Checklist

The winter months bring challenges, but with some foresight and preparation you can mitigate the risks and hazards. Click on the link above to view and print the checklist.

Slips, Trips and Falls

Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls Are you being safe?

Slips: Loss of friction causes most slips. Friction is the resistance between things, such as your shoes and surface you are walking on. Without friction you lose traction and fall.

Trip Hazards: These occur when the foot strikes an obstacle which stops the movement of the foot and throws off the body's center of gravity. The body then falls forward.

Wearing the right shoe or footwear is one of the best ways to prevent slip, trip and fall injuries.....

Click on the link above to view print examples and tips.

Winter Walking

Winter Walking - Poster

Preventing slips and falls is a task that depends on many factors -- mot importantly YOU.

Take short steps on wet, icy or snowy surfaces
Only carry objects that don't block your vision
Walk slowly and pay attention to the surface you are walking on
Look for black ice and other slippery patches
Wear slip-resistant shoes and boots on wet or icy surfaces
Wear icy grippers
Walk on paths clear of snow and ice - do not take shortcuts
Be careful not to drag water into a building. Walk on mats, wipe off shoes and/or remove boots after entering the building so you don't create an indoor hazard.