What to look for in winter safety gear - and which brands safety teams rely on Harsh winters expose weak safety equipment fast. Ice, snow, freezing rain, and refreeze cycles create conditions where standard gear simply does not hold up. For safety managers, facility leaders, and procurement teams, choosing the right winter safety equipment brands is critical to reducing slip and fall incidents and keeping workers safe. This guide explains what makes winter safety equipment reliable and highlights trusted brands by category, so organizations can build an effective winter safety program for hars[…]

Meteorologist Henry Margusity forecasts a turbulent start to January 2026, beginning with a clipper system today that brings light snow to the Northeast. A more significant system is close behind, targeting the Great Lakes and Northeast from Tuesday night into Wednesday with heavier snow—particularly for Upstate New York and Northern Michigan—and a potential icy mix for New England. While a brief milder pattern may offer respite for some later this week, Margusity warns it will be short-lived as another storm targets the Midwest with roughly 4 inches of snow by Friday or Saturday. Looking furt[…]

When winter arrives, many people assume better winter boots are the answer to icy conditions. Warm, waterproof, slip resistant boots are often seen as the primary solution for winter safety. But when it comes to actually preventing slips and falls on ice, winter boots alone are not enough—especially in high-risk work environments where one fall can mean lost time, recordable incidents, and serious injury. This article breaks down how ice cleats differ from winter boots and explains why ice cleats are the most effective tool for preventing winter slips and falls. For safety professionals respon[…]

Meteorologist Henry Margusity forecasts active winter weather leading into the holiday, starting with a system tracking into the Northeast tomorrow, December 23rd. This disturbance is expected to bring a general 1 to 4 inches of snow to the region, with locally higher amounts possible and a risk of ice accumulation across the Appalachians and south-central Pennsylvania. The system will likely bring snow into New York City and potentially as far south as Baltimore before transitioning to a wintry mix. Concurrently, a "Pineapple Connection" is streaming moisture into the West, dumping heavy snow[…]

Forget the reindeer and the magic dust for a moment. Let’s talk logistics. Consider the operational demands: One night. Billions of stops. Diverse, unpredictable terrain ranging from slick urban loading zones to frozen rural driveways. When we talk about high-stakes, time-critical delivery operations, nobody has more experience than the man in the red suit. He runs the tightest supply chain on the planet. But here is the industry secret that keeps the operation running smoothly: when the pressure is on, Santa doesn’t rely on "Christmas magic" to stay vertical on the ice.

Meteorologist Henry Margusity reports that the icy winter grip continues on December 15, 2025, with a potent cold front expected to sweep across the northern United States later this week. While current conditions show scattered snow showers in the Great Lakes and Appalachians, the approaching system for Thursday and Friday poses a significant threat of "flash freezes." As the front passes, precipitation is forecast to transition rapidly from rain to snow, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperatures—some areas are already seeing single digits—creating hazardous, slippery surfaces. Intense arct[…]