When they go into a store, shoppers expect it to be safe. However, something people might not think about is how the weather outside can affect the inside floors of a store.
Slipping and falling in stores is not rare, and it is important to know how weather plays a part in these accidents.
Weather
The weather outside directly affects how the floors inside the store are. For example, when it is rainy or snowy, people bring in water, making the floors wet. If these wet spots are not cleaned up quickly by employees or marked with signs, shoppers can easily slip and fall.
Temperature changes
Temperature changes can also affect the floors in stores. In colder weather, tiled or concrete floors might get condensation or ice, making them slippery even when taking small steps. In warmer weather, certain types of floors might expand and become uneven, which can trip people.
Wind at entrances
Strong winds during storms can make slipping more likely, especially near entrances. Debris carried by the wind or just gusts of wind can bring water or snow inside, making the floors slippery. Store owners need to make sure entrance areas stay clear during bad weather.
Even when people do not realize it, the weather has a big effect on slipping in stores. By knowing how weather changes floors and cleanliness levels, store owners can take steps during bad weather. Property owners paying attention to the forecast and doing things to stop accidents can make shopping safer for everyone.
