Winter Weather Slip, Trip and Fall Safety Reminders

•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