Workers’ Comp & Winter Hazards: Keeping Employees Safe on the Job

Written on November 25, 2025.

Winter weather doesn’t just affect your property — it can impact your employees’ safety too. From icy parking lots to slick delivery routes, the season brings increased risk for workplace injuries. Fortunately, a combination of preparation, training, and proper coverage can help keep everyone safe and your business running smoothly.

1. Understand the Most Common Winter Injuries

Slips and falls on icy sidewalks or wet floors
Vehicle accidents involving employees driving for work
Cold stress injuries like frostbite or hypothermia for outdoor workers
Lifting injuries from handling snow removal or heavy materials

2. Take Preventative Action

Maintain walkways, entrances, and parking lots by regularly salting and shoveling. Provide absorbent mats at entrances to reduce indoor moisture. For employees working outdoors, offer warm gear and encourage regular breaks in heated areas.

3. Refresh Safety Training

Remind employees about proper footwear, safe lifting techniques, and how to report hazards or injuries promptly. Quick communication can prevent small issues from becoming serious injuries.

4. Review Your Workers’ Compensation Policy

Your Workers’ Comp coverage should match your current operations, payroll, and risk level. If your business has grown, added new roles, or changed locations, a review before year-end ensures accurate coverage and rates.

5. Build a Culture of Safety

Employees who feel empowered to speak up about unsafe conditions are your best defense. Encourage open communication and make safety part of your company culture all year round.

Generazio Associates can help you identify risks, improve workplace safety, and ensure your Workers’ Compensation coverage fits your team’s needs.