Safety Information
Disclaimer:
Ice grippers, such as OCSystem® spikes or studs, can be an effective solution to walking on ice or snow, providing slip resistance and reducing the likelihood of falling. However, OCSystem® ice grips will not eliminate the inherent risks presented by walking in such conditions, and even when wearing footwear fitted with OCSystem® ice grips you should always exercise caution and extreme care. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Best practice:
Before using footwear with OCSystem® ice grips in ice and snow, make sure your ice grips are in good condition and are securely located, and be sure to check regularly that ice or snow has not become compacted around the studs when wearing them. Walk slowly and be aware of changes in terrain, use handrails or other aids where provided, and exercise extreme caution if carrying loads. Avoid ice where possible and don't walk on ice unless you have to. Exercise particular caution between 6am to 11am when temperatures are generally at their coldest.
What to avoid:
Unless the ice grips are retracted, footwear fitted with OCSystem® ice grips are not for indoor use and can be slippery on smooth surfaces like tile, stone, and ceramic. The ice grips can also wear down quickly on concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces, so make sure to retract them when not needed.
Ice grippers, such as OCSystem® spikes or studs, can be an effective solution to walking on ice or snow, providing slip resistance and reducing the likelihood of falling. However, OCSystem® ice grips will not eliminate the inherent risks presented by walking in such conditions, and even when wearing footwear fitted with OCSystem® ice grips you should always exercise caution and extreme care. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Best practice:
Before using footwear with OCSystem® ice grips in ice and snow, make sure your ice grips are in good condition and are securely located, and be sure to check regularly that ice or snow has not become compacted around the studs when wearing them. Walk slowly and be aware of changes in terrain, use handrails or other aids where provided, and exercise extreme caution if carrying loads. Avoid ice where possible and don't walk on ice unless you have to. Exercise particular caution between 6am to 11am when temperatures are generally at their coldest.
What to avoid:
Unless the ice grips are retracted, footwear fitted with OCSystem® ice grips are not for indoor use and can be slippery on smooth surfaces like tile, stone, and ceramic. The ice grips can also wear down quickly on concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces, so make sure to retract them when not needed.