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Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0

Title:

The Snowfighter's Handbook: A Practical Guide for Snow and Ice Control

Abstract:

The purpose of this manual is to provide the snowfighter with information, including the latest procedures and techniques, for combating winter storms. It will help snowfighters give the public the most effective snow and ice control program possible and, therefore, safe winter roads at the least overall cost. The "Sensible Salting" methods contained in this manual are the cornerstone of an effective winter maintenance program. It can only result in benefits to the snowfighter and the public that far exceed any detrimental effects on the environment.

Source(s):

Salt Institute

Date: 1999

Author:

Salt Institute

Keywords:


Anti-icing/Deicing
Maintenance vehicle
Snow

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