At this time of year, ice and snow couldn’t be further from your mind, especially if you are organising your summer holiday. However, even with the warmer weather upon us, a top tip is never to put health and safety on the back-burner as leaving it too late before organising gritting contractors is a risk that simply isn’t worth taking.
Thousands of people sustain injuries in bad weather each year – and many of these injuries can be put down to icy roads and pathways. Statistics from the Hospital Episode Statistics for England showed that in the winter of 2012/13 as many as 7,031, people in the country were admitted to hospital after taking a tumble due to bad weather conditions. In addition to this, in 2012 the Department of Transport revealed 38 people were killed, nearly 550 people were seriously injured, and more than 4,500 were slightly injured due to adverse conditions on the roads. Although these are injuries taken as a whole, and not necessarily work related injuries, it demonstrates just how dangerous icy conditions can be and how important it is to put the right measures in place to ensure the safety of your staff.
Although it is tempting to organise DIY gritting, commercial gritting is always best left in the hands of the experts. In fact, it could save you money in the long run as it avoids staff absences through training, you don’t have to pay employees overtime to grit, and there is no need to invest in salt bins and stocks. More importantly, by contacting Ice Watch gritting contractors this summer, you can rest easy that you have all the correct measures in place – well in advance – to avoid injury and the risk of a costly law suit when the weather turns frosty. And, let’s face it winter is really only months away!
If you want to fully relax on your summer holiday and enjoy peace of mind before the colder months set in, here are ten reasons why you should organise your commercial gritting and snow clearance services through Ice Watch:
Ice Watch gritting contractors - Click here to find out how we can help keep your workplace safe in harsh weather.
National Company with a Local Service – Ice Watch is a well recognised, trusted name which gives you all the benefits of a national company, with a localised, personal service. We have all the resources, including up-to-date machinery and sufficient grit and salt stocks to see you through winter. We also have local operators, based within ten miles of your site, so we can get to you fast.
Competitive Prices – As we operate nationwide, Ice Watch gritting services can bulk buy supplies and equipment – savings which we pass on to you. And, as we have an operator stationed in your area, this reduces mileage and helps cut the costs of our service. Our policy is to only grit when necessary, so there is no salt wastage, which again, all helps to keep prices down.
Commitment to the Environment – In addition to ensuring no salt wastage, we have a range of up-to-date equipment so that we can protect paths and walkways without damaging grass verges. As we provide a localised service, we reduce our carbon footprint and we are also working towards the environmental accreditation ISO 14001.
Tailored Packages – We provide a service that is tailored to suit your needs, from gritting to forecasting and snow clearance. You can count on us for total peace of mind as we provide a complete gritting service, from risk assessments, to monitoring local weather conditions and keeping your records up to date.
Keep Our Customers Informed – If the forecasts show gritting is needed, we will text and email you first, to keep you informed. We will also inspect your site if conditions are borderline. After we have gritted, we will email you with confirmation that work has been carried out.
Serious About Health and Safety – Health and safety is our ultimate priority which is demonstrated by our membership of the contractor assessment schemes SAFEcontractor and ContractorPlus. Our operators are well trained and comply with the company’s ISO 9001:2000 operating standards. In addition, we provide thorough site inspections to identify key risk areas on your site.
Localised Weather Monitoring – We provide constant monitoring of temperatures in your area using highly accurate, localised weather reports from WeatherQuest, so all the correct measures are in place before bad weather strikes.
Full Reporting – At Ice Watch we keep accurate, up-to-date reports, so you can prove your company’s commitment to safety in the workplace.
Public Liability Insurance – If you take out a contract with Ice Watch, you can rest easy in the knowledge that you are automatically covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
Excellent Customer Service Feedback – We have received superb reviews from customers nationwide, praising us for the quality of our service, the dedication of our operators and value for money. With Ice Watch, you can rest easy as you know you’re in the hands of the experts!
Click here to contact Ice Watch now to organise your risk assessment in time for winter.
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