Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls on Snowy Job Sites

Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls on Snowy Job Sites

By basinadmin| PPE| Safety Training| 2025
December 27, 2025•2 min read

Winter creates some of the most dangerous working conditions for industrial and oil-field crews. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls — one of the leading causes of workplace injuries every year.

To keep workers safe, employers must stay proactive with hazard control, PPE, and proper training.

Why Slips & Falls Happen More in Winter

Cold weather brings conditions that reduce stability and mobility:

  • Icy surfaces form unexpectedly

  • Snow hides hazards like uneven ground or equipment

  • Wet entryways become slippery

  • Bulky winter clothing limits movement

  • Reduced daylight decreases visibility

Understanding these risks helps teams better prevent them.

Essential Prevention Strategies

1. Clear Snow and Ice Frequently

  • Treat walkways with salt or sand

  • Remove snow before workers arrive

  • Assign continuous monitoring during storms

2. Use Proper Winter PPE

  • Slip-resistant, insulated footwear

  • Traction devices (ice cleats or spikes)

  • High-visibility outerwear for low-light areas

3. Improve Site Visibility

  • Install proper lighting in pathways and work zones

  • Mark hazards in brightly visible colors

  • Keep safety signage clear of snow

4. Keep Walkways Dry

  • Use floor mats at indoor/outdoor transitions

  • Ensure drainage pathways are open

  • Immediately clean icy or wet surfaces

5. Train Workers for Winter Hazards

  • Teach safe walking techniques: short steps·hands free·eyes up

  • Review site-specific danger zones

  • Encourage reporting hazards immediately

Safety Starts With Good Habits

Encouraging small daily precautions can drastically reduce incidents:

✔ Walk slowly and take shorter strides
✔ Wear the right footwear every day
✔ Use handrails when available
✔ Maintain 3-point contact when climbing equipment

Winter injuries are preventable when teams stay alert and properly equipped.

Don’t Wait for Accidents — Prevent Them

Slips, trips, and falls can lead to serious injuries, lost work time, and costly claims. By implementing strong winter safety practices, you protect your most valuable asset: your people.

Improve Winter Safety With Basin Safety Consulting

Basin Safety Consulting supports businesses in strengthening safety culture and improving winter readiness through practical training and guidance.

📞 Contact us today to schedule seasonal safety training

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Guidance, Compliance, Security. We possess the experience and personnel to serve our client's most advanced needs in a cost sensitive manner. Through advanced training, innovative solutions, and integrated approaches to service, we've created sustainable and transferrable safety services that will last the life of your organization. Basin Safety operates several expanding divisions with a unified purpose - to assist our client's in keeping their personnel and their assets safe. Basin Safety Consulting Basin Safety Training Basin Safety Services Basin Safety Supply Our personnel offer experience in upstream, midstream, and conventional fixed industrial applications. We offer custom built safety programs and management as well as operational guideline development and regulatory compliance. Critical staff selection is our specialty, and we understand the value of having the right people in the right positions. From major oil and gas producers to family run service companies, Basin Safety can serve you with the experience and availability you rely on when it comes to your people, your assets, and our company's reputation.

Basin Safety

Guidance, Compliance, Security. We possess the experience and personnel to serve our client's most advanced needs in a cost sensitive manner. Through advanced training, innovative solutions, and integrated approaches to service, we've created sustainable and transferrable safety services that will last the life of your organization. Basin Safety operates several expanding divisions with a unified purpose - to assist our client's in keeping their personnel and their assets safe. Basin Safety Consulting Basin Safety Training Basin Safety Services Basin Safety Supply Our personnel offer experience in upstream, midstream, and conventional fixed industrial applications. We offer custom built safety programs and management as well as operational guideline development and regulatory compliance. Critical staff selection is our specialty, and we understand the value of having the right people in the right positions. From major oil and gas producers to family run service companies, Basin Safety can serve you with the experience and availability you rely on when it comes to your people, your assets, and our company's reputation.

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