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Keep Everyone Safe This Winter: 10 Winter Safety Tips for Your Commercial Property

Property Maintenance, Snow RemovalBy BCLS Landscape Services December 25, 2021 Leave a comment

As a real estate property owner, you want everyone to be safe this winter while visiting your retail center, restaurant, or HOA.
How can you ensure that everyone stays protected from slip and fall incidences this winter?
Make sure your snow and ice plan is updated, and your snow contractor knows what areas need to be cleared of snow and ice on your property.
The following information isn’t a replacement for your insurance company’s protocols. Always contact your insurer to get exact details on handling snow, ice, and slip and fall accidents

What You Need to Know – Winter Weather Predictions from the Farmer’s Almanac, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and NOAA

Property Maintenance, Snow RemovalBy BCLS Landscape Services November 25, 2021 Leave a comment

The Farmer’s Almanac, the Old Farmer’s Almanac, and NOAA all agree that we’ll be cold, and there will be precipitation. However, they disagree on the specifics of long-range winter weather predictions.

Do You Want Your Commercial Property Cleared of Snow ASAP? Make Sure Your Snow Contract Is in Place Before It’s Too Late

Property Maintenance, Snow RemovalBy BCLS Landscape Services October 25, 2021 Leave a comment

Do You Want Your Commercial Property Cleared of Snow ASAP? Make Sure Your Snow Contract Is in Place Before It’s Too Late BCLS Landscape Services of Central Virginia It’s almost November, and that means you need to have your snow contract signed and back to your contractor by now. You don’t want to be left…

How Will el Nino Impact Us?

Snow RemovalBy Steven Cohen August 5, 2018 Leave a comment

It still early to know a lot of the dynamics, oscillations and circulations in both the atmosphere and the ocean. But we do feel there will be bouts of cold weather and also some pretty decent cold spells in our future. Winter lovers this is for you. The countdown is on.

Winter Ice Control Basics

Snow Removal, Storm CleanupBy Steven Cohen October 16, 2017 Leave a comment

It’s inevitable! Winter, that is. Regardless of whether or not you look forward to this time of year, this is when instincts and traditions take over our lives. We feel the urge to drain, wrap, cover and close up anything that needs to survive the next few months. We assess the condition of our snow equipment and the pile of ice melt bags we have left over from last year.

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in Winter Weather

Snow Removal, Storm CleanupBy Steven Cohen October 4, 2017 Leave a comment

The changing seasons produce unique weather-related conditions that can create hazards for patrons, employees and the public. BCLS, LLC Snow & Ice Management has developed the following suggested procedures to help mitigate the risk of a winter weather slip, trip or fall injury on your premises.