How can I make an exterior set of wood steps safe or slip-proof?

Babette
by Babette

They are not painted or stained yet, made about 4 months ago. We are thinking that paint might be too slick and not last as long with daily foot-traffic? So perhaps some sort of stain is better? Should we add something to mix in with this to help it be safer because it obviously is not flat but a set of incline with risers?

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