Tips on How to Prevent Slips Trips and Falls in the Winter Weather
Plan ahead; give yourself sufficient time and plan your route.
Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles; use the vehicle for support.
Walk in designated walkways as much as possible.
Taking shortcuts over snow piles and areas where snow and ice removal is not feasible can be hazardous.
Look ahead when you walk; a walkway completely covered with ice may require travel along its grassy edge for traction.
When given no choice but to walk on ice, consider the following:
Wear the proper foot gear.
Take small steps to keep your center of balance under you.
Take short steps or shuffle for stability
Walking slowly and never running on icy ground.
Keep both hands free for balance, rather than in your pockets.
Use handrails where provided.
Keep you eyes on where you are going.
Test potentially slick areas by tapping your foot on them.
Step - Don't jump from vehicles and equipment.
Keep walkways clear of debris, water, ice and slippery materials.
Be prepared to fall.
Finally, when entering buildings, remove snow and water from footwear to prevent creating wet slippery conditions indoors.
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