Winter conditions make being outside dangerous now more than any time of the year. With all the snow and ice, winter challenges us with wet and slippery surfaces. Traveling, working, or engaging in outdoor activities places you at a higher risk of slipping and falling.
As with any unsafe condition, snow and ice accumulation can be eliminated by following these simple yet effective safety guidelines:
- Wear shoes or boots with non-slip or non-skid soles.
- Monitor weather conditions.
- Always clear ice and snow from all walkways and entrance steps to buildings.
- Use anti-slip materials like sand or salt to make sidewalks and parking lots less slippery.
- Store shovels and gloves in areas that can be accessed easily.
- Inspect overhead areas to make sure that snow and ice do not accumulate on them.
- Follow proper procedures for safe lifting and shoveling.
- Make sure areas that may have unseen ice or snow are well-lit and equipped with directional markings.
