Friday 28 February 2014

Why Gritting and Snow Clearing Services for Schools are Necessary

Using professional gritting and snow clearing services are necessary for schools for many reasons, including lowering risk of injuries and helping schools start on time. While it is tempting to do the work on your own, using a safety-accredited company such as Ice Road Gritters ensures the work is done properly.

Reduce Risk of Injuries
When snow and ice accumulate,using a professional snow removal and gritting service provider is the recommended way to clear the area of the hazard sin a safe way for staff, students and parents. Ice can be slippery,and your school risks having claims made against it if anyone falls on the property due to unsafe conditions. Clearly, it is best to limit the chance of this misfortune occurring. To substantially lower the risk of accidents and injuries, hire a reputable provider to grit and clear snow for you.

Keep School on Schedule
A great advantage for schools of the cold-weather services is that it helps to keep a school starting on time. A service provider such as Ice Road Gritters comes on site before the staff and students arrive. The early start means that the way is clear for people to walk safely into the building, without there being obstacles that prevent their arrival. Staff can park on site once the snow is cleared and parents can drop off the kids as per usual at the building once the area is cleared. There is less likely to be a need to close the school and therefore classes do not fall behind.

Ice Road Gritters School Services
In addition to providing the above responses, Ice Road Gritters also keeps a record of its gritting procedures and your local weather forecasts, just in case a claim is made against you. The company operates across the UK, with reasonably-priced services that are specifically tailored to your space. Call or email Ice Road Gritters Contact us today to learn more about the effective gritting and snow clearing services.