floor-safety","title":"Slip Testing is Your \"Proof\" to Floor Safety ","summary":"“The proof is in the pudding.” - William Camden ","date_modified":"2023-03-21T22:19:24Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-to-prevent-slips-and-falls-around-the-swimming-pool","html_content":"

“Don’t run!” is something that many parents shout to their children whether they are running in the house, in the grocery store or around the swimming pool. Children, being children, however, don’t always listen.

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-to-prevent-slips-and-falls-around-the-swimming-pool","title":"How to Prevent Slips and Falls Around the Swimming Pool","summary":"“Don’t run!” is something that many parents shout to their children whether they are running in the house, in the grocery store or around the swimming pool. Children, being children, however, don’t always listen.","date_modified":"2023-02-12T00:02:53Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/fans-getting-injured-due-to-slippery-floors-at-sofi-stadium","html_content":"

What an unfortunate event at SoFi Stadium a couple weeks ago at the FBS Championship game. On-premises injuries can happen anywhere and at any time, so be proactive and protect yourself.

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/fans-getting-injured-due-to-slippery-floors-at-sofi-stadium","title":"Fans Getting Injured Due to Slippery Floors at SoFi Stadium","summary":"What an unfortunate event at SoFi Stadium a couple weeks ago at the FBS Championship game. On-premises injuries can happen anywhere and at any time, so be proactive and protect yourself.","date_modified":"2023-01-17T23:45:12Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/gaining-traction-standards-for-footwear","html_content":"

Gaining Traction: Standards for Footwear | ASTM Standardization News

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/gaining-traction-standards-for-footwear","title":"Gaining Traction: Standards for Footwear","summary":" Gaining Traction: Standards for Footwear | ASTM Standardization News ","date_modified":"2023-01-04T19:20:59Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/control-your-risk-exposure-with-slip-testing","html_content":"

Key Performance Indicators. In order to measure success or failure in the business world we often look to KPI’s. KPI’s were designed to help managers steer their respective department to achieve a common goal. Just like ...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/control-your-risk-exposure-with-slip-testing","title":"Control Your Risk Exposure with Slip Testing","summary":"Key Performance Indicators. In order to measure success or failure in the business world we often look to KPI’s. KPI’s were designed to help managers steer their respective department to achieve a common goal. Just like ...","date_modified":"2022-11-02T19:16:13Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/walk-off-mats-what-you-need-to-know","html_content":"

A walk-off mat is a type of commercial flooring that is mainly used in the entryway of a business or facility. At times, you may find a mat placed directly outside or just inside the main entrance doors of a commercial f...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/walk-off-mats-what-you-need-to-know","title":"Walk-Off Mats. What you need to know!","summary":"A walk-off mat is a type of commercial flooring that is mainly used in the entryway of a business or facility. At times, you may find a mat placed directly outside or just inside the main entrance doors of a commercial f...","date_modified":"2022-10-18T18:57:11Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing-make-the-right-choice","html_content":"

What should you look for when choosing a slip testing company?

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing-make-the-right-choice","title":"Slip Testing: Make the right choice!","summary":"What should you look for when choosing a slip testing company?","date_modified":"2022-09-29T17:34:18Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/warning-signs-are-they-enough","html_content":"

The infamous yellow traffic light. We all know it well. What type of driver are you? Are you the “I can make the light and speed up”, or are you the “I better play it safe and slow down”? Does this driver’s mentality cro...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/warning-signs-are-they-enough","title":"Warning signs, are they enough?","summary":"The infamous yellow traffic light. We all know it well. What type of driver are you? Are you the “I can make the light and speed up”, or are you the “I better play it safe and slow down”? Does this driver’s mentality cro...","date_modified":"2022-06-10T18:36:21Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/controlling-third-party-slip-and-falls","html_content":"

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries each year, with associated medical costs of $14 million per year in the...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/controlling-third-party-slip-and-falls","title":"Controlling Third-Party Slip and Falls","summary":"According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than two million fall injuries each year, with associated medical costs of $14 million per year in the...","date_modified":"2022-03-04T22:01:35Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/new-update-to-ansi-a3263---2021","html_content":"

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) have released national consensus standard ANSI A326.3 - 2021, which is an updated version of their American National Standard Test Met...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/new-update-to-ansi-a3263---2021","title":"NEW Update to ANSI A326.3 - 2021","summary":"American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) have released national consensus standard ANSI A326.3 - 2021, which is an updated version of their American National Standard Test Met...","date_modified":"2022-02-21T23:52:46Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/albertsons-to-pay-43mm-in-slip-and-fall-lawsuit","html_content":"

https://www.businessinsider.com/albertsons-lawsuit-california-man-broke-nose-brain-injury2022-2

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/albertsons-to-pay-43mm-in-slip-and-fall-lawsuit","title":"Albertsons to pay $4.3MM in slip and fall lawsuit","summary":" https://www.businessinsider.com/albertsons-lawsuit-california-man-broke-nose-brain-injury2022-2","date_modified":"2022-02-14T18:48:39Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/four-letter-wordsrain-and-snow","html_content":"

Let’s talk about some four-letter words…Rain and Snow!

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/four-letter-wordsrain-and-snow","title":"Four-letter words...Rain and Snow.","summary":"Let’s talk about some four-letter words…Rain and Snow!","date_modified":"2021-09-29T18:12:45Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/to-know-or-not-to-know%E2%80%A6is-that-the-question","html_content":"

To know or not to know…is that the question?

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/to-know-or-not-to-know%E2%80%A6is-that-the-question","title":"To know or not to know…is that the question? ","summary":"To know or not to know…is that the question? ","date_modified":"2021-09-24T22:52:22Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing---the-swiss-army-knife-of-floor-safety","html_content":"

Slip Testing is a multi-faceted tool which helps answer any and all questions with regard to your floor and its structural integrity. Floor Safety Movement (FSM) can provide all these answers, from providing you with sli...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/slip-testing---the-swiss-army-knife-of-floor-safety","title":"Slip Testing - The \"Swiss Army\" Knife of Floor Safety","summary":"Slip Testing is a multi-faceted tool which helps answer any and all questions with regard to your floor and its structural integrity. Floor Safety Movement (FSM) can provide all these answers, from providing you with sli...","date_modified":"2021-06-14T20:27:12Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/choosing-and-maintaining-your-floor-is-there-a-right-way","html_content":"

It’s interesting, most people that enter a commercial building think little, if at all, about the floors they are walking on. Yet no other surface in a building gets as much wear and tear as the floor. While the general ...

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/choosing-and-maintaining-your-floor-is-there-a-right-way","title":"Choosing and Maintaining Your Floor. Is There a Right Way?","summary":"It’s interesting, most people that enter a commercial building think little, if at all, about the floors they are walking on. Yet no other surface in a building gets as much wear and tear as the floor. While the general ...","date_modified":"2021-05-19T19:57:21Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-can-you-prevent-slip-and-falls","html_content":"

More than one million people go to the emergency room each year for a slip and fall accident

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-can-you-prevent-slip-and-falls","title":"How can YOU prevent slip and falls?","summary":"More than one million people go to the emergency room each year for a slip and fall accident","date_modified":"2021-04-16T19:12:10Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/don%E2%80%99t-overlook-slip-resistance","html_content":"

Slip resistance can degrade with surface wear or excessive contamination and should be closely monitored.\n

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/don%E2%80%99t-overlook-slip-resistance","title":"DON’T OVERLOOK SLIP RESISTANCE!","summary":"Slip resistance can degrade with surface wear or excessive contamination and should be closely monitored.\n","date_modified":"2021-04-16T18:56:54Z"},{"id":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-is-your-modification-rate","html_content":"

What is an Experience Modification Rate?

","url":"https://floorsafetymovement.com/articles/f/how-is-your-modification-rate","title":"How is your Modification Rate?","summary":"What is an Experience Modification Rate?","date_modified":"2021-04-16T17:58:04Z"}]}