Winter Maintenance Resources
Free resources to download and order online that support your winter maintenance plan.
Health and safety
Posters |
Display in employee areas to promote winter safety. Two designs available. Request printed copies or download PDF file to print.
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Window decals |
Display at entrances to promote winter safety. Complete online form to request your decals. Description:
How to apply:
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Training, record keeping and contracts
Salt training |
Smart About Salt Council offers training for contractors and property owners. |
Record keeping |
Post the Salt Record Keeping form by entrances to record salt used when icy and between contractor visits Create your own log sheet with the help of the sample activity logs below. Accurately measure winter maintenance activities and monitor the implementation of best practices. Tailor for your requirements.
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Calibrating equipment |
Calibrating equipment provides guidance on how to verify salt spreader application rates in order to ensure operators of spreading equipment area able to apply salt at application rates that are appropriate for the condition and level of service being sought. By understanding and recording the amount of salt being applied, contractors can better estimate their annual operational costs, apply salt responsibly and offer evidence of due diligence when challenged.
*Credit to Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program |
Contracts |
If you contract out your winter maintenance, make sure your contract reflects your expectations. This should include:
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Additional resources |
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Site preparations and best practices
Free property review |
Properties near municipal groundwater wells may need to follow a winter maintenance Risk Management Plan as a requirement of the Grand River Source Protection Plan, 2022 and Clean Water Act, 2006. Complete this form to find out if your business requires a risk management plan and qualifies for this free service. If your property does not require a risk management plan, you will be directed to an alternate planning worksheet you can use to design your winter maintenance plan. |
Planning worksheet |
Our winter maintenance planning worksheet can help identify areas to consider as part of your winter maintenance plan. Your winter maintenance plan should include:
Watch our Winter Maintenance for Commercial Properties webinar for more ideas. |
Reminder sticker for salt storage containers |
Attach to salt storage containers as a reminder about responsible salt use. Complete online form to request your stickers. Description:
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Sign to display at areas not receiving winter maintenance |
Display the Area Closed sign at locations not receiving winter maintenance. Close off unneeded areas that do not block emergency exits, accessibility ramps or entrances. Read the information sheet to learn more. Complete online form to request your Area Closed signs. Examples of areas to close in the winter:
Benefits of closing areas may include:
Sign specifications:
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Additional resources |
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