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How to prevent school closure during snow and ice conditions

Preventing school closures during snow and ice conditions can be challenging, but implementing gritting measures can help improve safety and keep schools open. Here are some steps that can be taken to prevent school closure during snow and ice conditions. Develop a snow and ice management planning. Create a comprehensive plan that outlines the procedures

By |2023-07-05T09:29:43+01:00July 14th, 2023|Uncategorised|

How the weather forecast can affect business

How is the weather forecast created and why is it so important in winter for your business? Weather forecasting is a complex process that involves collecting and analysing data from various sources to predict including atmospheric conditions for a given time and location. So, what is a weather forecast? Here's a simplified explanation of how

By |2023-07-05T09:36:44+01:00July 5th, 2023|Uncategorised|

How to keep your premises safe in snow and ice

Preventing slip and fall accidents: Ice and snow create slippery surfaces that increase the risk of slip and fall accidents. These accidents can result in injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures or head trauma. By proactively preparing for icy and snowy conditions, you can reduce the likelihood of such accidents occurring on your

By |2023-06-06T15:31:44+01:00June 16th, 2023|Uncategorised|

What type of grit is best for your business premises?

Gritting for snow and ice is essential for any business with premises. There are several types of grit and that are commonly used. Each type of grit has its own pros and cons based on factors such as effectiveness, cost, and environmental impact. Here are some of the different types of gritting materials and their

By |2023-06-06T15:13:11+01:00June 6th, 2023|Uncategorised|

Who is responsible for gritting my premises?

In order to keep our roads safe, effective gritting is essential. However, it is not always clear who is responsible for gritting the roads. If you are here and reading this, it’s likely you are unclear about your responsibility. In this article, we will answer the question; who is responsible for gritting my premises? Gritting

By |2023-05-23T11:28:20+01:00May 23rd, 2023|Architecture, Buildings, Maintenance, News|

Preparing for snow and ice: budgeting for winter weather conditions

Preparing for snow and ice: budgeting for winter weather conditions Winter might feel like a while away but when it comes to budgeting for winter weather conditions the time is now. As much as we all love a winter wonderland, these conditions can wreak havoc on our budgets. From potential business closures to accidents and

By |2023-05-17T11:42:02+01:00May 17th, 2023|Uncategorised|

When to grit your premises: Site maintenance in cold weather

Knowing how often you need to grit your premises will help to ensure you stay on top of site maintenance in cold weather. Gritting for site safety is vital to ensuring the safety of staff and visitors and reducing costs. It may feel strange to be thinking about getting the gritter out when spring is

How gritting works and who’s responsible for doing it?

Gritting roads is essential during the winter months in the UK. Knowing how gritting works as a business owner can ensure the roads and pathways around a premises are safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The process of gritting involves spreading salt or grit on the road surfaces to prevent ice. It’s something we take

Gritting Leicester – Weatherwise have that covered

Gritting Leicester - Weatherwise Services have that covered The four seasons in the UK all have a distinctness, yet climate change can sometimes make the distinctions blurred: Winter is generally defined as the months of December, January and February. Spring is March, April and May. Summer June, July, August Autumn is September, October, November.  Gritting

By |2021-08-11T12:33:59+01:00August 11th, 2021|News|

Plan ahead (like a retailer) with our monthly calendar

Are you looking far and wide for gritting services near me? There may be something quite odd in us writing about winter, snow and ice when the UK is currently basking in a mid-July heatwave. You'd expect summer in July, we know, we know- although it's worth reminding people that we did have snow flurries

By |2021-07-18T19:31:18+01:00July 18th, 2021|News|