How Do You Make Winter Sidewalks Safe For The Public?
When you work for or own a public building, making snowy and icy sidewalks safe for the public to use is a priority. The first concern is preventing anyone from falling on your sidewalk. Unfortunately, if this happens, you may also be dealing with a lawsuit. Read on for some steps to follow to insure that your sidewalk is the cleanest on the block, no matter what month of the year it is. Step 1 The first thing to do is shovel the snow. This will hopefully clear the sidewalk down to the cement. If it doesn’t, you will have to do something to clear the ice or leftover snow. Step 2 If there is just a thin layer of snow left that the shovel didn’t pick up, sweep the sidewalk clear. Even a dusting of snow on the ground makes some people nervous to walk on. If they’re nervous when they’re walking, they’re at a higher risk of falling. Step 3 After these steps, if there is still ice on the sidewalk, you have a few options. The goal is to get rid of the ice or make it less slippery. If the ice
