Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls – Outdoors:

With the colder weather and snow we would like to remind everyone of the following tips when on school property. 

  • When entering/exiting your vehicle
    • Use 3 points of contact (hold onto vehicle, seat or wheel with both hands) 
    • If your vehicle is higher off the ground (e.g. pick up truck), exit vehicle facing the cab so that you can maintain 3 points of contact to avoid slips on icy patches
  • Take extra caution and walk slowly by taking shorter steps if there are icy or snowy conditions.  
  • Stay on cleared pathways and be mindful of surface conditions or trip hazards (e.g. pine cones, stones and change in walking surfaces), avoid taking shortcuts
  • Do not carry objects that are too heavy or obstruct your view while walking.