In the image, the worker is stepping directly onto a sheet of black ice while carrying a heavy metal toolbox, causing his feet to slide out from under him. He has no traction aids on his boots, no salt or ice melt has been applied to the walkway, and he’s working without proper winter PPE despite the freezing conditions. His posture shows he’s losing balance, and the swinging toolbox adds momentum that increases the chance of a hard fall. This situation reflects a combination of slip hazards and cold-weather risk factors that were not controlled.
Workers should clear […]
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