Top Tips for Municipal Winter Sweeping
Winter is just around the corner, and the long nights, cold days and icy roads are coming with it. If you’re considering how the upcoming season will impact the public sector and how can you prepare your services for the changing weather, then this is the post for you.
Road sweeping is essential year-round, but winter brings a unique set of challenges with its extreme and unpredictable weather conditions. The recent storms are a clear indicator of that. Winter storms can cause extensive damage to properties, especially when broken branches and leaves block up pipes and drains, resulting in flooding. Additionally, the wetter weather makes sweeping operations harder and riskier for the drivers. Also, sweeping hours are restricted by the shorter days and unfavourable weather; resulting in mounting pressure on employees and a greater risk of debris build up on the roads.
To help you avoid being overwhelmed by winter sweeping challenges, Dawsongroup emc is here with top-of-the-range municipal sweeping equipment and our top tips for handling the winter pressure.
Choose the Right Equipment.
Weather can be unpredictable, but the right equipment can help you to tackle the whatever winter might throw at us. All winter equipment should be reliable with a high-powered engine and durable sweepers to clear heavy and stubborn debris. Most municipal sweepers are equipped with interchangeable add-on tool options, such as snow ploughs and gritters. These make it easy to remove snow and ice effectively as drivers sweep the roads.
Keep the Equipment Serviced and Maintained.
In this season, debris can contain a higher level of salt, which can cause sweepers to corrode over time. It is, therefore, essential to wash and service equipment regularly to ensure that all the salt residue is washed away. At Dawsongroup emc, we’ve tailored our service package to make this process as easy as possible, providing real peace of mind for public sector organisations. Our nationwide coverage of Field Service Engineers has a fix-rate of 92% for one-hour repairs, minimising your vehicles downtime, no matter what the issue might be. If we can’t have the vehicle fixed that same day, we will make sure that you have a replacement vehicle, so you’re never left out in the cold.
Dawsongroup Solutions
Winter sweeping is highly weather dependent, which is why flexibility is so important for public sector organisations. Our solutions not only offer public organisations access to premium winter sweeping equipment, but they also facilitate increased agility to meet challenging and temporary demands.
A Dawsongroup solution also assists local authorities in their budget management, especially amid this cost-of-living crisis, when many public sector organisations are experiencing budget freezes or cutbacks. We ensure quick and hassle-free access that avoids the cost of long-term maintenance when the equipment is not being used. Additionally, our full service offers round-the-clock support for ultimate peace of mind.
Whether you are looking for sweepers, tankers or looking for a low carbon emissions options, it’s important to start planning early to ensure fleet availability. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our solutions and to secure the best machineries to meet your seasonal demand.
