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The majority of slip-and-fall incidents occur under snowy or icy conditions, posing significant safety and liability challenges for Facility and Risk Managers. Ensuring that your property is adequately prepared is not only a matter of public safety, it can be a legal and financial responsibility. This guide provides a comprehensive framework for effective snow and ice management. It outlines proactive

This month’s Risk Webinar was presented by our Liability Specialist/Engineer Wesley Whittington, and focused on slips, trips, and falls within the State of Utah. The session covered the basics of identification, inspections, prevention, mitigation, and a claims overview of slips, trips, and falls submitted to the Division of Risk Management. Wesley also introduced the Water Mitigation Plan to prevent and

The Utah Division of Risk Management provides best practice recommendations to reduce injuries and potential liability claims. Risk Management consistently identifies slips, trips, and falls as the leading cause of injury in state-owned and state-insured buildings, underscoring the critical need for proactive prevention. As a governing state entity, we are responsible for adhering to all applicable local and federal safety