Nurses Now: Staying Safe in the Rain

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We’ve had a lot of rain this week, making our ramps and pavements slippery.  Whether you are on or off-campus, be sure to take care when walking to prevent injuries from slipping and falling!

You can reduce the risk of slipping on wet ramps and pavement by:

  • taking your time and paying attention to where you are going

  • adjusting your stride to a pace that is suitable for the walking surface and the tasks you are doing

  • avoid running - especially on upward or downward hills/pathways

  • walking with the toes pointed slightly outward

  • making wide turns at corners

  • bending slightly forward to center your gravity and keeping your hands free from pockets or holding objects