Don’t slip up this winter
December 19, 2017
Tracy Haas Depa
Photo: marcduf/iStockphoto
Winter weather is a well-known headache for commuters. But when people arrive at work, they have to face yet another hazard: sidewalks and parking lots that may be icy or slick.
“In 2014, there were 42,480 workplace injuries and illnesses involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate,” according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These incidents were the result of falls, slips or trips; overexertion and bodily reaction; transportation incidents; or contact with objects and equipment. Of these injuries and illnesses, 82 percent were results of falls on the same level.
Don’t get hurt:
“It seems that every business has at least one serious injury or workers’ compensation claim a year related to falls in parking lots or on other exterior grounds,” the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation states.
To help stay safe while navigating parking lots in wintry conditions, the Snow and Ice Management Association recommends workers:
Look up for snow or ice that may fall or break away from awnings, buildings and windows.
Thanks for the share, NSC!
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