Winter slip-and-fall risks at a factory don't begin and end at the front door. Employees may walk across icy parking lots, loading docks and outdoor work areas before entering the facility. Maintenance teams may move between buildings throughout the day. Other employees may spend hours working outside in winter conditions. That means choosing the right industrial ice cleats for factory employees depends on how and where employees work. For many industrial facilities, the decision comes down to two types of traction: ice cleats designed for frequent indoor/outdoor transitions and more aggressiv[…]

Keeping fleet employees safe in winter requires more than preparing the vehicles. Drivers, technicians, delivery employees and field crews regularly step out of their vehicles onto icy parking lots, loading areas, sidewalks and job sites. That makes ice cleats for fleet safety an important part of a winter slip-and-fall prevention program. But fleet employees have different needs than workers who spend their entire shift outdoors. Because they frequently move between vehicles, buildings and outdoor surfaces, their ice cleats need to provide winter traction without getting in the way of the res[…]

Most traditional ice cleats should not be worn indoors. Aggressive studs designed to grip ice can become slippery on hard indoor floors and may damage some flooring. However, ice cleats designed specifically for frequent indoor/outdoor transitions can reduce these concerns and may be appropriate for workers who move between icy outdoor surfaces, buildings and vehicles throughout the day.

A practical guide for separating fact from fiction in winter safety Slips and falls are one of the most common workplace injuries during winter. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated beliefs that unintentionally increase risk. These myths lead to underestimating hazards, misusing equipment, and assuming workers are safer than they truly are. Myth 1: “We use salt, so we are covered” Reality: Salt helps, but it is not a complete solution. Salt becomes ineffective when temperatures fall below certain levels. Even when applied correctly, refreezing happens overnight, shaded areas remain sl[…]

Yes, ice cleats can damage hardwood floors, especially if they use metal studs, spikes, or coils designed to grip ice outdoors. This is one of the most common questions people ask once winter weather hits, and it usually comes up right after someone realizes they need traction outside, but they also need to walk through indoor spaces like lobbies, hallways, offices, or homes. In this guide, we’ll break down why ice cleats can scratch hardwood floors, what types of floors are most at risk, why the indoor transition is where problems happen, and what to do instead to protect floors and prevent s[…]

Most organizations with winter operations have a safety program in place. Drivers are trained. Ice cleats are issued. Policies outline when and where traction should be worn. Yet winter slip and fall injuries continue to occur, often involving experienced delivery drivers and field technicians who understand the risks. When this happens, safety leaders frequently ask the same question. Why are slips still happening despite a winter safety program? The answer often lies in a problem most programs do not address at all.