Slip-and-fall accidents on business premises in India can result in serious legal and financial consequences. As awareness of liability grows and legal frameworks strengthen, businesses — from hotels to hospitals to office buildings — face increasing exposure. Anti-slip treatment is the most effective preventive measure.
Legal Liability for Slip-and-Fall in India
Under the Law of Torts and various state consumer protection laws, property owners and occupiers can be held liable for injuries caused by unsafe premises. The Consumer Protection Act 2019 strengthens consumer rights and makes it easier to bring claims for injuries sustained on business premises.
Industries Most at Risk
Hotels and resorts (poolside, lobby, spa), hospitals and clinics (patient falls), restaurants and food courts (staff and customer falls), shopping malls and retail stores, corporate offices, educational institutions, and sports and recreational facilities all face significant liability exposure.
How Anti-Slip Treatment Reduces Liability
Demonstrating that reasonable steps have been taken to prevent slip-and-fall accidents is a key defence in liability claims. Having professional anti-slip treatment applied — with documented before/after slip resistance testing — shows due diligence and significantly strengthens your legal position.
The Cost of Inaction vs The Cost of Treatment
The cost of anti-slip treatment for a typical commercial space ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on size. A single slip-and-fall compensation claim can cost 10–100 times that amount, plus reputational damage and insurance premium increases.
Documentation and Certification
Oxon Technology provides formal documentation of treatment applied and slip resistance levels achieved (using pendulum test measurements before and after). This documentation is valuable evidence of due diligence in any liability situation.
Why Choose Oxon Technology?
Oxon Technology delivers India’s most advanced anti-slip and anti-skid treatment. The Oxon Sure Grip system uses nanotechnology to permanently increase floor friction — invisible, permanent, zero maintenance. Serving Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and USA.
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