Winter slips and falls
Winter slips and falls are a leading cause of work injuries in the Upper Midwest, and one of the most common injuries we see at SFM. They can have huge impacts, including:
- Hospitalizations, typically from hip and head injuries
- Lengthy recovery times
- Increased costs due to time missed from work
How to avoid slips and falls
Create awareness of winter hazards
Download or order resources to learn best practices for avoiding common winter hazards and raise employee awareness.
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Train your employees
Use SFM's safety training series to educate staff on winter slip-and-fall hazards throughout the winter.
Supervisor Initiated Training (SITs)
Recommended safety products and vendors
Sometimes preventing injuries can be as simple as using a safety product or enlisting the help of a reliable vendor to teach you best practices.
Related videos
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Avoid winter slips and falls: Icy parking lot safety
Duration: 2:50 -
Avoid winter slips and falls: Step down, not out
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Avoid winter slips and falls: Prevent slipping and sliding
Duration: 0:45 -
Avoid winter falls, walk like a penguin (English)
Duration: 0:30 -
Evite las caídas en invierno: camine como un pingüino (Avoid winter falls, walk like a penguin)
Duration: 0:30
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