Floor Safety Information

We have selected various information and web links that are related to floor safety or slip and fall related issues that you may find informative. We will update this section periodically to post any relevant or compelling information that may be of interest to our visitors.

ADA Tax Credit

To assist businesses with complying with the ADA, Section 44 of the IRS Code allows a tax credit for small businesses and Section 190 of the IRS Code allows a tax deduction for all businesses. The tax credit is available to businesses that have total revenues of $1,000,000 or less in the previous tax year or 30 or fewer full-time employees. This credit can cover 50% of the eligible access expenditures in a year up to $10,250 (maximum credit of $5000).The tax deduction is available to all businesses with a maximum deduction of $15,000 per year. The tax deduction can be claimed for expenses incurred in barrier removal and alterations. See IRS form 8826 and consult with your accountant or tax attorney.
www.irs.ustreas.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8826.pdf


ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The Code of Federal Regulations reprint of the ADA standards for accessible design is a 98 page PDF document that contain excerpts from 28 CFR Part 26. http://www.ada.gov/adastd94.pdf


OSHA - Teen Worker Safety in Restaurants

A website from the Department of Labor, OSHA is an informative resource for Teen Safety in the Restaurant industry. Slip and Fall injuries in a restaurant environment is one of the leading industries for accidents.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/slips_serving.html


OSHA - Hospital e-Tool Healthcare Wide Hazards (Slips/Trips/Falls)

This OSHA website focusing on the healthcare industry is an informative resource for potential hazards and solutions.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/slips/slips.html


OSHA - Walking/Working Surfaces

Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. The OSHA standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/walkingworkingsurfaces/index.html


National Safety Council - Facts and Resources Slips, Trips & Falls Report

This is a brief article regarding facts and information on Slips, Trips, & Falls
http://www.nsc.org/mem/educ/slips.htm

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