LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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Snow Plow Blades
Maintain good steering capability. Many times the front blade
will have a digging action which may lift all the weight from the
front steering wheels. This makes it difficult to steer effectively.
Operators should reduce the amount of snow bite or add more
weight on the unit's front.
Have several drop points for the snow.
Take small bites which will flow across the blade surface.
Approach piles of snow at a reasonable speed.
ACTION!
Perform a circle check of
the plowing vehicle with your
crew. Demonstrate how and
what PPE is appropriate
during this activity.
