To keep your premises safe, it is essential you have adequate lighting installed inside and outside. But what is adequate
lighting?
Adequate lighting is defined as having enough light to complete a task at hand. Whether that task is walking to a car in a
parking lot at night, being seated at a table inside a restaurant or climbing steps to get to a different level of a building,
lighting — or a lack thereof — can lead to a successful or disastrous outcome.
When business owners do not have measures in place to keep people on their premises reasonably safe, accidents are
more likely to happen, resulting in costly claims that can lead to higher insurance premiums in the future. For example, inadequate lighting can lead to a slew of dangerous occurrences, including slips, trips, falls, robberies, break-ins, car accidents and more. By ensuring all accessible areas of your premises are sufficiently lit, you can lessen the potential for these types of accidents and your degree of liability if they occur. Additionally, patrons may be hesitant to frequent a business if the location is inadequately lit. Properly maintaining the lighting at your property is essential to keep your business running smoothly, patrons safe and liability hazards to a minimum.
For more information about where lighting should be installed and what should be on a lighting checklist, read our full article.
