As we step into another winter, the reality of icy walkways and frozen work sites presents an urgent reminder: slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of lost-time injuries, especially in the health and community care sectors. With a compliance campaign running from April 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2025, health and safety inspectors are homing in on workplaces to ensure proper measures are in place to prevent these incidents.
Understanding the Slips, Trips, and Falls (STFs) Compliance Campaign
This campaign aims to:
- Prevent injuries that stem from unsafe workplace conditions and practices.
- Raise awareness of the slip, trip, and fall risks that workers face every day.
- Support compliance and ensure workplaces are taking proactive steps to identify hazards and establish preventive measures.
With increased scrutiny from inspectors in health care and community settings, having effective solutions in place to address STF risks is more critical than ever.
Link to Full Campaign: the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD), in collaboration with the Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA)
ICETRED™ Ice Traction Devices Are Your Partner in Winter Safety
To support these compliance goals, Dentec Safety’s ICETRED™ traction devices provide an excellent solution for workers facing winter’s icy grip. Designed for optimal performance on ice and snow, ICETRED™ cleats are crafted from durable, natural rubber and equipped with tungsten carbide spikes, providing unmatched traction in even the most challenging winter conditions.
Why ICETRED™?
- Exceptional Durability
Constructed from resilient materials, ICETRED™ cleats are built to withstand the harsh demands of outdoor work, from construction sites to health care facilities, where icy pathways can lead to dangerous falls. - Reliable Traction on Varied Surfaces
These ice cleats don’t just stop at snow and ice—they also provide firm grip on concrete, asphalt, and other surfaces commonly encountered in health care and community settings. - Comfort and Flexibility for All-Day Wear
ICETRED™ is designed with worker comfort in mind, allowing for long-term wear without discomfort or fatigue, making them an ideal choice for staff on their feet for extended periods. - Spark-Safe for High-Risk Environments
ICETRED™ devices have been third-party tested to meet spark safety standards for environments with ignition risks, which makes them suitable for a range of high-risk settings.
Winter Traction Devices in Health Care and Community Care
Health Care Facilities:
The risks of slips and falls are especially pronounced in kitchens, washrooms, and entryways, where icy surfaces can make routine tasks hazardous. ICETRED™ traction devices provide essential support for health care workers navigating these challenging spaces.
Community Care Environments:
Home care aides and other community workers often have to cross untreated driveways and icy walkways. With ICETRED™, they can do so safely, enhancing both worker and patient safety during their visits.
Aiding Compliance and Prevention with ICETRED™
By equipping workers with ICETRED™ devices, employers in the health care and community care sectors can make significant strides toward meeting the STF compliance standards. This proactive approach not only protects workers but also contributes to healthier, safer work environments, minimizing lost workdays and associated costs.
Stay Safe This Winter
This winter, don’t let icy conditions stand in the way of a safe workday. With Dentec Safety’s ICETRED™ Ice Traction Devices, your team will be equipped to navigate any winter condition with confidence. By reducing STF risks, ICETRED™ supports the goals of the ongoing compliance campaign and helps workplaces stay ahead of winter’s challenges.
Equip your team today with ICETRED™ and take a confident step forward in safety this winter!
Dentec Safety is a leading manufacturer and distributor of safety products in the North America since 2004. Dentec Safety is dedicated to providing the highest quality safety products and solutions delivering enhanced value and comfort. Our expertise from decades of experience in Industrial Safety and our innovative design technologies have solidified us as thought leaders in the field. Protection and comfort are at the core of everything we do at Dentec. As a leading manufacturer of Safety Solutions, it is our mission to help organizations do the right thing, keep their employees safe and exceed Industry Health & Safety Standard.
