What is the ROI of providing ice cleats to employees? It is the financial return from potentially avoided winter slip-and-fall incident costs compared with the complete cost of outfitting employees. For example, if a 1,000-employee organization spends $45,000 on ice cleats and avoids five incidents at an assumed $48,000 per incident, its illustrative net savings would be $195,000, or approximately 433% ROI. These numbers are hypothetical, not promised safety outcomes.

Choosing the right ice cleats for employees starts with understanding how and where they work. Employees who spend their shifts outdoors in snow and ice have different traction requirements than delivery drivers, warehouse workers, or employees walking across icy parking lots.

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.

Who doesn't love winter? With the snow falling gently from the sky, it transforms the world into a picturesque wonderland. It's a time when families come together, hot cocoa is sipped by the fireplace, and memories are made. However, not everyone shares the same sentiment when it comes to winter. For safety professionals, the arrival of winter brings with it a sense of apprehension and concern. As the temperature drops and the ground becomes covered in a blanket of snow and ice, slips and falls become a common occurrence. This is especially worrisome for safety professionals whose main priorit[…]

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[…]

When it comes to ice cleats, opinions tend to fall into two categories. Some see them as a “last resort,” only breaking them out when sidewalks are icy and unavoidable. Others view them as a non-negotiable part of workplace safety gear, just as essential as steel-toe boots or safety glasses.