Winter Conditions Yield Floor Advisories Dealing with snow and ice removal, while protecting floors. By: Christopher Tricozzi A Christopher Tricozzi is a frequent author on cleaning and maintenance issues and is the vice president of sales and marketing for Crown Mats and Matting. He can be reached at [email protected]. Although facility managers are not expected to predict weather patterns, these individuals must be on alert when it comes to seasonal trends and safeguarding their buildings. During winter months, for instance, snow and ice can enter buildings and put every occupant and floor surface at risk. The most pressing mistake a facility manager may make is not preparing ahead of stormy weather. Proactive facility management teams should practice risk assessment and strategize with ade-quate floor care, including the use of high-perform-ance matting systems. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Floor Care . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Matting . Matting is often considered a facility's first line of defense dur-ing normal conditions, but especially so during inclement weather. 34 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • January 2010
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