Prepare employees to recognize ice and snow hazards, adjust how they walk in winter, and lower the chance of injury when a fall still happens.
By its very nature, winter walking is a seasonal safety issue, usually limited to several months. Yet thousands of serious injuries happen every winter. The personal and financial impacts of a wintertime injury can last throughout the year for the individual and for the employer.This safety video helps the viewer understand the need to adjust our walking behavior and techniques when the snow begins to fall. Viewers will learn:Why we need to adjust our walking techniques in winterWinter hazards to be alert forWalking techniques for winter conditionsProcedures for staying on your feetTechniques to minimize the effects of a fall
Winter walking safety training is useful for any employee who walks outdoors in snow or ice, including in parking lots, loading areas and building entrances. Delivery drivers, maintenance crews, warehouse staff and office workers all face slip hazards during winter. A refresher before the first snowfall each season keeps safe habits fresh.
OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, 29 CFR 1910.22, covers slipping hazards at work, including snow and ice. It requires employers to keep walking surfaces free of hazards such as snow and ice. Employers typically meet this with clearing, salting and sanding, plus training employees on safe winter walking.
To walk safely on ice and snow, take short steps, keep your feet flat and your weight centered over them, and slow down. Keep your hands out of your pockets for balance, wear footwear with good traction, and watch for black ice near entrances, curbs and parking spots.
If you start to fall on ice, try to relax rather than stiffen, and avoid catching yourself with straight arms. Aim to land on the side of your body, bend your knees and elbows, and protect your head by tucking your chin. These techniques reduce the force on wrists, hips and the back of the head.
The most common winter slip and fall hazards are black ice, packed snow, wet floors inside entrances, and icy stairs, ramps and curbs. Getting in and out of vehicles is another frequent cause of falls. Thousands of serious winter injuries happen every year, with costs that can affect both workers and employers.
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