Winter Safety Campaign
It's near that time of the year where slips and falls occur at an increasing rate here in Wisconsin on snow and ice covered pavement and wet flooring inside building entrances and in stairways. Many of these falls result in long recoveries due to the painful injuries that can occur such as broken arms, legs and hips, severe back injuries, and concussions.
The number of slip, trip, and fall injuries specifically on slippery surfaces (water and ice) dropped by over 20% between FY08 and FY09. Let's build upon last year's success by continuing this downward trend.
To help avoid a slip or fall this winter, remember to:
*Wear high traction footwear
*Slow down, take short careful steps at first and then adjust your pace to surface conditions
*Point your feet slightly outward to maintain your center of balance
*Use railings or other stable objects when available
*Fully wipe your shoes and boots on floor mats
*Enter and exit your vehicle slowly, holding onto the door and steering wheel while stepping onto or off of a slippery surface
Be careful, don't rush or take shortcuts, evaluate walking surfaces carefully and always use caution especially during winter months to help yourself avoid a slip and fall.
If you haven't already, please click here to view our seven-minute Winter Slips, Trips, and Falls web cast.
And don't forget; "On Ice and Snow, Take it Slow".
