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 can be formed and slippery.

• Sidewalks where cars enter and exit (park entrances, gas stations, etc.)

The ice on the road surface may be polished with the tires of the car entering and exiting, making it very slippery.

• Bus and taxi platform

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

• Slope

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

• Road heating cut

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

Let's know how to walk well that is hard to fall!

• Let's walk with a small stride

The basic principle is "penguin walking" to reduce the stride width and walk slowly.

• Let's walk with the entire back of the shoes attached to the road.

Put the center of gravity of your body slightly forward and walk as much as possible with the entire back of your shoes on the road surface. Also, choose footwear that is hard to slip on the soles. (Rubber boots with high friction coefficient, etc.)

One of the safety measures is to devise things to wear, such as wearing a hat or gloves, in case you fall.
It is dangerous because you can walk with both hands in your pocket, or when drinking alcohol.
Also, keep an eye on the roof, as snow and ice may fall on the roof. In particular, you need to be careful on warm days.

Source: https://www.kantei.go.jp/en/headline/bousai/setsugai.html (external site)

1. In the park, he slipped his feet on a stone wet with snow, fell, and bruised his left knee. (Men / 20s / mild)
2. While riding a bicycle after snowfall, the tires slipped on the floor and fell. (Men / 20s / mild)
3. While crossing the pedestrian crossing, I slipped on the frozen ground and fell over. (Women / 50s / mild)
4. While driving 50cc scooter, he slipped and fell when he paused. (Women / 50s / mild)
5. While walking with a cane, the cane slipped on the snow-covered sidewalk. (Men / 50s / mild)
6. A car on board 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 over with snow. (Women / 60s / moderate)
8. While walking along the outdoor passage of the apartment, I slipped my feet with snow and fell down. (Women / 70s / mild)
9. When I was down the downhill, my feet ran and slipped down with snow. (Women / 80s / mild)
10. While walking on the sidewalk, he slipped down on the frozen ground and injured his back head. (Women / 80s/heavy symptoms)