Snow removal system for trucks and trailers

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 are a truck owner or driver, it is therefore time to think about the safety measures to take during the winter, in particular snow removal from the vehicle.

What is the point of clearing snow from trucks?

Truck snow removal is above all a matter of safety. We explain to you.

Plow snow from trucks and their trailers to keep road users safe

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

Plow trucks to preserve their roofs

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

Is it possible to clear the snow from your truck yourself?

The more adventurous will want to remove 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 which 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 how we prefer to direct you to snow removal systems without human intervention.

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

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

For information purposes, here are the main applicable regulatory provisions

Provincial Jurisdiction HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE (RSC)

Section 498.1

“No one may drive a vehicle covered in snow, ice or any other material that may become detached and may pose a danger to road users.”

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (LSST)

Section 12

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

Section 51

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

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (ROHS)

Section 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 egress. »

 

Conclusion

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