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Recent arctic weather systems have resulted in record-breaking low temperatures with most of the country experiencing sub-freezing conditions in January, even in warmer climes not typically susceptible to wintry weather such as the Deep South.
Workplace related slip-and-fall accidents due to ice and snow, for example, more than doubled from 326 in December 2024 to 771 in January 2025. The surge in cold weather injuries affects employees across various sectors, including those who have limited exposure to wintry conditions.
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