One of the hazards of colder months and wintry weather is the increased chance of slip-and-fall incidents. Rain, sleet, ice and snow can make walking and working surfaces extremely slippery. It can also make outdoor stationary ladders, scaffolding, tanks, stairways and other areas hazardous.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 workplace injuries are caused by snow and ice every year. Many of these injuries can be severe enough to require weeks to months off from work. Regardless of the season or the weather slip, trip and fall injuries can be severe.Besides the injury in and of itself,
