Keeping walkways, lots and doorways clear of snow and ice is essential to protecting workers during winter conditions.

Winter safety duties for employers:

• Keep parking lots and walkways clear of snow and ice.
 

• Be pro-active. Monitor the weather and expect slippery conditions.
 

• Clear ice and snow before workers need to get in or out of the parking lot.
 

• Use salt, sand or another proven anti-slip material to keep lots and walkways clear.
 

• Make sure workers working outdoors wear appropriate footwear for conditions.
 
• Provide good lighting and clear path markings in lots and walkways.
 

• Clearly identify steps, ramps and other elevation changes.
 

• Clean up spills and wet areas inside immediately and mark the area.
 

• Secure mats and rugs that do not lay flat.
 

• Define everyone’s role in preventing slips and falls, and communicate those roles to all employees

Follow up and, if necessary, address slip, trip and fall concerns reported by employees. Small actions make a big difference in keeping workers safe during winter.