Winter slips and falls on snow and ice can be a major concern for companies of all sizes. While large companies tend to prioritize safety and continually learn and evolve their policies, smaller companies may implement a safety program and then shift their focus elsewhere. However, this can be a costly mistake. I once had a conversation with a senior executive who experienced several high-cost incidents at his company due to slips and falls on snow and ice during a winter storm. Upon investigating the accidents, it became clear that the employees who slipped and fell were not wearing ice cleat[…]

Weather Madness Winter Weather Forecast. According to forecasters, a fast-moving storm called an Alberta Clipper is expected to bring annoying rain and snow showers from Minnesota to Maryland in the first few days of the week. Alberta clippers are wintertime storms that originate from Alberta, Canada, and swiftly travel along the Great Lakes and Northeast, following the southward dip of the jet stream.

The process of buying ice cleats is a lot like the search for any new product. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times you run into frustration and confusion, and end up spending a lot more time than you’d like to find the ice cleats you need. And it’s a situation where you need to take your time to make sure you’ve found the best and safest traction solution for your employees working outdoors in cold, slippery conditions. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the questions you should ask yourself when shopping for ice cleats to take some of the stress out of the process and keep yo[…]

Weather Madness Winter Weather Forecast. According to forecasters, up to 2 feet of snow is expected to accumulate in the usual lake-effect areas. However, this week's hazardous snow squalls could also reach less typical locations. The lake-effect setup will blanket several states with over a foot of snow, while treacherous snow squalls will prowl along popular highways, extending as far as the central Appalachians in the southeast region until midweek. On Sunday, the same storm that brought feet of snow to the Rockies during Thanksgiving moved into the Great Lakes, initiating several days of w[…]

During a conversation with a safety director from a renowned multinational corporation, he shared with me the challenges they faced with slip and fall accidents caused by icy and snowy conditions. Determined to find a solution, they delved into extensive research, testing, and thorough analysis. Ultimately, they made the decision to invest in ice cleats that they believed were the best available at that time. (Just to clarify, these were not the ice cleats produced by my company.)

Weather Madness Winter Weather Forecast. After several weeks of calm weather across the central and eastern United States, a powerful storm has captured our attention. This storm is anticipated to bring a mixture of precipitation, including rain, snow, wind, and possibly ice, precisely during the busiest travel days leading up to Thanksgiving. Moreover, there is a potential for another storm to cause disruptions for those returning home over the weekend. While this storm will provide much-needed moisture to areas currently dealing with abnormally dry and drought conditions, its timing couldn't[…]