RCOC snow efforts started yesterday morning with anti-icing (spraying liquid brine on roads) in anticipation of the snow. This helps to delay the formation of ice when the snow falls. We then had our full contingent of trucks out salting once the snow started and through the evening rush hour. At about 7 p.m., we reduced the fleet to about 50 trucks, so many of our drivers could get some rest while we continued to clean up the roads during the over-night hours. At 2 a.m., we increased … [Read more...]
Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling this Winter Season
December 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
ROCHESTER, MICH. - As the temperatures fall, so does snow, which means many people will suffer from injuries due to clearing it out of the way. In order to avoid these painful injuries from shoveling snow, there are simple tips to keep in mind and put to use. 1. Warm up and stretch: It's warm in the house and cold outside. By taking a short walk outside before starting, your muscles will get warmed up. 2. Invest in a good shovel: Not all of us have a snowblower, but using that 20-year-old … [Read more...]
