When going out and handling the snow choirs, Know your property and its obstructions.
Do you have a fire hydrant on site?
How about the water main location?
Concrete Curbs?
Municipal Drainage Systems?
These are very important for yourself to know and should you hire a professional.
Know your property
If you choose to tackle the weather yourself, stretch first. Learn proper techniques to avoid injury.
Always use common sense and stay safe.
Here’s a guide on proper snow-throwing technique:
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!! not energy drinks!!
1) Choose the right tool: Shovel, Snowblower, Machinery?
2) 2 is real 1, STRETCH
3) Proper lifting technique: Lift with your legs, AVOID twisting.
4) Proper throwing technique:
SCOOP SNOW, LESS IS MORE, Body position (keep feet shoulder width apart for balance)
5) Maintain good posture
6) Manage your workload
7) Drink water NOT energy drinks & enjoy free daily gym membership, Rewards are dividends: Health, Body & Soul. :-)
Safety Training
Snow buildup on any surface for too long poses safety risks for slips and falls. Always clear snow buildup as soon as possible to avoid black ice bonding, and more serious structure issues such as roofs and decks premature failures. When cleaning off decks, use a small shovel and remember: LESS IS MORE. Your back and heart will thank you after the smiles kick in!
Snow & Ice Build-up
Salt on Snow = Unnecessary Ice or Slush!!
Application per 1,000 sq.ft coverage
1.25 cups (1 lb) = 20 sq.ft ( 0'C )
50 lb = Light application
To ensure the well-being of both our ecosystems and human populations, We, together must minimize environmental impacts by considering using Eco-friendly de-icing materials combined with conservative and sustainable best practises.
When it comes to combating ice, We as humans have a social responsibility to our environment.
We are ultimately responsible for our proactive practices and how much agents we apply.
It is our responsibility to reduce natural impacts!
For CONCRETE surfaces it is best to use calcium chloride as regular road salt and/or ice melt products will open pores of concrete when moisture is trapped in existing cracks therefore new cracks and surface expansion will follow.
DO NOT USE SALT PRODUCTS ON NEW CONCRETE 12 MONTHS OR LESS, manual shovel!!
Environmental Considerations
❄️ Salt Bin Rentals @ 500 lbs Blue Bins ❄️
❄️ Delivery included, 24/7, November-March
❄️ 100% Rock Salt, 3/8" Chips, {Effective to -6'C}
❄️ Rental Rate, Refills or Additional
❄️ Ice Melt, Blue, {Effective to -32'C}
❄️ Ice Melt, White, {Effective to -15'C}
❄️ Calcium Chloride (On Cement surfaces only)
❄️ Premium Ice Melt, 24/7 Accounts
❄️ Comprehensive Services, Nov-Apr Ending
❄️ Environmental Stewardship Initiatives
❄️ Snow Clearing: Retail & Office
❄️ Snow Clearing: Distribution Center, 24/7
❄️ Tailor-Specific Programs
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Holiday Closure
DEC 19 - JAN 11
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