Why Visual Alerts Matter for Winter Safety
Every winter, slips, trips, and falls cost businesses time, money, and employee well-being. Icy sidewalks, parking lots, and entryways are among the most common hazards, yet many incidents happen simply because people don’t realize the danger until it’s too late.
That’s where visual alerts make a difference. IceAlert® signs change color automatically as temperatures approach freezing, shifting from white to bright blue. This immediate, highly visible signal helps employees, visitors, and customers recognize when conditions are dangerous—before an accident occurs.
Visual warnings improve awareness across all environments:
- Parking lots and sidewalks: Visitors know to walk carefully or take alternate routes.
- Stairways and ramps: Employees are reminded to use extra caution.
- Loading docks and warehouses: Safety teams can act quickly to apply ice melt or sand.
Beyond reducing accidents, IceAlert® supports OSHA’s emphasis on effective hazard communication. Clear signage ensures compliance while showing employees that safety is a top priority. By adding this simple layer of protection, organizations reduce liability and create safer spaces for everyone.
Ready to add IceAlert® to your winter safety plan?
IceAlert, Inc.
20460 SW Avery Ct.
Suite B
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone 503-692-6656
Toll Free 1-800-831-4551
Fax 503-692-6657
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