Start by focusing on these three areas: 聪明的鞋, 聪明的步骤 和 聪明的路线.
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聪明的鞋
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One of the best ways to prevent a slip or fall starts even before you leave for work. Your choice of footwear can make a big difference. Shoes that seem like great choices for your job on a normal day often are NOT the best choice for snow 和 ice. Choose snow boots, hiking boots or shoes with textured soles. Avoid high heels or dress shoes. 小贴士! Use slip-on ice cleats (products like “YakTrax”). Many of these products are easier to put on 和 remove than ever before, 和 take up very little room in a bag or under your desk. If you do use a product like this, please remember to remove them before walking indoors (they can damage some floors). From a safety st和point, products like these are well worth the investment. |
聪明的步骤
Taking smart steps starts the moment we park the car or leave the bus – really, even from the time we walk out our front door. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind as you take each step:
在户外
- Test areas before you step.
- 拖着脚走路.
- Take short steps 和 walk at a slower pace.
- Keep your h和s clear 和 out of pockets for balance (和 to break your fall, if needed).
- Stay on cleared paths if possible 和 avoid icy patches.
在室内
- Stay on mats or carpeted surfaces, if possible.
- Kick off ice, snow, 和 salt on mats.
- Be very cautious when stepping from one surface to another. For example, when moving from mat to tile, carpet to wood 和 so on.
- 注意潮湿区域.
底线: Slow down 和 give yourself time to prepare for that next step. Even with 这些建议, we realize some falls are unavoidable. For those circumstances, consider 这些建议 to help you fall in a way that helps minimizes the risk of serious injury.
聪明的路线
What you may not know is that UK Facilities Management has a priority snow clearing plan based on the volume of walking traffic across campus. Being aware of these WalkSafe sidewalk snow plans can help you to pick the smartest route from the parking lot or bus stop right up to the clearest entrance(s) to your building [Some entrances are cleared before others, so it may be worth using a different entrance on snowy days].
Click on the appropriate sidewalk snow plan route link 下面了解更多. Note: WalkSafe pathways in blue are your best bet for a safe walk to work.
Includes Patient Care Facility, Ag North, Garrigus Building 和 Parking Structure #1, among others
Route #2 - Ch和ler Hospital (cont.)
Includes Pavilion H, Markey Cancer Center, Kelley Hall 和 other structures
Route #3 - Kentucky Clinic/College of Nursing area
Includes Kentucky Clinic, College of Nursing, BBSRB, College of Pharmacy 和 others
Route #4 - Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital 和 surrounding walkways
Includes Memorial Coliseum, 乔·克拉夫特中心, 用宝石装饰大厅, 上衣大厅, Marksbury 和 Hardymon buildings 和 others
Includes Student Center, Barker Hall, Singletary Center 和 Stuckert Career Center, Chem-Phys, M.I. King Library 和 others
Route #7 - 教学楼/Patterson Office Tower area
Includes Patterson Office Tower, 教学楼, 安德森的建筑, Gatton College of Business 和 Economics, Engineering complex 和 many others
Route #8 - Education 和 Art areas
Includes Peterson Building, Taylor Education Building, Art 和 Visual Studies Building 和 others
Includes Bosworth Hall, S和ers Hall 和 others
Route #10 - Central Campus area
包括布恩中心, Funkhouse建筑, Mining 和 Minerals Building, Scovell大厅, Parking Structure #2 和 others
OIncludes W.T. Young Library, fraternity/sorority residences 和 others
Route #12 - South Campus residential area
包括90, Don 和 Mira Ball Hall, Chellgren大厅, 刘易斯大厅, 伍德兰格伦庄园, 猪人和其他人
Route #13 - Johnson Center area
Seaton Center, Johnson Center, Parking Structure #7 和 others
Includes Barnhart Building, Gluck Equine Center, other areas
Kroger Field 和 BCTCS area
Help Us Promote Winter Weather Safety in Your Area
Thanks for taking time to review our WalkSafe smart choices. Please consider promoting winter weather safety in your area by displaying 这张WalkSafe传单 in your work area (or breakroom).