Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook for Snowplow Operators [2022]

2022PDFManualSchaefer, KathleenCarlson, MindyJohnson, ClaireMinnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (MnLTAP), Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), University of MinnesotaMinnesota Local Road Research BoardMinnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of MaintenanceMinnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & InnovationMinnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (MnLTAP), Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), University of MinnesotaMinnesotaUnited StatesBest practicesHandbooksSnow and ice controlSnowplowsWinter maintenance2022RIC01HandbookThe purpose of this handbook is to help promote the understanding of the tools, best practices, and limitations for snow and ice control. The handbook will also help you understand when to use\u2014and when not to use\u2014these tools and practices. In addition, it encourages progressive changes in snow and ice control practices that will help you reduce salt/sand use and environmental impacts while meeting the safety and mobility needs of roadway users. This handbooks is an update of the Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators, Second Revision, [2005].131