These two snow plowing techniques have been time- and
operation-tested. Use them as guidelines for most snow
plowing 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 four wheel drive vehicle; a ST-7 or
ST-7.5 snow plow; snow shovels; and ice control equipment.
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 materials 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 15, with ST-7 to HM-10 snow plows; front end loaders
if needed; snow shovels and ice control equipment.
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.
Snow Plowing Tips from the Pros
Two Established Snow Clearance Plans
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