WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR -

• Boots with heavy tread and flat bottoms; and Traction/gripping devices such as YakTrax.

SELECT YOUR ROUTE CAREFULLY –

• Stick to sidewalks.
• Avoid shortcuts and areas around construction sites – snow may hide holes and other hazards.

Use extreme caution -

Shuffle your feet and take short steps – it reduces your chances of falling.

Leave your hands/arms free for balance.

On stairs, use the handrail and plant your feet firmly on each step.

Walk like a penguin –knees bent slightly and feet pointed out slightly.

Don’t cross in front of moving snowplows and sanding trucks – it’s safer to cross behind.

Observe extreme caution when entering and exiting vehicles. Warm soles on compact snow/ice can increase the risk of slip/falls. Hang onto the vehicle for support.

Watch out for black ice, overhead/falling hazards (icicles or snow/ice on sloping roofs and in trees), and wet floors/stairways.

Never attempt to walk on a smooth stone, tile, or ceramic surface wearing YakTrax – take them off before entering a building!