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health & safety

Get ready for next

winter

Spring may be nce again, the past and to clear snow if necessary 2. the UK sometimes
winter has thrown up to ensure safe access. you will experiences national shortages
on its way, but oits fair share of wintry need to provide snow removal of salt, so it may even make
it’s never too days with snow, ice and blizzards. equipment for each team. It sense to make sure you have
In fact, for whatever reason you is also a good idea to locate ample stocks available before
early to prepare may choose, these seem to be thermometers in hard to heat cold weather occurs. you should
your business becoming an increasing feature areas housing vulnerable also make available warm
clothing and hand protection for
of the British winter. that’s why
equipment and to keep them
for the next big it is important that someone in monitored. outside workers.
your business is responsible for
freeze. Just monitoring weather conditions
follow our ten and implementing safety
procedures for your site. We may
simple tips be heading for milder weather
now, but it still pays to prepare
in advance so you are protected
next winter. here are our top ten
tips for winter preparation:

1. first of all, you should
establish a team of employees
to assist in the preparation of
your site’s or sites’ road surfaces
and walkways with rock salt

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