Two Established Snow Clearance Plans
These two snowplowing techniques have been
PLAN I (less than 50,000 sq. ft.)
Recommended equipment: A vehicle (either
Recommended procedure: PLOW WITH THE STORM.
Begin plowing at the suggested accumulation for your type of establishment (i.e., 1" for commercial and institutional areas; 2" for industrial establishments; 3" for municipal and residential areas.) Continue until snow has been cleared. Don't forget - snowfall often surpasses weather forecasts. A well planned clearing schedule will help prevent the necessity for expensive emergency action.
A typical small-area strategy:
1.Keep in touch with local weather forecasts for preparatory measures.
2.Notify scheduled personnel.
3.Have vehicles and equipment inspected, fueled and ready.
4.Clear area by pushing snow first to sides of drives, around perimeters of parking areas and away from loading docks and platforms. It is often true that the smaller the establishment, the greater the proportion of "trapped" areas which will require snow to be hauled away. Always deposit snow as far back as possible for greatest use of dumping areas.
5.Use snow shovels to clear walks, gates and doorways.
6.Treat with
PLAN II (over 50,000 sq.ft.)
Recommended equipment: The suggested number of vehicles, according to the Table "Average Hourly Snow Clearing Capacities,” on page 24, with snowplows;
Recommended procedure: As always, PLOW WITH THE STORM. Begin plowing at the suggested accumulation for the area and continue as required. Actual snowfall frequently exceeds forecasted conditions.
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