While all are welcome to attend regardless of their position with a DPW, Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Employees is designed for plow operators and those who are directly involved in snow removal.

This course will teach planning for winter weather and cover:

• The proper use of salt and liquid anti-icers and the environmental impacts.
• Pre wetting and pre-treating
• Anti-icing vs. De-icing.
• The use of sand and it’s environmental impact.
• Equipment calibration, usage specification and technology.
• Snow and ice policy for public review. 
• Cost benefit analysis of salt vs. sand