subject: When the snow melts watch out for hidden dangers in the work area [print this page] The UK's had it's worst winter in 30 years and the snow and ice has caused major problems over the past few months. Now that the snow is melting there are new slip and fall hazards lurking benetah that need to be observed. These tips provided by some of industry's leading spill and leak management experts will help identify and prevent potential accidents.Patching of cracks and filling potholes can prevent trips. Salt, ice melt, and aggregate can help prevent slips and falls on icy walkways. However they can also build up on footpaths and car parks and get tracked indoors, damaging flooring surfaces and substrates. Also, remember that some ice melting products can pit the concrete and asphalt surfaces.Sweeping footpaths and car parks can help minimise damage caused by ice melt and anti-slip agents. Collecting and properly disposing of excess product helps minimise damage to walking surfaces and helps preserve streams and other bodies of water.Crews performing this duty can note cracks, potholes or uneven walking surfaces that may have been caused by inclement weather. Unexpected variations in a walking surface are a common cause of tripping injuries.Various patching products can help fill anything from a hairline crack to a large pothole. Remember restraints on time when selecting a patching repair product. For instance, if a product has a three-day cure time, determine whether this is practical for the area being repaired.Snowplow damage - plowed snow can pile up at the edge of car parks and other perimeters, sometimes harming grass and landscaping. Icy and snow covered areas can prompt people to make diversions through grassy areas, causing slippery mud trails to be formed.Movable barriers' like those deployed in construction areas are ideal for keeping people away from where new grass has been planted. Groundskeepers can use staked or freestanding posts, so that there's flexibility for use in different areas.Cigarette ends are unsightly and are often revealed after they have been blanketed by snow! Cigarette receptacles help keep cigarette butts out of snow piles, mulch and landscaping, improving the appearance of entrances. Unlike pails and cans that may easily tip over and fill with snow and rain, cigarette receptacles keep butts contained, so routine maintenance is easier.Recovering from the wrath of Old Man Winter doesn't happen overnight. However regular spingtime maintenance can rapidly bring recovery and restore grounds back to pritine condition.
When the snow melts watch out for hidden dangers in the work area
