Business owners and Facility Managers have a great deal of responsibility when it comes to following guidelines, laws, and policies. Owners and Managers are responsible for the upkeep of their facilities and to protect the health and safety of their workers and the general public. Failure to maintain a safe environment will put any businesses at risk for significant financial burdens and lawsuits. While you cannot prevent all accidents from occurring, there are some basic things that business owners can and should do to reduce the possibility of litigation and large payouts to potential claimants: