• Spread grit on walkways, access roads, and working platforms before ice forms.
• Clear snow from scaffolds, stairways, and platforms before resuming work.
• Stockpile grit supplies on site before the winter season begins.
• Implement the winter weather action plan when temperatures drop below 3°C.
• Reduce vehicle and plant speeds on haul roads when conditions are icy.
• Inspect scaffolds, ladders, and access equipment for ice before first use each day.
• Assign specific personnel the responsibility for gritting and snow clearance.
• Remove compacted snow and ice before it bonds to the walking surface.
• Wear boots with good tread and grip suited to winter walking conditions.
• Monitor weather forecasts and prepare gritting teams for overnight frost events.

• DON'T assume gritting once is enough; reapply after rain, thaw, and refreeze.
• DON'T walk on scaffolds, ladders, or platforms without checking for ice first.
• DON'T drive plant at normal speed on icy or snow-covered haul roads.
• DON'T wait until someone slips before starting the gritting programme.
• DON'T leave compacted snow to turn into ice on walkways and access routes.
• DON'T use hot water to clear ice; it refreezes and creates a worse hazard.
• DON'T ignore early morning ice on site; it is the most dangerous time.
• DON'T climb ladders or scaffolds that have ice on the rungs or boards.
• DON'T store grit supplies where they cannot be quickly accessed when needed.
• DON'T forget to grit emergency escape routes and muster point areas.

See also: Winter Working Safety | Frozen Ground and Ice Hazards