The forecast is predicting a long winter season this year, and definitely seems to be holding true! There is no time to lose in making preparations this year, so I am throwing out pointers off the top of my head. Hopefully, you have a plan of action already in place for the season, if so, I would like to know what your plan is. Feel free to comment or contact me directly!
A few points to consider:
Personal/Personnel:
- Thermal underwear
- Thermal outerwear/thermal PPE
- Traction shoes or boots/or "traction cleats"
- knowledge of hypothermia symptoms and first aid procedures
- Check snow/ice removal tools for proper working order
- Stock/restock ice melting chemicals
- Update/add "slick area" signage
- Establish and apply winter facility maintenance preparation plan, i.e. sprinkler system or irrigation hose blow out, clear snow pile areas/widen isles, etc., identify building repair projects and reorder if necessary.
- Check coolant level/mixture
- Check batteries: cable connections for corrosion/tightness, charging system and battery load test
- If equipped, clean cab heaters as best as possible for dirt and loose debris
- Check tire wear, check tire chains, check brake/park brake operation
- Check safety equipment: strobe lights, work lights, back up alarms etc.
Thank you,
Tom Kassen
tomkassen@mobilemachineryservice.com
