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When should you shovel snow in NYC?

When should you shovel snow in NYC?

Snowstorms are common in New York City during winter months. When should you start clearing sidewalks, streets, or parking lots? The city has a complicated system of regulations regarding snow removal. In some areas, homeowners are required to clear their sidewalks...

Are landlords responsible for snow removal in New York?

Are landlords responsible for snow removal in New York?

Landlords and tenants alike know that it’s important to keep sidewalks cleared around New York City. But what happens when there’s too much snow to handle? According to one local landlord-­‐tenant lawyer, the answer lies in the landlord-­‐tenants lease agreement. “In...

Help prevent accidents in the snow

Help prevent accidents in the snow

Although wintertime can be fun, it is also important to be aware of the dangers that come with it. Every year, people suffer from weather-related accidents. By taking some simple precautions, however, many of these accidents can be prevented.  Snow and ice can...

Weather Impacts on Accidents Caused by Ice or Snow in US

Weather Impacts on Accidents Caused by Ice or Snow in US

Weather conditions are constantly changing. They can impact drivers, vehicles, roads, and even agencies. This paper explores how weather affects roads, traffic flow, and operationaldecisions. Weather Impacts on Safety On average, there are approximately 5,891,00...

Can you sue a business if you slip on ice?

Can you sue a business if you slip on ice?

When Can I Sue if I Slip and Fall on Ice? If you are injured due to a slip and fall accident, it’s important to understand what types of cases you could file against the property owners or businesses involved. In general, there are three different ways that a person...

Risks of snow accidents

Risks of snow accidents

The risks of snow accidents are significant, and often times the most common type of accident is a car crash. The following are six reasons why you should be aware of the dangers associated with snow driving: 1. Snow can dramatically increase your chances of getting...

Black Ice, what is?

Black Ice, what is?

Black ice is a type of ice that is very thin and can form on surfaces when there is little or no snow or ice present. It can be dangerous because it is easy to slip on, and can cause injuries if someone falls on it. Black ice can also lead to accidents if drivers...

Be aware of black ice!

Be aware of black ice!

Slips, trips, and falls cost American businesses over $11 billion per year according to Bic Magazine. OSHA reported in its 2015 report on Walking/Working Surfaces that “slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15%...

Safety Guidelines for Snow Blower Operation

Safety Guidelines for Snow Blower Operation

A study at the University of Arkansas analyzed over 30,000 snowblower accidents from 2002 to 2008. Can you suggest the main reason the accident happened? Yes, clogged machine. In wet snow conditions, snow blowers often get clogged, and unclog them with...

Snow Plowing Best Practices for Commercial Properties

Snow Plowing Best Practices for Commercial Properties

When we think of snow plowing services, the first thing that comes to mind is a big truck with a blade scraping roads, driveways, and parking lots. But did you know there is much more to that? To start, each snowfall is unique and requires the snow removal company to...