During the winter months, we all brace for colder winter weather. While some of us only experience a brisk breeze, others brace for light winter snows, other for full-on blizzards. Having a snow removal plan is an essential part of making it through the winter. This infographic shows us why hiring a professional snow removal service is so important..
Look, slips on ice are a serious liability for a business. According to this infographic, the average slip on ice or snow can cost a business owner over $15 thousand! And if you don't have insurance or a bit of cash on hand, that cost can be devastating. Bottom line, hire a snow and ice removal professional!
No, neither sand nor cat litter melt snow. However, they may provide traction when they are properly spread across the top of frozen surfaces. If you are trying to create a pet safe space. Sand, cat litter may be a good pet-friendly way to reduce slips, and maintain a walk way. But a snow removal service is the best way to properly remove snow.
Get this, 35% of slip and fall claims occur in parking lots or garages. Which highlights the importance of managing the snow and ice on your commercial property properly. While nearly 21% of falls occur on actual walkways such as paths and sidewalks.
According to this infographic, hiring professional snow removal services can reduce your risk of slip and fall events on your property. This will help you protect your employees and customers alike. And as a business owner, this can help you reduce your liability and risks.
While hiring a snow removal professional may not eliminate the risk of slips and falls on your property entirely. It can be a good step in preventing them from occurring. This shows that you at the very least were proactive on your end. And did everything you could to keep your clients and personnel safe.
At the end of the day, hiring a commercial snow removal service is essential to limiting your risks and liabilities as a business owner. This infographic, by The Hindsite Solution, makes this point explicitly clear.
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