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Summer might be the best time to start a construction project, but deadlines don’t always cooperate — leaving you working through the winter to get things done. How can cold weather impact construction teams, and how can you prevent these impacts from slowing things down?
Contending With Snowfall
During the winter months, snowfall is going to be one of your biggest challenges on the job site. It looks pretty, but it compromises traction and makes it more difficult to move around. If you get a warm afternoon, the snow can melt and refreeze as ice, creating even more slip and fall hazards.
The easiest way to deal with ice is to keep it from forming in the first place. Remove snow from high-traffic areas or treat them with road salt. Ensure that everyone wears appropriate footwear to provide extra traction. You might even want to invest in ice grippers or crampons for individuals who might find themselves walking on slippery surfaces.
Be Ready for Severe Weather
Winter can often bring with it severe weather, from freezes to blizzards and everything in between. These events can blow up without warning, leaving you scrambling to batten down the hatches and get ready for the storm. Instead of acting reactively and responding to severe weather events, you need to have a plan in place to help you handle the harsh winter weather.
“Instead of acting reactively and responding to severe weather events, you need to have a plan in place to help you handle the harsh winter weather.”
