Ice Traction

When winter arrives, commercial and industrial properties face a much higher risk of slip-and-fall incidents. Wet surfaces, black ice, snow compaction, and vehicle slip zones all add up to serious liability. The real question many safety directors ask is what can be used to build up traction in the snow around your tires if you get stuck?, and by extension what to use for traction on ice across pedestrian and vehicle zones. Rather than relying solely on reactive measures, businesses must adopt a proactive strategy that treats surfaces, not just footwear or tires. Here are five crucial tips that every business should implement to reduce slip-and-fall risk in winter.