A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana

03/12/2026

This is the safety truth behind your “anti-slip” floors at years 2, 5, and 7 after installation

03/06/2026

Most business owners think a slip-and-fall incident is just “bad luck.”

Legally? It’s often something very different.

The moment you have:

• A customer fall
• An employee workers’ comp claim
• Repeated near-miss reports
• Written complaints about slippery floors

You may have just been put on notice of a hazardous condition.

And once you’re on notice, the standard changes.

If another incident occurs and no corrective action was taken, plaintiff attorneys may argue:
• You knew there was a problem
• You had the opportunity to fix it
• You chose not to act

That shifts the conversation from “accident” to negligence exposure.

💰 Why This Matters Financially

Many businesses carry $1M in general liability coverage.

But jury awards can exceed policy limits.

If a verdict surpasses coverage:
• Insurance pays up to the limit
• The business owner may be responsible for the remainder

Workers’ comp claims also drive up your experience modifier — meaning higher premiums for years.

🛡️ What Risk Mitigation Actually Looks Like

Slip-and-fall prevention is not just putting out a wet floor sign.

A defensible program includes:

✔️ Traction testing
✔️ Documented walkway audits
✔️ Measured coefficient of friction results
✔️ Corrective surface treatments when needed
✔️ Ongoing documentation and monitoring

When properly implemented, this creates documentation that shows:

“We identified the hazard and took reasonable steps to correct it.”

That changes the legal posture significantly.

The Bottom Line

If you’ve already had:
• One fall
• One claim
• One near miss

You are no longer guessing whether there is a hazard.

You have data.

And data demands action.

Prevention is always less expensive than litigation.

If you’d like to understand your exposure before the next incident, let’s talk.

Jason Hosli
A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana
National Floor Safety Institute Walkway Auditors Certificate Holder

03/02/2026

One fall can mean:
• Medical bills
• Lawsuits
• Insurance increases
• Reputation damage

Or worse.

Preventing slip and fall incidents is significantly easier than defending one.

Proper Coefficient of Friction testing performed by a certified walkway auditor gives you documented proof of your floor’s slip resistance under recognized National Floor Safety Institute and American National Standards Institute guidelines.

Don’t gamble with liability.
Test. Document. Protect.

A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana
📞 504-442-6114
Statewide service.

02/28/2026

Why do slip and fall accidents happen?

It’s not bad luck.
It’s physics.

Friction changes.

Floors become contaminated with water, grease, dust, and cleaning residue.
Surfaces wear down over time.
Harsh chemicals alter floor texture.

Grip slowly decreases — often without anyone noticing.

A floor can look perfectly fine…
and already be unsafe.

At A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana, we don’t guess.
We measure.

We help Louisiana businesses:

• Professionally measure slip resistance
• Identify contamination and cleaning issues
• Implement proper maintenance protocols
• Treat low-grip surfaces
• Monitor and review conditions regularly

Slip and fall incidents aren’t random.

They occur when available traction drops below what a walking person requires.

If you operate a commercial property anywhere in Louisiana, the question isn’t whether friction changes.

It’s whether you’re measuring it.

A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana
Professional Floor Safety & Maintenance for All of Louisiana
📞 504-442-6114

02/26/2026

Slip and fall accidents don’t happen because businesses planned for them — they happen because businesses hoped they wouldn’t.

Hope is not a risk management strategy.

It’s far easier (and far less expensive) to prevent an incident with proper Coefficient of Friction (COF) testing than to defend a claim after someone gets hurt.

As Louisiana’s only certified National Floor Safety Institute Walkway Auditor, A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana provides professional testing in accordance with National Floor Safety Institute and American National Standards Institute standards.

Know your floor’s slip resistance.
Document compliance.
Protect your customers — and your business.

📞 504-442-6114
Serving all of Louisiana

02/25/2026

It’s easier to prevent a slip and fall than to explain one.

Proper Coefficient of Friction testing by a certified auditor gives you measurable, documented proof your floors meet recognized National Floor Safety Institute / American National Standards Institute standards.

Hope isn’t compliance.
Testing is.

A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana
504-442-6114
Serving all of Louisiana

02/23/2026

⚠️ That yellow wet floor sign isn’t protecting your business as much as you think.
Here’s what the data actually says about slip and fall incidents — and why A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana exists.
📊 The Numbers Are Staggering
• Over 1 million Americans visit the ER annually due to slip and fall accidents
• They are the #1 cause of lost workdays in the United States
• The average cost per slip and fall incident ranges from $30,000–$40,000 — covering medical bills, legal fees, and lost productivity
• Employers lose nearly $10 billion annually from same-level fall claims alone
• Slip and fall injuries account for 12–15% of all Workers’ Compensation costs
🚧 The Wet Floor Sign Myth
Many business owners believe placing a yellow wet floor sign eliminates their liability.
It doesn’t.
Signage is just one factor courts consider — it is NOT a legal shield. Your business can still be held fully liable if:
✔ The hazard existed longer than a reasonable response time
✔ The sign was improperly placed or not clearly visible
✔ A corrective action (like cleaning the spill) was reasonably possible and not taken
✔ The area had a recurring hazard that was never permanently addressed
A sign warns people. It does not fix the problem — and courts know the difference.
✅ The Real Solution
At A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana, we help businesses go beyond the sign. Our proactive compliance and safety solutions address the root causes of slip and fall hazards — protecting your employees, your customers, and your bottom line.
Don’t wait for an incident to find out what your liability truly looks like.

📩 Contact A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana today to schedule your facility assessment.

02/16/2026

People think the floors in their establishments are safe. But there is truly NO WAY of knowing without getting comprehensive Coefficient of Friction Testing by a certified auditor. We are the only National Floor Safety Institute Walkway Auditors Certificate Holder in Louisiana.

02/13/2026

Can your establishment bounce back from a potential 5-6 figure claim? Is it even worth chancing? If you average the cost of doing real testing and even throw in if a treatment or other measure is needed, it’s still cheaper than having claims. In Louisiana, we already pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country. A slip claim can come with losing your coverage, premium increases, injuries, lost time and productivity, legal costs, and more.

02/09/2026

⚠️ Protecting Your Louisiana Business from Slip and Fall Liability
Did you know that slip and fall incidents are among the most common—and costly—accidents facing Louisiana hotels, restaurants, 55+ communities, and assisted living centers?
Wet floors, worn surfaces, and inadequate traction can put your guests, residents, and employees at risk while exposing your business to significant liability.
A-Plus Slip and Fall Protection of Louisiana is here to help. As Louisiana’s only National Floor Safety Institute Walkway Auditors Certificate Holder, we provide comprehensive safety solutions including:
✓ Professional Walkway Safety Audits
✓ Coefficient of Friction Testing
✓ NonSlip Coatings & Treatments
✓ Floor Waxing & Stripping
✓ Pressure Washing
✓ Parking Lot Striping
✓ Window Cleaning
Don’t wait for an incident to happen. Protect your business, your people, and your reputation with expert floor safety services.
📞 Contact us today for a consultation
🌐 www.aplusslipandfallprotectionoflouisiana.com

02/03/2026

01/28/2026

Preventing Slip and Fall Risk Without Disrupting Operations

Slip and fall risk is one of those problems most facilities do not think about until someone gets hurt.
I work with high traffic commercial facilities across Louisiana where floors, showers, pool decks, and walkways often look fine but become dangerous when wet.

A common assumption I hear is
“We have insurance for that.”
Insurance reacts after an injury.
It does not prevent one.

The risks are real:
-Injuries to staff or guests

-Costly claims

-Increased insurance premiums

-Potential coverage loss

My approach is simple.
Instead of guessing, I test surfaces using professional methods. This often reveals risk areas that visual inspections miss.
Once risk is confirmed, I apply surface appropriate treatments that improve traction without changing the look or function of the space.
Operational impact matters.
All work is scheduled around business hours.
Late nights. Early mornings. Weekends when needed.
Facilities stay open while safety improves.

The results:

-Reduced slip risk in wet conditions

-More confidence for staff and management

-Documented, proactive prevention

-Fewer surprises after an incident

For facility managers, this matters because insurance does not stop injuries.
Prevention reduces risk before a claim ever exists.
My focus is protecting people while helping facilities avoid unnecessary disruption.
If you manage facilities in Louisiana and want to be proactive about safety, you can learn more about me and the work I do.