Here at Safe Industrial we’re always thinking ahead to when the temperature drops and footpaths become slippery, resulting in thousands of people across the UK accidentally slipping and falling.
Limit the dangers with these tips for looking after your site.
Lighting
Black ice causes enough problems, but not being able to see the ice causes even more issues. Providing well-lit areas around your site is important when attempting to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls. Ensure proper illumination around entrances, exits, pathways, stairways, ramps, roads and crossings.
Wet Leaves
When leaves fall onto the ground and become wet they can present a slip hazard. Not only can they cause people to slip, they can also scatter into piles and obscure the view of kerbs and steps which creates a situation for someone to trip and fall. The best way to counter this is to organise daily checks of regularly used outdoor areas and implementing, if necessary, clearing of debris, especially after strong winds.
Rain and Flooding
Areas of rain water and flooding are not only dangerous in their own right, they are also areas with the potential to freeze over and become icy. To avoid this, fill in potholes, ensure drains are working correctly and use ice management materials such as salt, grit or IceMelt (10kg or 25kg) which you can purchase through us.
Snow, Frost and Ice
Using preventative methods to fight the snow, frost and ice is your best way at preventing slips, trips and falls due to the cold weather. Using grit, salt or ice melt is an effective way of preventing or taking on the issues created by frosty weather as they lower the freezing point of the water.
Our selection of spreaders will make sure that grit, salt or ice melt is spread as effectively as possible. Using a spreader allows you to spread materials evenly, meaning you have successfully treated the area and haven’t wasted product. A spreader is much more time effective than gritting manually, so you can treat a vaster area in a shorter period of time.
Following these tips will support you and your business in protecting your premises from hazards caused by ice and cooler temperatures. Browse EarthWay spreaders to get the most out of your ice management materials.
Be safe this winter!
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