--- title: ARE YOU UP TO DATE ON THE CURRENT ICE CLEAT REGULATIONS? description: Stay informed about the current ice cleat regulations and learn how to navigate the lack of industry standards. Discover how to choose the right ice cleat and ensure safety in slippery outdoor conditions. image: https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/images/blog-poster-image-current-regs.jpg --- [![Winter Walking we dont just make ice cleats, we perfect them](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hubfs/Winterwalking_Sep2018/Images/logo.png)](https://www.winterwalking.com/) We don't just make ice cleats, we make slips and falls disappear.® SEARCH ICE CLEATS - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) - [Browse Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [All Ice Cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/ice-cleats/) - [Ice Cleat Categories](https://www.winterwalking.com/color-coded-categories/) - [Walking Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/walking-traction/) - [Working Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/working-traction/) - [Transitional Traction](https://www.winterwalking.com/transitional-traction/) - [About Us](https://www.winterwalking.com/about-us/) - [Resources](https://www.winterwalking.com/slip-fall-tools/) - [Slip Cost Calculator](https://calculator.winterwalking.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.winterwalking.com/) - [Videos](https://content.winterwalking.com/videos-menu) - [Guides](https://content.winterwalking.com/guides) - [Product Training](https://content.winterwalking.com/training) - [Get Started](https://www.winterwalking.com/get-started/) - [Speak With A Product Specialist](https://content.winterwalking.com/product-specialist) - [Become A Distributor](https://content.winterwalking.com/distributor) - [Request A Quote](https://content.winterwalking.com/quote) - [Download Catalog](https://content.winterwalking.com/request-catalog) - [Contact Us](https://content.winterwalking.com/contact) # ARE YOU UP TO DATE ON THE CURRENT ICE CLEAT REGULATIONS? By [Jordan Bell](https://blog.winterwalking.com/author/jordan-bell) 10/7/21, 8:00 AM From time to time, we like to revisit some of our most popular blog entries. If safety professionals are looking for specific information, we’re always happy to provide it. And one of our most popular topics focused on the lack of regulations when it comes to [ice cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/products/). ![Are You Up to Date on The Current Ice Cleat Regulations?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog-poster-image-current-regs.jpg?width=908&name=blog-poster-image-current-regs.jpg "Are You Up to Date on The Current Ice Cleat Regulations?") In my original article, “[Why Are There No Regulations Around Ice Cleats?](https://blog.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats)” I wrote that the main reason for a lack of industry standards or regulations around ice cleats is the number of variables in recreating an outdoor slippery surface. But I don’t think that my post was popular because people wanted to hear why these regulations don’t exist. Instead, what safety professionals really want to know is what can they do in light of the lack of regulations? Trying to operate in a “safe” culture without the existence of standards is more than just tricky or difficult, it can be downright maddening at best and utterly unsafe at worst.  This does not mean that every safety professional needs to become an expert in [ice cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/products/), but it does mean that every safety professional MUST admit that not all[ice cleats and traction aids](https://www.winterwalking.com/products/) are created equal, and then use this acknowledgement as the backbone of their decision making. The lack of industry standards or guidelines around ice cleats makes the marketplace much more confusing. It also increases the risk of purchasing a lesser product rather than a helpful solution. But don’t let the lack of regulation hold you up; just be aware of it during your due diligence process. Our product management team members here at Winter Walking are experts in [ice cleats](https://www.winterwalking.com/products/), so please feel free to lean on us. And don’t let the lack of industry standards slow you down. Instead, let us help you understand [traction aids](https://www.winterwalking.com/products/) and guide you through the marketplace, so you can create your own regulations when picking the right ice cleat. [![SPEAK WITH A PRODUCT SPECIALIST](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3833245/5761ddc6-d66c-460f-870f-92b4382b8378.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3833245/5761ddc6-d66c-460f-870f-92b4382b8378) --- **Thank you for reading. If you found value in this post, please consider sharing it with your LinkedIn network or simply “like” it.** *Jordan Bell is the President of Winter Walking. 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