You Can't Have Enough Records
Records. Records. Records. You cannot have enough. And, surprisingly, it doesn't take that much extra time to keep thorough records. ...
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The Key to Protecting Yourself
Documentation is a key element in protecting yourself. Assuming you are performing to the language of the contract, you need to document...
Against Lawsuits
Once 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 Deicers
Pets 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 Agent
Sand is a lousy traction agent. Unfortunately, some areas of the country still find contractors using sand as the preferred method of...
Keeping Ice Away
Anti-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?...
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