Notice Board

TIPS FOR AVOIDING SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS

Southern Alberta winters (as well as spring and fall) can produce rapidly changing conditions resulting in fluctuating temperatures and icy conditions. This increases the risk of slips, trips and falls. To help you stay on your feet, Safety Services invites you to practice “safe walking and follow these prevention tips:

• Check the weather, be prepared, and give yourself extra travel time so you don’t rush.
• Wear appropriate, slip-resistant footwear that is designed for winter use.
• Stay on maintained pedestrian walkways and avoid taking shortcuts.
• As you walk, keep your hands free for stabilization. Hold the railing at stairs.
• Avoid distractions such as using cell phones.
• IF YOU FALL (OR YOU SEE SOMEONE ELSE FALL):
  • Call Security Services at 403.329.2345 to report any injuries or 911 in cases of emergency. Security will provide First Aid services. Report near misses or injuries via the online Safety Reporting System.
  • Call Facilities to report the slippery area at 403.329.2602 (or call Security Services after hours 403.329.2345). 

• Exercise caution when getting in and out of vehicles and in parking lots where snow can melt and refreeze.
• On Ice? Do the penguin shuffle: point your feet outward like a penguin, take short, shuffle-like steps, keep your arms at your side and out of your pockets, concentrate on keeping your balance, watch where you are stepping and go slowly. Watch the Alberta Health Services video to see how it’s done!
• SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL TAKES TIME FROM ALL AREAS ON CAMPUS. Facilities – Grounds Services does their best to prevent ice and clear snow as quickly as possible, but changing weather conditions can make this difficult at times. 
• REPORT WINTER ICE & SNOW HAZARDS:
• If you find some slippery areas as you make your way across campus, contact: Facilities at 403.329.2602 (after hours call Security Services 403.329.2345).  You can also submit an online Hazard Report to Safety Services.