Hasselt (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Apéro Boules has unsafe stairs causing frequent falls and injuries, requiring the manager to use the first aid kit often due to the venue’s hazardous design with slopes and uneven surfaces.
At Apéro Boules there’s a bright orange first aid kit by the cash register. The manager Ray de Zeeuw mentioned that they use it a lot. People often report others falling down the stairs at the venue. It happens so often that having the first aid kit there is crucial for handling these accidents. Whenever something happens Ray quickly gets the kit and helps the hurt people. The fact that he has to do this a lot shows there’s a big problem with stairs safety at Apéro Boules. Ray using the kit often shows how tough it is to deal with these accidents all the time.
What safety measures can be implemented to address stair hazards at Apéro Boules?
Ray the boss at Apéro Boules says lots of people get hurt there because of how the place is built. He says it’s because of the sloping parts where customers sometimes slip and fall. There are different heights in the venue that make it even more risky. Most accidents happen on these uneven surfaces where people can trip or lose their balance due to the different levels. The slopes and different heights make Apéro Boules a dangerous place for visitors. Ray thinks they need to make it safer by fixing these design problems to prevent people from getting hurt so often.The boss at the food place said that last month emergency help came three times in one week because people were hurt on the stairs after falling. One person with a bloody face and a hurt finger said the stairs look nice but aren’t safe. He couldn’t work for weeks. The boss mentioned it doesn’t happen every day but recently up to 3 people a week have fallen. Not all get seriously hurt but calling the ambulance so often is really risky.
Ray the owner is really worried about how unsafe Apéro Boules is. He says it’s not okay. He mentioned that it’s bad when customers show up at the outdoor area bleeding from accidents. This doesn’t just affect the hurt people but also makes the place look bad and ruins its reputation. Ray really wants to fix the safety problems right away. He thinks all these accidents and seeing people get hurt make Apéro Boules feel unwelcoming. Ray says they need to act fast to make the place safer and better for everyone who comes over. Ray wants the city to check the problem. He says it’s bad for business when people show up at the terrace all bloody. Ray will keep helping them but he wants a solution. He thinks a sign at the top and some bright strips on the dangerous parts could help.
