How to Prevent Slips and Falls This Winter
Working outdoor in winter brings its share of risks; therefore, it is important to be prepared to avoid accidents at all costs!
Among those risks, falls on icy surfaces are recurrent. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, accidental falls are the most common cause of injury across the country. In addition, nearly 654,000 fall-related hospital visits were reported last year. It is therefore necessary to equip your feet with equipment that can reduce slipping hazards.
With Baffin boots, you can ensure that you have the most effective protection in terms of slip resistance, but also many other key aspects of winter foot protection.
- Clear snow from walkways and driveways
- Walk at a slower pace
- Avoid carrying heavy loads on icy surfaces
- Walk in a “penguin style” for better traction
- Invest in high-quality winter boots and cleats
Complete and assured foot protection
It is essential for workers to feel safe from head-to-toe, year-round. Baffin’s winter safety boots are designed to keep workers safe at colder temperatures. One of Baffin’s main points of difference is their Real-World Testing and Cold Comfort Ratings. Baffin is committed to real world testing their products to ensure they will succeed for others, when they need them to most. Alongside thermal testing in labs, each rating has been determined by extensive use of Baffin product in real-world application on expeditions and jobsites around the world. If a product doesn't stand up to the elements, it goes back to the development stage. Baffin SVP, Mark Hubner, insists, "this aspect is important because if the product does not reach our expected standard, we can improve it to ensure it won’t fail for the consumer."
Each Baffin product also has a Real-World TestedTM Cold Comfort Rating, which recommends comfort levels associated with Baffin footwear. These ratings help customers ensure they are choosing the right boot for their needs.Slip-Resistant, IceBite ® Technology
Baffin’s IceBite® technology offers 3X better traction on ice than traditional rubber soles, eliminating the need for external cleats. A prime example of this technology can be found in ICE MONSTER. ICE MONSTER’s outer sole features a cutting-edge lug design that maximizes grip and helps prevent slips. Learn more about ICE MONSTER here.
Comfort in the spotlight
Comfort is an essential part of worker safety. Baffin boots aren’t just slip-resistant, they also protect against electrical hazards, are CSA and ASTM certified and offer reliable toe protection. Made from non-metallic materials, they remain flexible and lightweight, improving mobility while reducing foot fatigue by absorbing impact and vibration.
