Snow removal tips and safety issues. Unfortunately, that time of year is fast approaching. Below are some thoughts about safety issues that may prove useful, and perhaps save injury. Please note that at the bottom of the page, you will find many more safety tips, i.e., in several different areas of work effort about the home.

http://www.grayslakefire.com/Safety%20Page..._snowblower.htm

Thanks DF I'm going to be using that shovel soon.

First and foremost rule, since I've been doing this professionally for a while: not only read but KNOW the operation manual for your snowblower. Second be familiar with all the controls (especially the kill switch) in case of an emergency. Third. make sure that the unit is NOT startable by children and the inexperienced when you're not around. Fourth, remember your limits and the limits of the snowblower, both of you can only do so much therefore keep your shovel. Fifth, buy a snowblower that you can handle. No use buying one that is too big for you or your job. Conversely, buying a one stage snowblower or an electric one when you have mainly wet snow will be a disaster.

Psst: Thanks Df. as usual you have a good page of info. It is always appreciated.

Good advice Bart......I'm sure you've moved more snow then the rest of us added up.

I'm pretty sure I have. I've done this for 6 winters, more or less full time, so unless anyone else has done it commercially, I guess maybe I have. My boss calls me Dr. Snow because of the way I always figure out the best way to move snow at each site and depending on the wind and type of snow. He just tells the other fellows to do it "like Bart tells you to." Although I claim no expertize, per se, I think I shovel it pretty well. LOL.

I've noticed your good at shoveling it...hehe

Thank you t_b for your excellent advise-hope that saves someone injury, and pain out there doing snow removal!

You're welcome to you both.

MBF - I knew you wouldn't be able to resist my setup.

Df - Thank-you for the links and the good advice contained therein.