Stay Salty, Salt Ahead! Every winter countless cases of property damage, physical injuries, and even death are related to icy sidewalks and roadways. When water reaches 32 degrees it freezes and turns to ice, which is the cause of disastrous…
What's the standard approach to dealing with snow and ice? Plowing, shoveling, and salt, right? Using that approach you may reduce accidents but probably not prevent them altogether. The situation that many property owners don't pay attention to until it's…
Everyone knows that online shopping is taking a big bite out of retail shopping, and malls are working hard to keep people coming in to shop and buy. Convenience is the key, and for shopping centers where snow is a…
"A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water." - Carl Reiner Mr. Reiner is right, cold weather and snow is something to look forward to for millions of people who love to…
Take Steps to Prevent Serious Injuries Most people have seen the movie “A Christmas Story” when young Ralphie almost “puts his eye out” with his BB gun and blames it on an icicle. It was a funny scene, but icicles…
National Snow Standards and How They Affect Slip & Fall Liability Friday June 23 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The 20th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Montreal, QC will be held on June 20-23 of this year. The…
Sometimes, something as harmless as de-icing becomes very dangerous. At least, that was the case when an employee of Logan Airport was hurt when he fell off of a bucket truck that had tipped over. The de-icing truck was destabilized…
As the number of slip-and-fall claims increases each year, it has become nearly imperative for property managers to consider contracting with snow removal companies to manage possible liability. When it comes to choosing a company to work with, there is…
Hiring a Company That Fits As the number of slip-and-fall claims increases each year, it has become nearly imperative for property managers to consider contracting with snow removal companies to manage possible liability. When it comes to choosing a company…
3 Common Components of Snow Removal Contracts Recommended by Snow Experts The number of slip-and-fall cases continues to increase with each winter season, and consequently, so does the likelihood of a business owner being faced with a related lawsuit. Turning to…