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Tag Archives: winter conditions
Pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents and their prevention
According to a recent study by VTT, pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents occur frequently during winter causing substantial suffering and societal costs in Finland. Icy walking conditions, insufficient winter maintenance and inappropriate shoes often contribute to falls. Moreover, the consequences...
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Tagged accident, accident risk, pedestrians, slippery road, walking, winter conditions
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Snowy road conditions and road temperatures in the north
In our northern latitudes the amount of snow, sleet and ice vary by season and geography. But by how much? A new study from VTT investigates the distribution of road conditions and road temperatures in Finland.
A study from VTT aimed to assess the distribution of road conditions and road...
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Tagged road conditions, temperature, winter, winter conditions
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