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In order to better understand these questions; in 2017 the LSRCA obtained a friction tester, with a goal of quantifying the effectiveness of various practices and salt application rates. LSRCA’s friction testing showed that bare pavement is safest, as it has the highest friction value, and that the over-application of salt does not translate to safer conditions. Read more about this study by clicking the button above.  

In order to better understand these questions; in 2017 the LSRCA obtained a friction tester, with a goal of quantifying the effectiveness of various practices and salt application rates. LSRCA’s friction testing showed that bare pavement is safest, as it has the highest friction value, and that the over-application of salt does not translate to safer conditions. Read more about this study by clicking the button above.  

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STEP released a best practices document for winter maintenance contracts for private businesses to help reduce over-salting and ensuring that salt is applied responsibly on parking lots and walkways. The document highlights how an easy way to do this is by ensuring that businesses' snow and ice maintenance contract includes provisions requesting that industry best practices be employed and operators are adequately trained. Furthermore contracts should request evidence of knowledgeable contractor and property management staff, requiring training and certification through the [http://www.smartaboutsalt.com/training Ontario Smart about Salt Program]. Read more about how these BMPs can help protect the local environment and businesses' money and prevent damage to building infrastructure, by clicking above.

STEP released a best practices document for winter maintenance contracts for private businesses to help reduce over-salting and ensuring that salt is applied responsibly on parking lots and walkways. The document highlights how an easy way to do this is by ensuring that businesses' snow and ice maintenance contract includes provisions requesting that industry best practices be employed and operators are adequately trained. Furthermore contracts should request evidence of knowledgeable contractor and property management staff, requiring training and certification through the [http://www.smartaboutsalt.com/training Ontario Smart about Salt Program]. Read more about how these BMPs can help protect the local environment and businesses' money and prevent damage to building infrastructure, by clicking above.