How to avoid slips and falls in winter

The positive side of winter is the snowmen, Christmas and New Year. The flip side of holiday cheer, however, is struggling with sidewalks and ice-covered roads. Unless you are lucky to live on the west coast, or in the deep south, it is most likely that you have faced this problem. The surfaces covered with ice in winter, become a danger that nobody is obliged to transit. Prevent slips, trips and falls, try to be prepared and be proactive.

• Shovel snow
• Salt
• The melting of ice
• Sand
• Sand for cats
• The shoes with studs

one

Remove snow from all surfaces. Cold air and snow are sometimes the first indicator that difficult times are approaching. It is important to take snow with shovels out of your way, a sidewalk or driveway, as soon as possible. The more time he stays there, the harder he gets and the more he will have to lift. Then, before you know it, you will have a thick layer of ice that used to be snow.

two

Pour some salt on the surface of the snow. Products like "Magic Salt", burn and break the ice chemically. "Magic Salt" is effective at temperatures as low as 0 degrees. Some ice melting products are bad for grass, so it is important to use these products conservatively.

3

Throw some sand on the ice to create traction. Sand can be a powerful weapon when it comes to fighting against slippage. If you do not have access to sand, try using cat litter. You need an abrasive surface to counteract the slippery surface.

4

Buy some shoes with studs. Sometimes you will not be able to avoid the ice. Buy some shoes with ice or snow blocks, it will really help you dig your sharp points on the icy surfaces, with each step you take.

5

You can buy shoes that have fastening systems, or you can buy the cleats themselves and adapt them to your shoes to prevent slips and falls in winter.

• If you buy ice blocks to avoid slipping or falling in winter, be careful where you place your feet. The tips on the bottom of the shoes could be a knife if you are careless.