Don’t slip upthis winter

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For more Arco expert advice in helping you stay safe at work in winter please visit www.arco.co.uk/winter

WINTER MYTHSIt’s a myth It’s a myth

it’s never too cold to snow cold air makes you sick

SAFETY STATISTICS

In early 2018 icy conditions caused a

>50% rise in fall injuriesCar accidents are 20% more

likely in winter months

16°C

13°C

A workplace temperature

should be at least 16°c, or 13°c

if the work is physical

DID YOU KNOW?

9 in 10 Brits have spoken about weather

in the last 6 hoursSnowflakes have 6 sides but aren’t always unique

Reindeer eyes change colour from golden to blue to

help them see in the dark

WEATHER DATA

A snowstorm can drop 39 million

tonnes of snow

Over 1 million tonnes of rock salt are spread on the

UK’s roads annually

In 2017/18 the coldest UK

temperature was -13°c

and the coldest ever was -27.2°c

-13°C

-27.2°C

10 WINTER DRIVING KIT ESSENTIALS

• Blanket• Shovel• Ice Scraper/De-icer• Snacks• Torch and Batteries

• Extra Screenwash• Warm Clothing• Waterproofs• Sturdy Footwear• Flask with Hot Drink