{"id":859648,"date":"2022-01-12T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=859648"},"modified":"2022-01-12T07:07:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T12:07:33","slug":"snow-blower-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/snow-blower-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Blower Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Depending on what part of the world you live, it is inevitable that snowy weather is on the way.\u00a0 Having grown up near the snow belts of the Great Lakes, I have seen my share of some of the worst snowstorms and blizzards Mother Nature has to offer. If you enjoy skiing or sledding, this may sound like a paradise to you. However, after the snow falls, you must also have a method of removing it from your driveway if you want to pull your vehicle in and out without getting stuck. If you decided not to hire a snowplow this year to clear your driveway, using a snow blower may be your best bet to remove the snow quickly and with the least amount of wear and tear on your body. However, a snow blower is a pretty heavy-duty piece of machinery, and it is important to operate it safely and effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Avoid Disaster While Using a Snow Blower<\/b><\/p>\n

A few years back, while I was attending a wedding, I received a phone call that a family member had an accident using a snow blower. While he was using his snow blower, it stopped and became clogged. He turned off the snow blower (so he thought) and was reaching inside to unclog it, and that is when disaster struck.\u00a0 Once he removed the clog, the auger began to unwind, and his hand got stuck inside of the snow blower. It took a while for him to wave down a passing car to call an ambulance, and they were able to get him unstuck. Unfortunately, as a result, he has permanent nerve damage in his hand. This could have all been avoided, and ever since this happened, I felt like it was my duty to spread the word and prevent this from happening to anyone else.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First things first, before even operating the snow blower, make sure you read the instruction manual. This will help you ensure you are running the snow blower safely and properly as it is intended. Once you feel confident that you have gained enough knowledge from the instruction manual, you can now operate your snow blower. Below are some helpful tips when you begin snow blowing.<\/span><\/p>\n