Winter time is often associated with slips and falls with all the ice and snow. But it doesn’t have to be. With snow and ice management, there are several ways to keep your property safe for you, your employees and customers.
1. Repair Walkways and Parking Lots
Areas with regular use are prone to wear-and-tear leading to potential trips for pedestrians. These areas can include parking lots, walkways, sidewalks, and other surfaces. Keep those surfaces safe and clear by conducting regular cleanings, annual sealings, and general repairs on cracks and crevices. This keeps your walkways clear from hidden holes, cracks, and other tripping hazards which could lead to falls during icy weather.
2. Trim Back Plants
Overgrown plants can be a hazard for falls. They can extend into walkways, driveways, and parking lots creating a serious tripping hazard. One of the simplest and cheapest ways to improve visibility on your property is by trimming back overgrown plants. This ensures that all trees and shrubs will not impede drivers’ or pedestrians’ views, leading to safer conditions on your property. In addition, one of the best times to trim back plants is in the winter as many plants go dormant.
3. Add and Improve Lighting
Improving lighting is another great way to prevent slips and falls, not just in the winter but any time throughout the year. With bad lighting, even the cleanest of surfaces can pose a hazard to pedestrians. If you haven’t already, be sure to install proper lighting around all walkways, parking lots, and surfaces to improve visibility and safety for yourself, employees, and customers.
4. Install Railings
If you haven’t already, consider installing rails along any sloping paths, stairways, or any other areas you feel would benefit from them. This offers visitors extra support while walking on your property, helping to prevent trips or falls and reducing your risk of liability.
5. Plan for Snowy and Icy Weather
Perhaps the most important thing you can do during the winter months is planning ahead for snow and ice events. Without planning ahead, you could be risking serious accidents occurring on your property. A simple way to prepare for snow and ice is through hiring snow and ice management services. A good provider will offer state-of-the-art equipment, weather monitoring technology, and plenty of manpower. Snow and ice management services give you the assurance that your property will be cleared in time to keep you and your customers safe.
Looking for Snow and Ice Management Removal in the Salt Lake City Area?
At Aeroscape, we have experienced staff ready to assist you with snow and ice removal, along with any other landscaping needs you may have. Call us at (801) 567-2383 or click on our Contact an Expert green arrow on any page of our website to get in touch with us today.