Back in '90s I developed and maintained FoxPro applications, which was then using the same client / file server model perpetuated by MS Access today. Things like network bandwidth, concurrency, and data corruption were daily (not just occasional) struggles.

I found a TechRepublic article that summarizes best practices for avoiding MS Access database file corruption.

#1: Split large databases into separate files

#2: Store temporary tables in a separate database file

#3: Don't use memo fields

#4: Don't store picture files

#5: Create temporary tables to speed up queries

#6: Be careful with wireless networks (WiFi)

#7: Be careful with WAN connections

#8: Don't put Mac and Windows users on the same network

#9: Troubleshoot network hardware

#10: Check the server's configuration

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-ways-to-prevent-access-database-corruption/