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These two snowplowing techniques have been time-and
operation-tested. Use them as guidelines for most
snowplowing strategies. Plan I is for smaller areas of 50,000
sq.ft. or less. Plan II is for larger establishments having more
than 50,000 sq.ft. to be cleared.
PLAN I (less than 50,000 sq. ft.)
Recommended equipment: A vehicle (either four-wheel drive
utility or truck) with snowplow, snow shovels, chemicals.
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 snow-melting chemicals as needed.
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; front-end loaders if
needed; snow shovels and chemicals.
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. Well-planned snow clearance
strategy reduces the chances for expensive emergency action.
Two Established Snow Clearance Plans