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3. you should ensure that 6. your forklift truck operating areas can become slip hazards. order and provide a shovel for
the building shell is in good areas must be kept free of snow Umbrellas left in a pile can also snow clearing in treacherous
condition and close unnecessary and ice. When the temperature produce puddles and hence slip conditions.
openings, including roller is forecast to fall to freezing hazards of their own, so consider
shutters and side access doors. point or below, prepare these placing a bucket near the 10. looking further ahead,
Identify any concealed spaces, areas using rock salt. Remember entrance to house them. it is a good idea to question
such as the space above a to check all walkways are kept whether personnel need to be
suspended ceiling or a crawl free of snow and ice. 8. also make sure that a sufficient out on the highways in poor
space below the floor, which amount of warning signage is weather. at the very least, your
may contain vulnerable piping. 7. a key area that must be available for distribution and use organisation should have a
Consider providing temporary considered is the entrance to in affected areas. policy in place that covers those
interior openings to allow heat your premises, since snow and who drive for the business and
in to reach those areas. ice from footwear may create wet 9. If you have company which suggests when driving
floors, especially on hard surfaces. vehicles, you should check should be suspended.
4. Check the condition of your you should have provisions in the condition of the tyres for
windows and frames to prevent place to clean up the water, the amount of grip required n For more advice on
draughts that may make the display appropriate signs, and to drive in snow and ice. cold weather, contact
workplace too chilly. also check place suitable mats on the floor. you should also check all of any member oF the boSS
the condition of the outside Without proper attention, these the lights are in full working h&S team on 0845 450 1565.
doors and door frames to ensure
that swelling in damp conditions
has not made it difficult for the
door to open or close easily.
this is particularly critical for
fire exit doors, which should be
monitored frequently.

5. familiarise yourself with the
location of underground water
mains, and ensure adequate
depth of cover is maintained,
especially where construction,
excavation or erosion has
occurred.

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