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Key Takeaways

Slip-and-fall accidents in offices may seem minor, but can quickly create legal, financial and operational challenges.

Responsibility often extends beyond one party and may involve employers, building owners, property managers and vendors, depending on who controls the hazard — and unclear ownership can increase liability.

Beyond legal costs, these incidents can lead to productivity loss, higher insurance premiums, and reputational damage.

Strong leaders reduce risk by assigning clear safety responsibility, maintaining inspections and documentation and encouraging early hazard reporting.

It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Tuesday. Your team is productive, deadlines are being met, and quarterly numbers look solid. Then you get the call: Someone slipped in the hallway and is heading to urgent care.…