Who doesn't love winter? With the snow falling gently from the sky, it transforms the world into a picturesque wonderland. It's a time when families come together, hot cocoa is sipped by the fireplace, and memories are made. However, not everyone shares the same sentiment when it comes to winter. For safety professionals, the arrival of winter brings with it a sense of apprehension and concern. As the temperature drops and the ground becomes covered in a blanket of snow and ice, slips and falls become a common occurrence. This is especially worrisome for safety professionals whose main priorit[…]

The durability of ice cleats is a commonly asked question among safety professionals. Before purchasing ice cleats, it is essential to understand how long they are expected to last. When someone asks about the lifespan of ice cleats, what they are really asking is how many pairs they will need to get through the winter season. Ice cleats come in various types, some designed for recreational purposes such as walking the dog or shoveling the driveway, while others are specifically built for utility workers, letter carriers, and construction workers. Choosing the wrong type of ice cleat for a spe[…]

The persistent low-pressure system over Canada facilitated the movement of cold air masses from the Arctic into the United States and Canada, driven by the Polar Vortex in the stratosphere. The latest forecast indicates a temporary shift in this pattern, as a high-pressure system is expected to usher in an early Spring, albeit briefly. However, a new wave of low-pressure and colder air is anticipated to approach the United States and Canada in early March.

Kansas, Missouri. Likely to experience more than 4 inches of snow, with some areas receiving 8 to 12 inches throughout Missouri. The snow then diminishes slightly as it moves across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys, before intensifying again in southern Virginia. In North Carolina, around Norfolk, Virginia, they might see 8 to 10 inches at the last moment. Snow showers are expected, with some likely on Thursday and Friday in Pennsylvania as the entire system gradually exits.

Falls are the world’s leading cause of injuries, sending hundreds of thousands of people to the hospital each year alone. Of those cases, only a fraction happen at work, and an even smaller number involve ice/snow-related slip and falls. But if you’re an employer whose workers spend a lot of time outdoors, even one of these incidents is too many. Fortunately, keeping your workers safe during winter is easier than you might think. In this blog post, we’ll look at ways you can prevent slip and falls and other wintertime injuries. Eliminate The Act of Walking on Compromised Surfaces Think about a[…]

The storm is beginning to organize itself. It will sweep across the country, bringing a band of snow through the nation's capital. Snow will also reach Kansas City and St. Louis. Louisville will experience snow as well. After this, another storm is expected to arrive on Wednesday and Thursday.