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 Yet many organizations still rely on outdated beliefs that unintentionally increase risk.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[…]

Meteorologist Henry Margusity reports on a massive blizzard currently battering the Northeast, dropping up to 30 inches of snow across areas from New Jersey and New York City up through Southern New England. While this "powerhouse" storm is beginning to head out to sea, places like Maine will continue to see high winds, blowing snow, and heavy accumulation through the afternoon. Unfortunately, the relief will be incredibly short-lived, as a rapid succession of weak clippers and new storm systems are lined up right behind it. Margusity warns that the exact same areas currently being buried will[…]

The 2026 winter season is proving to be one for the record books, and the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday is no exception. According to the latest weather forecast from meteorologist Henry Margusity, a significant weather system is set to transform much of the United States into a classic winter scene just in time for the weekend of February 14. This "Valentine’s Day delivery" is part of a larger, long-term weather pattern driven by a stratospheric warming event. This atmospheric phenomenon is effectively "pancaking" Arctic air southward, ensuring that cold temperatures and snowy conditions r[…]