Question: What Are the Risks of Snow Shoveling?
In other FAQs in this resource, I have discussed avoiding 2 snow-shoveling dangers with which many are familiar: back injuries and frostbite. But there are other risks involved with shoveling snow:
Answer:
- First and foremost, should you be shoveling at all? Do you have a history of heart attack or heart stroke issues? Consult with your doctor.
- Be very careful shoveling snow where your driveway intersects the street. Oncoming cars can skid out of control in icy conditions; if you're not paying attention to traffic, they could skid right into you!
- Another risk in icy conditions is that you will lose your footing while snow shoveling. Depending on your physical condition, a slip could easily cause you to pull a muscle or, worse, fracture a bone. Wear slip-resistant footwear.
