Snow-clearing Worker Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

Range of dangerous situations faced when conducting snow-removing activities such as falling from heights and roofs, frostbite, eye injuries, and other injuries associated with the use of snowblowers and other …

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Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the …

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Use snow removal practices and methods that prevent major hazards such as not working on roofs when possible, assessing the weight of the equipment on a given icy structure, wearing …

Spread salt or other chemical products on the ice-covered surface in public spaces to ensure de-icing and safe usage of such spaces.

Keep written records of the service provided on a regular or punctual basis, with explicit hours of work performed and signature.

Drive specialised trucks required to remove snow from various building structures and other public spaces. Follow appropriate traffic regulations in such circumstances.

Apply and follow all protocols or guidelines described by the company within your specific cleaning area. It can also involve wearing the foreseen uniform or piece of clothing at all …

Perform snow ploughing and snow removal from roads, driveways, and sidewalks.

Use equipment such as shovels, snow rakes, snow blowers, ladders or aerial lifts to remove snow from various structures such as rooftops and other building structures and public spaces.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.

Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management

Perform maintenance of snow and ice removal devices and de-icing equipment to ensure they are ready for use at any time.

Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas. Ensure your own safety and the safety of surrounding people.

Respond appropriately to emergency cases for cleaning streets after accidents, manifestations or heavy snow fall.

Regulate the flow of traffic by using assigned hand signals, assisting travellers on the road, and aiding people to cross the street.