Safety First in Mother Natures Worst REDUCE LOST TIME INJURIES CAUSED BY SLIPS & FALLS WHEN WORKING ON ICE AND SNOW. Consider the magnitude of costs and losses that are created by injuries from accidental slips and falls. We all know that the expenses associated with injuries of this type extend far beyond medical treatment for both employee and company. The Due North Winter Traction Aids offer a truly ECONOMICAL SOLUTION to a very real SAFETY concern. Due North Winter Traction Aids are lightweight and fit over the footwear people already own and feel comfortable in. This reduces fatigue caused by walking on icy surfaces or from using cumbersome traction aids and unfamiliar footwear.
As reported in the October issue of the Canadian Occupational Health & Safety Magazine. Grocery chain fined $90,000 for injury to young worker By: Canada NewsWireNov 9, 2007 WOODSTOCK, ON (CNW) -- Sobeys Capital Incorporated, a national grocery retailer, pleaded guilty and was fined $90,000 in the Ontario Court of Justice today after a young worker slipped and fell in a grocery store cooler, January 21, 2006. Justice of the Peace Robert Gay heard that the worker suffered a fractured hip after slipping on a piece of ice on the floor of a walk-in food cooler while on duty at the Sobeys store at 379 Springbank Ave., Woodstock. Sobeys pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the floor used by the worker was kept free of obstructions, hazards and accumulations of ice as required by subsection 11(a) of the Regulations for Industrial Establishments. The failure was contrary to paragraph 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge on the total, as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
OH&SA - Employers General Responsibilities 1. The employer shall provide information, instruction and supervision to protect the safety of workers who may be injured by falling: from a height within a structure; from a ladder; through openings in a work surface; while working on a level surface; or while working on and around machinery. 2. The employer, supervisor and workers should keep work surfaces clear of slip and trip hazards to the greatest extent possible. 3. Workers should: follow the instruction and training provided by the employer; learn to recognize potential slip and trip hazards; report to their supervisor, anything they feel could be a threat to sound footing. Factors to Consider in Fall Prevention Eliminating Slips and Trips on a Level Surface All aisles and walkways should be kept free of clutter and debris. Oil spills and other slippery materials should be cleaned up immediately. Areas that are slippery because of the continuous use of water--common in the floriculture industry--should be off-limits as general traffic areas and restricted to those workers who must perform their duties in that area. Workers should put tools away when they are no longer needed. Sand and/or salt should be spread on icy surfaces if work has to be done in the vicinity. If the weather is particularly bad, consider putting the job off until conditions improve. Workers should wear safety footwear, appropriate for the work being done, to prevent slipping and falling on walking surfaces. Get a Grip Before You Slip On Ice & Snow Walk or Run with Confidence on Ice and Snow DueNorth Traction Aids increase traction to help prevent slips and falls on snow and ice, Reducing the risk of possible pulled muscle, fractures and back problems caused by a quick slip or fall. Key Features The Due North Family of Winter Traction Aids covers a full range of footwear, can be used on a greater variety of surfaces and footwear. Longer lasting spikes made of tungsten carbide for superior traction on ice and snow. Non-sparking and ten times stronger than rolled steel and does not "round off" as it wears. The tungsten carbide metal spikes wear and hold their edge longer, resulting in better ice piercing traction, even as they wear down. Replaceable spikes so you can renew the product's effectiveness with minimal expense. The replaceable button designed spike is not just an economical way to extend wear; it's also a safety feature. If caught in a crack or hung up in any way, the button will pull through without tripping the wearer or damaging the rubber. They are without question, the key to the products' overall performance at a minimal cost. Our over sole is made out of 100% natural rubber (like a car tire), that stays flexible in even the most extreme cold temperatures. Most competitors use a lower quality TPR, thermoplastic rubber, that becomes brittle in cold temperatures and does not maintain its flexibility. One-piece molded construction for a safe/secure fit with no straps, buttons, or buckles to break or get hung up on. We sell our product to the United States Air Force, United States Post Office, Canada Post, New York Transit Authority, and many other industrial users like fire departments, paramedics, bus drivers, utility workers, maintenance workers, oil refinery workers and countless others. With that in mind, consider the magnitude of costs and losses that are created by injuries from accidental slips and falls. We all know that the expenses associated with injuries of this type extend far beyond medical treatment for both employee and company. The Due North Winter Traction Aids offer a truly ECONOMICAL SOLUTION to a very real SAFETY concern. Due North Winter Traction Aids are lightweight and fit over the footwear people already own and feel comfortable in. This reduces fatigue caused by walking on icy surfaces or from using cumbersome traction aids and unfamiliar footwear.
	ICE DIAMOND™   Tungsten carbide spikes work Independently. Provides outstanding traction on ice and packed snow. Tungsten carbide wears longer and holds its ice piercing edge better than steel. If caught in a crack or hung up in any way, the button will pull through without tripping the wearer or damaging the rubber. No tools needed to change spikes - easy and fast!
	EVERY DAY   The Everyday is perfect for urban and light duty casual, dress and athletic footwear. 360 degree spike pattern provides more push off and lateral grip. The patented Ice Diamond carbide spikes are integrated into the new open/close split rubber tread for improved traction. Unique support hole on heel strap provides easy adjustment-easy to put on and take off. Ideal for visitors or office personnel who occasionally walk into areas where ice and snow may cause a safety concern. Sizes: S/M (fits M 3-7, W 5-9), L/XL (fits M 8-14, W 10 +).
	ALL PURPOSE TRACTION AIDS   The All Purpose is ideal for any age for those who walk, run, or work outdoors. Special rubber compound and form fitting design retains elasticity in all temperatures to fit over almost any footwear. Wider and thicker heel strap gives better grip, durability and longer wear. Bidirectional tread provides more traction. Quick Fit support holes provide a quick fit and easy adjustment. No snaps, straps or buckles. Compact- folds and stores easily in bag, glove box or pocket. Sizes: Small (fits M 4-7, W 5-8), Medium (fits M 7-10, W 8-11), Large (fits M 10-14, W 11 +
	ALL PURPOSE OVER SIZED TRACTION AIDS   The All Purpose Oversized is specially designed for oversized footwear, ideal for anyone who works or plays outdoors. All the same features as the All Purpose, but designed to fit oversized winter boots. For use on Pac boots, oversized boots and work footwear. Oversized (fits Boot and Pac Boot sizes 10 and up)
APPLICATIONS   JUST SOME OF THE APPLICATIONS Airport Authorities Railway Maintenance Building Maintenance - Apartment, Office Towers & Condo's, Hospitals, etc. Transit Authorities - track & street maintenance. Bus Drivers School Teachers & Janitors Crossing Guards Senior Citizen mobility aid (Home Care) Police and Fire Departments Emergency Medical Technicians Delivery drivers Park and Recreation Departments Military base personnel Refinery workers Cities & Municipalities Ice Arena staff Retail Stores - Grocery, hardware, department, drug, etc (parking lot attendants & grocery cart retrievers (kids). Utilities Snow Removal Companies Truck Drivers - Trucking companies Safety First in Mother Natures Worst
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