Facility maintenance can reduce slip and fall risk by identifying risk zones, controlling water and winter residue, checking traction and lighting, keeping routes clear, and defining a fast response and documentation process. The plan should connect exterior conditions, entrances, floors, communication, and follow-up.

Map where conditions change

Review entrances, ramps, sidewalks, parking transitions, loading areas, stairs, vestibules, floor transitions, and other high-traffic locations. Note where water, snow, ice, salt, sand, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or blocked access can create a changing condition.

Control moisture and residue

Use entrance matting, cleaning response, drainage checks, snow and ice coordination, and floor-care methods appropriate for the property. The objective is to limit water and residue entering the building and to make sure visible hazards are addressed promptly when they appear.

Make response ownership clear

The plan should name who identifies a hazard, who places controls or removes it, who communicates with occupants, and who documents correction. Regular inspections and a simple issue log make it easier to see recurring problems and decide whether the cause is service timing, building condition, or route design.

How City Wide helps

City Wide Facility Solutions Edmonton helps coordinate winter facility planning, snow and ice services, floor care, cleaning response, inspections, and follow-up through one point of contact. This gives property teams a clearer route for managing related risks across the site.

Quick checklist

  • Map entrances, routes, transitions, and risk zones
  • Plan water, snow, salt, and sand response
  • Check traction, lighting, handrails, and edges
  • Assign hazard response, documentation, and escalation

Frequently asked questions

Which areas should be reviewed first?

Start with entrances, ramps, accessible routes, high-traffic walks, loading areas, stairs, vestibules, and floor transitions.

How do mats help?

Properly placed, stable, and maintained mats can help manage moisture at entrances when they are matched to traffic and weather exposure.

Who owns hazard response?

The property’s plan should name who identifies, controls, communicates, documents, and escalates a hazard.

How often should risk zones be inspected?

Inspection frequency should reflect traffic, weather, operating hours, and the speed at which conditions can change.

Should recurring issues be documented?

Yes. Documentation helps teams see patterns and decide whether to adjust service, building conditions, route design, or communication.

Download the checklist

Download the Slip and Fall Facility Review Checklist to help document service requirements, compare options, and prepare for a facility conversation.

Schedule a complimentary facility consultation

City Wide Facility Solutions Edmonton helps commercial properties coordinate cleaning, maintenance, seasonal services, vendor communication, inspections, and follow-up through one point of contact.

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