Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots – Try these Safety Tips!

• In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy.
• During bad weather, avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Instead, wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice; boots made of non-slip rubber or neoprene with grooved soles are best.
• Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles; use the vehicle for support.
• Walk in designated walkways. Do NOT take shortcuts over grassy areas, snow piles and other frozen areas as they can be hazardous.
• Point your feet out slightly like a penguin! Spreading your feet out slightly while walking on ice increases your center of gravity.
• Keep your hands out of your pockets. Hands in your pockets while walking decreases your center of gravity and balance.
• Watch where you are stepping and … GO S-L-O-W-L-Y !!

Thanks to Great West and the South Sioux City Safety and Wellness Committee for sharing these tips with us! I will be using that penguin walk from now on! Great idea!

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