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4 Ways to Prepare Your Facilities for Winter

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Nov 15, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Nov 17, 2023

With winter on its way, it’s time for facilities managers not only to prepare for snow and ice and winterize their irrigation systems, but also to examine the interior and exterior elements of their facilities. Whether you manage a large facility like a college or hospital campus or a small facility like a small office […]

Snow plow in a facility's cleared parking lot

Tips for Outdoor Winter Work at Your Facility

By William C Schillaci Feb 18, 2019 Grounds Management

Updated: Feb 18, 2019

Winter is here, and many parts of the country are seeing snow. With the seasonal changes come the hazards of outdoor work in cold conditions, snow and ice removal, and other dangers. At its Winter Weather resource site, OSHA lists 10 common winter weather hazards that employers should train employees to recognize.