Winter Gritting
Risk Assessment
Services

At Clearway Gritting, we recognise the importance of understanding the unique layout of our clients’ sites to provide unique risk assessments. Our experts meticulously assess the property to pinpoint areas prone to frost or ice, taking into account factors such as shading and surface material, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation.

Tailored Risk Assessments

Our risk assessments are bespoke, tailored to each client’s specific site requirements. We take into consideration the unique characteristics of your property, from pedestrian pathways to vehicle access points, ensuring every possible risk is accounted for.

Here's how we tailor our approach:

• Initial Consultation: We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your specific needs and property layout.
• Site Survey: Our experts conduct a thorough on-site survey to identify high-risk areas prone to frost and ice.
• Risk Identification: We assess areas where frost or ice may linger due to environmental factors like shade.
• Custom Solutions: Based on our findings, we develop a customised winter gritting strategy tailored to your site.
• Implementation Plan: We provide a detailed plan outlining the recommended gritting procedures and frequency.
• Regular Reviews: We offer ongoing reviews to adjust the gritting strategy as needed, ensuring continued safety throughout the winter season.

This tailored approach ensures that every aspect of your property is considered, providing you with a comprehensive winter weather risk assessment.

Businesses covered by Winter Gritting Risk Assessments

• Office Business Parks
• Supermarket Chains
• Industrial Parks / Trading Estates
• Universities and Schools
• H.G.V. and Car Parks
• Retail Parks / Shopping Complexes
• Property Maintenance Companies
• Transport Depots

The businesses we support with our winter gritting risk assessments are located throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London and the South East.

Identifying Prolonged Frost or Ice Areas

One crucial aspect of our risk assessment involves identifying areas where frost or ice might linger due to shade or other environmental factors. By understanding these high-risk zones, we can recommend targeted gritting strategies to mitigate potential hazards effectively.

Why Carry Out a Winter Gritting Risk Assessment?

Conducting a winter gritting risk assessment is essential for businesses to ensure the safety of both employees and visitors. By proactively identifying and addressing potential slip and fall hazards, businesses can:

• Prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain a safe and accessible environment.
• Minimise liability and insurance claims.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Duty of Care

While there is no specific legal requirement in the UK that mandates businesses to carry out a winter gritting risk assessment, businesses do have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their employees, customers, and visitors. This duty is outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Occupiers' Liability Act, which require businesses to take reasonable steps to prevent accidents and injuries.

Conducting a winter gritting risk assessment is a proactive way to identify and mitigate potential hazards related to ice and snow, helping businesses to comply with these regulations and ensure a safe environment. It can also help businesses avoid liability and insurance claims in the event of an accident.

When to Carry Out a Winter Gritting Risk Assessment

A winter gritting risk assessment should be conducted before the onset of winter, ideally during the autumn months when temperatures begin to drop. This proactive approach allows businesses to identify potential hazards related to ice and frost early on, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place before severe weather hits.

Conducting the assessment at this time helps to prevent accidents, reduce liability, and maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors. By addressing these risks in advance, businesses can ensure they remain compliant with health and safety regulations and minimise the chance of accidents and related insurance claims throughout the winter season.

Professional and Reliable Service

Clearway Gritting is committed to providing a professional and reliable winter gritting risk assessment service. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you create a safer environment, tailored to the specific needs of your property. Contact us today to learn more about how our bespoke winter weather risk assessments and gritting solutions can benefit your business.