Get a Grip – Don’t slip up with Portwest Ice Grips
The risk of slips, trips and falls on snow and ice can be very high in these slippery underfoot conditions. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice and help you to stay safe this winter on icy pavements. Walking to and from car parks or between buildings this week requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling so check out our range of anti slip footwear and ice grips by clicking here.
It is also important to keep these important safety tips in mind:
- When walking. approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy.
- Walk in designated walkways as much as possible. If on a hill, you may need to walk along its grassy edge for traction.
- Bend slightly and walk flat-footed with your centre of gravity directly over the feet as much as possible.
- Extend your arms out to your sides to maintain balance.
- If you are carrying, try not to carry too much and leave your hands and arms free to balance yourself.
- Keep your hands out of your pockets. Hands out of your pockets while walking lowers your centre of gravity and increases balance. You can help break your fall with your hands free if you do start to slip.
- Watch where you are stepping and go slowly. This helpsyour reaction time to changes in traction.
- When walking on steps always use the hand railings and plant your feet firmly on each step.
- Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles and use the vehicle for support.
- Take short steps or shuffle for stability. It also helps to stop occasionally to break momentum.
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