Use this checklist for choosing the most qualified Snow Management Firm

Because hiring the Landscaper to plow your parking lot is different than protecting your property from winter weather liability problems or productivity disruptions.

        
              Responsive
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            Scheduling and project management software
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            24/7 direct hot-line to our storm center leader
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            Ability to field any size project
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            Electronic invoicing available
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            Pretreatments prior to snow or ice
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            Dedicated Site Equipment with substantial redundancy
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            Never caught short – significant quantities of deicing agents in stock at all times
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              Safety
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            Pretreatments prior to snow or ice
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            OSHA compliant safety plans
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            Qualified plow, brush, salter operating procedures
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            Pre-season training at your site
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              Management & Support
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            36 hour pre-storm mobilization drills assure readiness at headquarters and throughout the region
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            Satellite mapping and full narrative instructions assure exact adherence to your snow management directives
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            On-staff weather forecasters provide continuous updates at your exact location
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            On and Off-Site Snow Relocation
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            In house estimating department, site planning and sales representatives
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            Over 20 years of reliable service
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            Detailed proposals available in hard copy and electronic format
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            Responsive customer-led operating philosophy
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              Employee protocols
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            Full complement of project managers, supervisors and foreman
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            Immediate ability to field any project
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            Mandatory annual health testing
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            Drug and alcohol testing
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            Individual background checks
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            TWIC Certified (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials)
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              Facilities & Industry References
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            Operations include commercial headquarters, warehouse, equipment storage
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            Preferred relationships with all major equipment and material suppliers
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              Risk Management & Insurance
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            General Liability
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            Comprehensive vehicle policy
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            Workman’s Compensation
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            Inland marine and equipment floater
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            Additional Umbrella
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              Technology
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            Computer aided scheduling and enterprise application software
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            Advanced equipment such as plow-under trailer cleaning
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