•Use handrails.
Once inside, wipe your feet on runway rugs (where provided) to decrease the
amount of snow and snow removal materials tracked into the facility, thus
reducing the potential for slips and falls.
•Avoid
distractions; do not talk on the phone or text while you are walking.
•Use
gloves; avoid walking with your hands in your pockets so you can maintain
better balance.
•Modify
the length and speed of your stride as necessary and watch where you step.
•Take
care to support yourself when exiting vehicles with high clearances and
vehicles equipped with running boards.
•Use
cleared sidewalks. Avoid taking shortcuts across untreated surfaces.
•Be
sure to wear footwear with good traction. High heels, smooth-soled shoes and
shoes with worn soles are not recommended on snow and ice.
•When
walking on ice and snow, go slowly. Take short, deliberate steps and keep your
body centered over your feet.
•Anticipate
hazards as you are walking. When you come to a corner or change in surface,
slow down. If you think a surface might be slippery, take short sure steps
instead of longer strides.
•Be
aware of melt/refreeze issues caused by elevated temperatures or sunny
conditions during the day and sub-freezing temperatures at night
