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Easing the Burden for Military Families, Michael Lindquist Backs Up Troops with Help on Home front

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

Nov 13, 2013 7:10:00 AM

When duty calls, the men and women serving in the U.S. armed forces have America’s back as the first on the front lines to protect our freedom. That’s why Michael Lindquist, owner of Wilton Auto & Tire Center, Wilton, Conn., is backing up our troops as a volunteer with Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops.

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Topics: Special Topics

How to Install Your BOSS Snowplow Caster Kit

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

Nov 12, 2013 3:45:00 PM

When your snowplow comes off the truck at the end of the season, it’s not always ideal to have it stationary. Sometimes where it’s first placed isn’t where it ends up staying and it can be a lot of work to move it elsewhere. To combat this problem, BOSS is pleased to announce the release of our newest accessory: a Plow Caster “Dolly” Wheel Kit. This kit is ideal for Homeowners, Contractors and Dealers alike for moving plows around the garage, service bay, or showroom floor. Two separate kits are available for straight and V-blades*. Check out how to install them below:

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Topics: Maintenance

Personal Protective Equipment For Snow Employees

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

Nov 7, 2013 5:05:00 PM

 

*By Doug Freer, CSP.  Doug owns Blue Moose Snow Co. in Cleveland. 

Your company has specific responsibilities as it relates to your employees’ health, safety and well-being. Providing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is one such responsibility.  

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has minimum PPE requirements that employers must provide to employees at no expense to them. Similar state agencies may also have requirements. While there is some ambiguity in OSHA regulations as they relate specifically to the snow & ice management industry (See story on Page 48), at a minimum, a company needs to ensure it does not place its employees knowingly into an unsafe working environment. Now is the time to review your policies and make any appropriate changes to your program.

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Topics: Safety

Safety Tips For ATV & UTV Snow Removal Crews

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

Nov 5, 2013 8:45:00 AM

 

ATV and UTV equipment has emerged as an efficient and effective means of snow removal for many snow contractors. Whether it is the clearing of a trail system, city sidewalk or residential path, the use of ATV and UTV equipment has become a popular tool in the snow removal toolbox. With any piece of equipment, operator safety needs to be of paramount concern and this is certainly the case with the operation of ATV and UTV equipment. 

When you send someone out to plow with an ATV or UTV, have you explained the risks of the job to them? Have you taken steps to help them avoid an injury? Before sending your snow removal crew out this winter, address the ATV & UTV equipment risks with them and properly prepare the equipment for snow removal use.

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Topics: Safety

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