The following are ways to avoid slip and fall and trip and fall accidents at places of business and at home:

• Use waterproof footgear on the job and at home to decrease slip and fall hazards.
• Stretch or relay carpets or rugs that are bulged or bunched to prevent tripping hazards.
• Clean up cluttered play areas, as many injuries in homes have been the result of toys scattered in a play area that someone trips or slips over.
• Use no skid waxes to create non-slip surfaces in slippery areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
• Do not use furniture that has sharp or square corners.
• Use only ladders to reach items at home or work. Do not use chairs, stools, or boxes to replace a ladder.
• Passageways and aisles should be wide for easy movement and kept clear at all times.
• Make sure all spills are reported and cleaned up immediately.
• Provide good lighting for all garages, basements, stairwells, and halls to help reduce accidents.
• Eliminate uneven floors that could cause some to trip and fall.
• Promote safe work habits in cramped spaces, whether at home or on the job.
• Advise guests and visitors on your property to use handrails on stairs.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury as the result of a slip and fall, you should seek legal representation immediately. For a free case review by an experience Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyer please fill out the form on the right.