Employers typically neglect the importance of anti-slip, trip, and fall prevention methods when considering winter essentials.

The British winter this year has been a bit more muted than usual, but I strongly recommend preparing your winter slip safety strategy as soon as possible, as well as taking advantage of the great offers BEFORE the snow flies" (when prices will hit premium).

Because of our milder summers, we should expect colder winters. The 2009-2010 season was officially the UK's coldest in more than a decade, according to most reports!

Snow and slippery road conditions kept many people at home and prohibited many commuters from accessing the main highways from minor, non-cleared household areas. It's all too easy to ignore these conditions (especially those in the suburbs).

Preventative measures include purchasing; grit bin kits, industrial rock salt, ice melt solutions, and rigid snow shovels.

Rather than focusing solely on winter necessities like hats, scarves, boots, and heavy sweaters, consider the larger picture.

To combat the "not in my backyard" mentality in cul-de-sacs, closed-off neighbourhoods, and small, tightly knit communities, taking on the challenges of winter can be a fantastic way to unite the community, invest in the future road maintenance and anti-slip requirements for everyone, and thus add value to everyone.