With wintry conditions causing slippery surfaces, make sure your home and business are protected from slips and falls. Slips, falls, and trips are the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths; and, icy conditions are a leading cause of those falls. As another winter storm has hit the Mid Atlantic region in the states Frederick Mutual operates (Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina), follow these tips to prevent falls at your workplace and home:
Wear the Right Shoes: Grooved, non skid rubber treads can help to avoid slips and trips on the ice and snow and indoors where water can be tracked in at the workplace.
Step Carefully: Avoid walking on icy patches, and hidden ice patches under the snow and slush. Take short and flat steps over these areas. If you are going up stairs remember to face the railing and use both hands to hold on to the rails as you step sideways.
Make sure all indoor wet spots are marked, especially near entryways. Make sure all entryways have a non slip rug to wipe feet at your business or home.
Use caution while getting in and out of vehicles. Use the vehicle for support if you need.
Watch for slippery floors when you enter any building or home.
Report any untreated surfaces at your workplace to the manager so proper measures can be done to prevent falls.
Bring a bag of kitty litter or sand to spread on icy surfaces.
Avoid going outside to exercise and run. Try to do home workouts, if possible.
Secure Insurance for your Business & Home in Wintry Conditions
Frederick Mutual offers competitive liability insurance for your business and home. Before slips, trips and falls occur at your office, workplace or home make sure you have insurance to cover you. If you live in Maryland, Pennsylvania, D.C., Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina see which insurance coverages are available to you to protect your home or business. If you are facing wintry conditions with no coverage or improper coverage contact marketing@frederickmutual.com today to request a quote on your business or homeowners insurance today. With the groundhogs predictions winter will continue to last so prioritize your safety today!