Ron Schakowsky

Session Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the True Cost of Slip and Fall Incidents: Recognize how slips and falls translate into claims, lost productivity, rising insurance costs, and long term risk exposure from both an operational and insurance standpoint.
2. Identify High Risk Areas and Behavioral Factors: Learn where slips and falls most frequently occur, the role of human behavior and environmental conditions, and how insurers assess these risks during claims investigations.
3. Apply Preventive Strategies That Reduce Claims: Walk away with practical, scalable prevention strategies—including training, surface management, and accountability measures—that can be implemented immediately to reduce incidents before they become claims.

Topic:

“Stop the Slip: Preventing Falls Before Claims Occur” brings together the practical, on the ground perspective of a slip and fall prevention solutions CEO with the insurance risk and claims expertise of a former insurance risk and safety director.

The session will explore how proactive slip and fall prevention not only reduces injuries, but also lowers workers’ compensation and liability claims, impacts insurance premiums, and strengthens overall risk management programs. Attendees will gain insight into where claims truly originate, common prevention gaps organizations overlook, and proven strategies that align safety initiatives with insurance and financial outcomes.