The UK weather can be temperamental. One day it’s clear, the next it’s raining, and the day after it's icy. You need to make sure you are ready for anything.
Arguably the most difficult weather condition to manage is snow and freezing temperatures. To make things that bit more complicated, the products used to prevent ice aren’t the easiest to get your head around.
In previous years there has been some issues in ensuring that rock salt levels in council grit bins are kept as fully stocked as possible.
Each council will have in place a system for replenishing and to ensure that each of their grit bins are kept as fully stocked as possible on a regular basis, with a rota being based mainly on weather forecasts and priority given to grit bins positioned on hills and in busy areas.
In the UK Councils and Highways agencies have an obligation to ensure that the road networks within their individual designated areas are kept safe and as clear from snow and ice as possible.
As we move further into the Winter months, councils around the country are gearing up to tackle the ensuing harsh weather. Millions of pounds are spent every year by councils stocking up on huge amounts of Grit Salt to spread on the road networks within their region.
Over 2 million tonnes of rock salt are spread onto UK roads each year. The majority is spread on motorways, trunk roads and main roads. Less than a third of other roads are treated.
Rock salt and grit are used during winter on roads, public areas and areas around business premises and homes to minimise the risk of injury and accidents due to slippery surfaces. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few facts and a quick guide on how and when to use rock salt and grit effectively.
