Walk Safe this Winter

Walk safe this winter -- That is the Department of Environmental Health and Safety's (EH&S) challenge to the university community as the season's snow and ice bring hazardous walking conditions to campus. Employee falls on snow or ice account for more than half of the university's workplace injuries during the winter months. Typical injuries include bruised and strained knees, strained backs, broken bones, and head injuries.

To help address this risk, EH&S recommends that you:

1. Be prepared to walk on snow and ice. 

   • Helpful Hints

   • Winter webpage

2. Pack your car for winter travel

   • Winter Driving A Guide for Your Safety

3. Know FP&M snow removal procedures for roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots.

   • FP&M Snow Removal

4. Report problem sidewalks, parking lots, or building entrances/exits.

   • Call FP&M Service Desk  - (515) 294-5100

5. Looking for a sand bucket on campus to assist with traction?

   • Campus Sand Bucket Locations 

6. Report injuries to your supervisor, seek medical attention (if needed), and fill out a first report of injury.

   • Accidents and Injuries Summary

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