8 Ways to Prevent a Slip and Fall on Your Property this Winter

As Salt Lake City dives into the heart of winter, it is important to keep safety at the forefront of the mind. While an accident on someone else’s property can warrant the need of a lawyer, keeping your property safe is your responsibility. Follow these eight ideas to prevent a slip and fall on your property. 

1. Shovel Your Driveway and Walkway

It snows a lot in Utah. Love it or hate it, shoveling snow as soon as possible is a good way to keep walkways clear. Having the snow cleared for when the sun comes out will make it easier to melt the thin layer that may have been left behind. 

2. Use Ice Melt

That grainy salt you see on sidewalks in front of stores in Salt Lake City does a world of good. The salt will melt any ice it comes into contact with and makes concrete slick-free. Businesses use these frequently to avoid any dealings with a lawyer.  

3. Use Your Garage

Keeping your car in the garage will not only keep your car cleaner, but it will also keep you from needing to use outside walkways to get to your car. 

4. Wear Proper Shoes

Wearing shoes with good grip and tread will help prevent a slip and fall by keeping you balanced when walking outdoors. Smooth soles and ice are not compatible. 

5. Walk Slowly

A slip and fall can be prevented if you are aware of your surroundings. Don’t rush. This rule can also apply at numerous places around Salt Lake City. 

6. Advise Visitors to be Careful

Whether it be a verbal warning or a sign posted by the walkway, it is important for you to properly advise guests of hazardous conditions. You may be held responsible for their accident and they may call a lawyer if you fail to do so.   

7. Walk on the Grass

Walking on grass may be a good idea if your walkways are slick. You’ll have to walk through snow, but it is safer than ice.  

8. Hold on to Something

If walking on ice is unavoidable on your property, holding on to the wall or something else while you walk can help prevent an accident.  

Hayden Ratliff is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.