Is your business winter-ready?
Whether you clear your snow or hire someone to do it, you are responsible for the safety of others on your property. Because safety is number one, you reach for what has always worked – salt. However salt can create more problems than it solves.
Over salting or salting when not required can be damaging to property and our community's drinking water. Salt should never be your first or only line of defence to deal with snow and ice. Salt can be part of the answer, but using it correctly can protect you and your drinking water.
Actions commercial properties can take.
| Close unneeded areas with the help of this free sign |
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Order form to request your free Area Closed sign. Manage your risk from potential slip and fall hazards by closing areas not needed in the winter. Identify areas you can close without impeding emergency exits, accessibility ramps or entrances such as overflow parking, outdoor patios, extra walkways and stairways. Area Closed sign specifications:
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| Promote winter safety with these posters and window clings |
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Display these posters and window clings to promote winter safety to your staff and visitors.
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| Prepare for winter with this winter maintenance plan worksheet |
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Use this winter maintenance plan worksheet to prepare for winter. The worksheet covers:
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Actions winter maintenance contractors can take.
- complete salt management training and certify as a Smart About Salt contractor
- help your clients complete a property audit to reduce slip and fall hazards with the help of this worksheet
- eligible Smart About Salt certified contractors can sign up to receive free daily weather forecasts
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