Third Party Surface Testing Can Assist in Reducing Liability for Property Owners & Building Service Contractors
Most people walk across a floor and never give it a second
thought. However, property owners and managers, building service contractors,
and other cleaning professionals lack that luxury.
BSCs and maintenance personnel must take into consideration
the type of walking surface they are cleaning and the maintenance protocol to
be followed for that unique surface. Interior walkways that are not slip
resistant when wet should be maintained dry during periods of pedestrian use.
To ensure that proper maintenance protocol is being
followed, BSCs and maintenance personnel need to keep accurate records of their
cleaning practices and periodically conduct surface testing to ensure that pedestrian
walkways are meeting standards for “safe” surfaces. If the surface does not meet an adequate
level of slip resistance, both the BSCs and property owners of the facility may
be held liable.
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