Take 5 for Safety

Winter Slips and Falls – Per OSHA, Employers Must Do Risk Assessment

Supervisors: Walk down outdoor working and walking surfaces Look at parking lots, entrance ways and stairs Talk to workers about winter ice and snow issues Estimate potential for injury Select and implement controls

Implement C-AD Winter Slip and Fall Controls

Check for rock salt at entrances to buildings Custodians placed rock salt (white buckets) at doors Contact Pete Cirnigliaro or Ray Karol to arrange for a rock-salt

supply for buildings with no custodian Workers and users can use rock salt in emergent situations For routine snow and ice removal, PE performs

Ensure snowflake sign is displayed for high-priority areas Ensure well-lighted walkways Keep walkways clear of debris, water and ice Make workers aware of slip and fall hazards

Winter Walking Tips

Plant Engineering does a good job of keeping the sidewalks and steps clear of snow and ice

However, there may be icy patches they did not get to before you’ve walked to your office, work area, experiment, etc.

Thus, the following ‘How to Walk’ tips … Duh!

How to Prevent a Slip and Fall In Winter Weather

Wear the proper foot gear Take small steps to keep your center of balance under you Walk slowly and never run on icy ground Keep both hands free for balance, rather than in your pockets Use handrails from start to finish Avoid carrying loads on stairways Carry loads that you can see over Keep your eyes on where you are going Test potentially slick areas by tapping your foot on them Step - Don't jump from vehicles and equipment When inside, use floor mats to remove moisture from the soles of

your shoes