The process of buying ice cleats is a lot like the search for any new product. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times you run into frustration and confusion, and end up spending a lot more time than you’d like to find the ice cleats you need. And it’s a situation where you need to take your time to make sure you’ve found the best and safest traction solution for your employees working outdoors in cold, slippery conditions. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the questions you should ask yourself when shopping for ice cleats to take some of the stress out of the process and keep yo[…]

A corporate safety director once shared with me the numerous challenges he encounters when trying to secure employee buy-ins, especially when it comes to working in harsh conditions like ice and snow. These challenges are not just about convincing employees to adopt safety measures but also about ensuring their consistent and correct usage. He has previously implemented our ice cleats with considerable success, noting a significant reduction in slip-related incidents. However, recognizing the ever-present risks, his company recently embarked on an ambitious new safety initiative: achieving ZER[…]

Indeed, the market for ice cleats and winter traction aids can be overwhelming, with a vast array of products and technologies available, each claiming to offer the best solution for winter safety. Navigating through this sea of options can be daunting, especially for those who are not familiar with the specific needs and requirements of different working environments. However, with our extensive research spanning over four decades, we have gathered the necessary knowledge and expertise to support safety professionals in minimizing slip and fall incidents during the winter season. Our commitme[…]

Ice cleats are a valuable tool for preventing slips and falls in icy conditions. However, we often hear common concerns and misconceptions that deter people from purchasing them. In this blog post, we address these concerns and shed light on the benefits of investing in the right ice traction for shoes or ice cleats from a reliable manufacturer like Winter Walking.

When it comes to ice cleats, there are typically two prevailing perspectives. Some people view ice cleats as a last-ditch effort, only wearing them when absolutely necessary. On the other hand, there are those who see ice cleats as an integral part of workplace safety gear. Consider this: why do your employees use the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they have today? In most cases, companies require certain PPE items as a condition of employment. Safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toe boots, high-visibility clothing, and fire-retardant apparel are all mandatory in many workplaces. Why? It's b[…]

When it comes to ice cleats, most are NOT safe to wear indoors. Traditional ice cleats are engineered for one thing – preventing slip and fall incidents on ice. Since Ice and snow don’t exist indoors, manufacturers don’t concentrate on indoor flooring materials when developing ice cleats to prevent slips and falls. This can severely complicate a company’s goal of reducing slip and fall incidents because, if traditional ice cleats are worn indoors, your employees are now at a high risk of causing a slip hazard. In other words, remember the OUTDOOR slipping incident you may avoid because ice cle[…]