The Key to Protecting YourselfDocumentation is a key element in protecting yourself. Assuming you are performing to the language of the contract, you need to document...
Against LawsuitsOnce the slip-and-fall claim becomes a lawsuit, the snow contractor is either named in the suit or is enjoined by the property manager or...
Are We "Snow Plowers" or "Risk Managers?"I would submit that we are “Risk Managers” charged with providing “Safe Environments” for our clients. And we achieve this utilizing...
Pets and DeicersPets may be exposed to de-icing products that have been applied to sidewalks or dog runs or that have been improperly stored or spilled....
Sand as a Traction AgentSand is a lousy traction agent. Unfortunately, some areas of the country still find contractors using sand as the preferred method of...
Keeping Ice AwayAnti-icing is a strategy (when done properly) keeps the bond between ice and the pavement surface from forming. It involves applying ice...
Why Does Salt Melt Ice?You know that you can sprinkle salt on an icy road or sidewalk to help keep it from becoming icy, but do you know how salt melts ice?...
Attention to InjuryUnfortunately, some injured employees may not adhere to the prescribed follow-up procedures and/or appointments thus causing inadequate...