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“Parking lots are an afterthought to a lot of people,” one National Safety Council expert says. They also are part of an employer’s premises for OSHA injury-recording purposes.
Winter weather is a well-known headache for commuters. But when people arrive at work, they have to face yet another hazard: sidewalks and parking lots that may be icy or slick.
While walking to and from vehicles in a parking lot, workers should help prevent slips and falls by looking for broken pavement and grating, as well as leaks and spills from engine oil or antifreeze.
