To prevent accidents and injuries caused by snowfall

• On the white line of the pedestrian crossing

Even if it looks dry, a thin ice film may be formed, making it slippery.

• Sidewalks where cars enter and exits (parking parking lots, gas stations, etc.)

The ice on the road surface may be polished by the tires of the car coming in and out may be very slippery.

• Bus and taxi platforms

It may be squeezed and slippery. Also, pay attention to the steps between the sidewalk and the roadway.

• Slope

It is easier to slip and fall down when going down than going up. Be especially careful when you go down.

• Cutting of road heating

Snow and ice may not melt and steps may be formed, making it partially slippery.

Let's know how to walk well without falling!

• Let's walk at a small step.

The basic principle is "penguin walking" that reduces the stride and walks soon.

• Let's walk with the entire back of your shoes on the road surface.

Put your body's center of gravity slightly forward and walk with the whole back of your shoes on the road surface as much as possible. Also, choose footwear with less slippery shoe sole. (Rubber boots with a high friction coefficient, etc.)

One of the safety measures is to devise things to wear, such as wearing hats and gloves, in case of falling.
Walking with both hands in your pocket or drinking alcohol, your sense of balance is dull and it is dangerous.
Also, snow and ice on the roof may fall, so pay attention to the roof. You need to be careful especially on warm days.

Source: Prime Minister's Office website https://www.kantei.go.jp/english/headline/bousai/setsugai.html (outside site)

1. In the park, he slipped on a stone wet with snow and fell, and bruised his left knee. (Male / 20s / mild illness)
2. While driving on a bicycle after snowfall, the tires slipped on the floor and fell. (Male / 20s / mild illness)
3. While crossing the pedestrian crossing, I slipped on the frozen ground. (Women / 50s / mild condition)
4. While driving a 50cc scooter, he slipped and fell down when he stopped. (Women / 50s / mild condition)
5. While walking with a cane, the cane slipped down on the sidewalk where snow remained. (Male / 50s / mild condition)
6. The passenger car slipped on the frozen ground, collided with a telephone pole and injured his face. (Women / 60s/moderate)
7. When I got off the bus, I slipped down due to snow. (Women / 60s/moderate)
8. While walking in the outdoor aisle of the apartment, I slipped my foot with snow and fell. (Women / 70s / mild condition)
9. While going downhill, my leg ran up and slipped with snow. (Women / 80s / mild illness)
10. While walking on the sidewalk, he slipped and fell on a frozen ground and injured his back head. (Women / 80s/Severe illness)