People urged to "walk like a penguin" to avoid slipping on ice

People are being urged to "walk like a penguin" to avoid slipping on icy surfaces.

It comes as weather warnings for snow and ice continue across many parts of the country.

The last thing anyone wants is an injury from falling on the icy ground.

With that in mind, people are being urged to "walk like a penguin".

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Issuing a reminder amid the current cold snap, Dublin Fire Brigade wrote: "A quick reminder.....

"When things are icy...walk like a penguin..."

So how do you walk like a penguin? 

"Walk with a wide base, hands out of pockets, feet pointing outwards."

It's also important to wear footwear with grips for extra safety.

A quick reminder..... #sneachta

❄ When things are icy...

🐧Walk like a penguin...

🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk with a wide base

🖐🏼Hands out of pockets

👣 Feet pointing outwards

👟Wear footwear with grips pic.twitter.com/om1Wb2iRxV

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) January 5, 2025