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Join America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.

Join America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.

Join America's "Slip and Fall Guy" Russ Kendzior as he discusses safety matters in the news.

Due to the growing success of the podcast world-wide Russ announces his new Safety Matters radio which debuted on July 18th on AM 660 KSKY in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

In a slip and fall lawsuit the Plaintiff has to prove that the Defendant violated the "Standard of Care" and was negligent. But what exactly is the standard of care in a slip,trip and fall lawsuit?

Russ discusses the differences between laws, codes, and standards and how they can serve as the basis for defining the standard of care in a slip, trip and fall lawsuit.

The first step into a buildings entrance can be the most dangerous especially if it's been raining or snowing outside. However, having the proper entrance matting system can play an important role in preventing slips and falls. However, if improperly used floor matting can create a trip hazard.

David Watterson, Sr. Vice President of International Sales for M+A Matting (www.mamatting.com) discusses the proper selection and safe use of commercial entrance matting.

It's common for property owners to want to blame their housekeeping staff when someone falls but often times their are not at fault.

Michael Patterson, President of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) talks about how his industry addresses slips, trips and falls and the role of housekeepers as safety managers.

It is common for attorneys to hire a walkway auditor in a slip and fall lawsuit. But in the eyes of the court not all auditors are qualified. Hiring the right person can make or break your case!

Brent Johnson (WACH) from Traction Auditing (tractionauditing.com) shares his insight as to the role of a walkway auditor in a slip and fall lawsuit.

Slips, trips and falls is the leading cause of guest related injuries in the hospitality industry. If your a restaurant or hotel owner should you be doing more to prevent your guests from becoming injured?

Christopher Price, WACH of Range Hospitality Advisors (rangehospitalityadvisors.com) discusses how the hospitality foodservice industry can prevent slips, trips and falls.

Those employed in the healthcare industry see the problem of slips, trips and falls as a chronic and often life threatening form of injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 8 million Americans seek emergency room treatment each year for an accidental fall which 33,000 will die.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Harris discusses the growing epidemic of slips, trips and falls and the often devastating effects they have on those who have been injured.