That's it! The good weather will soon give way to a cooler atmosphere and the first snow will fall in just a few months. If you own or drive trucks, it's time to think about the safety measures to take during the winter, including snow removal from the vehicle.

What is the point of clearing snow from trucks?

Snow removal from trucks is mainly a question of safety. We explain.

·      Clearing snow from trucks and their trailers to keep road users safe

Too much snow or ice that accumulates on the roof of a truck can fall at any time when it is on the roads. This snowfall, often unexpected, can be the cause of more or less serious accidents or a temporary blockage of traffic. This is one of the reasons why snow removal from trucks is essential to preserve road safety.

·      Snow removal from trucks to preserve their roofs

The roof of the truck is at risk of sagging or cracking under the weight of the snow that accumulates on it every day. In the most serious cases, it can even end up collapsing, which is dangerous for the goods transported, the driver and any passengers as well as other road users, if the incident occurs in the middle of the journey.

Is it possible to clear snow from your truck yourself?

The most adventurous will want to clear snow from their trucks themselves by accessing the roof directly and using the appropriate tools. For our part, we believe that this type of intervention is too dangerous.

Indeed, it is a mission at height that exposes you to the risk of falling, even in normal times. However, the roof of the vehicle becomes more slippery due to snow and ice. A second of inattention and the slightest wrong move can lead to a fatal accident. This is why we prefer to direct you to snow removal systems without human intervention.

Snow removal systems for trucks and trailers for sale with us!

At Canado-Nacan Equipment, we offer superior quality truck snow removal systems for sale. We offer you the choice between a fixed, portable or extra-large model, depending on your needs and the size of your vehicles. They are simple and safe to use. Once the equipment is installed, all you have to do is pass the trucks underneath to get rid of the mass of snow and ice that has accumulated on the roof.

For your information, here are the main regulatory provisions applicable

Provincial jurisdiction HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE (CSR)

Section 498.1

"No one may drive with a vehicle covered with snow, ice or any other material that can be detached from it and likely to present a danger to road users."

ACT RESPECTING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHSA)

Article 12

"A worker has the right to refuse to perform work if he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the performance of the work exposes him or her to a danger to his or her health, safety or physical well-being or may have the effect of exposing another person to such a danger."

Article 51

"The employer must take the necessary measures to protect the health and ensure the safety and physical well-being of the worker."

REGULATION RESPECTING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHSR)

Article 33.1

"Every worker must be protected against falls [...] if he is exposed to a fall of more than 3 m, unless he is only using a means of access or exit. »

Conclusion

In addition to snow removal systems for trucks, we offer a wide range of products such as industrial fans, retaining hooks, levelling bridges, safety barriers or industrial doors. You will find all our offers in our online catalogue. Also, do not hesitate to contact us for additional information about our services. To do so, you can reach us by phone and email or fill out the contact form on our website directly.

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