Best practices for snow- and ice-melting installations
Winter is coming.
Winter is coming, and snow and ice removal can wreak havoc on public and commercial facilities. Within minutes, outdoor surfaces can become icy, posing a serious safety risk and liability concern.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries in the U.S., and in Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada found falls account for almost one-third of all adult deaths caused by accidental injury.