Course Title: SNOW PLOW & WINTER OPERATIONS

Location: On-site (at customer’s location)

Course Description:
This course is designed for employees who are engage in or responsible for overseeing winter snow & ice removal operations. This includes snow plow drivers, equipment operators, roadway supervisors and lead workers. It is ideal refresher training for experienced operators or newly hired employees. This program will reduce potential liabilities for snow plow drivers and operators who perform snow & ice removal operations on public or private facilities.

This course provides an overview relating to winter maintenance priorities, responsibilities, safety precautions, snow removal equipment, inspections, liquid and pre-wet applications, monitoring systems, and methods of control for streets, highways, roadways, airports and parking lots. This training program can be coupled with actual snow plow or machinery operations for verification of operator competence.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand priorities and responsibilities within their jurisdictions.



• Understand key functions, precautions and potential hazards.



• Conduct preparations for winter operations.



• Understand snow and ice removal techniques.



• Gain knowledge of various equipment, systems and technologies.



• Be able to inspect and maintain snow removal equipment.



• Determine applicable equipment for specific uses.



• Demonstrate ability to safety operate equipment (performance evaluations optional).