Snow Business, December 2017

SIMA RESOURCE TOOLBOX SIMA adds DVDs to training video series R emember 2001 It was a year of many exciting things Harry Potter the Segway the iPod NSYNC And dont forget SIMA launched its first training video Basic Snowplowing Techniques After the initial success of that video SIMA produced six more and they became the de facto industry standard for basic and refresher snow training But the snow industry has grown and changed Our videos began to have a certain retro feel and needed a revamp Instead of trying to redo them one by one over a long period of time SIMA completely redesigned them all at once The new SIMA Training Video Series which includes six videos was launched in late summer 2017 Initially SIMA planned to only offer the videos via streaming in the SIMA Training Center since it is the best most cost effective way for us to distribute these training tools However after much discussion and feedback from our members we decided to also provide DVDs We ran our first press of DVDs all six videos for one low price in October and they are available for purchase To learn more about each video to see a preview or to purchase visit www sima org SnowTraining 4 Containment Snow Plows and Pushers 5 Sidewalk Clearing of Snow and Ice 6 Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Equipment 6 30 MINUTES 1 Snowplowing Safety Preparation 2 Essential Snowplowing Techniques 3 Snow Site Engineering and Planning SIMA TRAINING VIDEO SERIES Snowplowing Safety Preparation This video is designed to introduce snowplow operators to basic snowplowing principles and general techniques including preseason preparations and checks transporting the plow and general plowing tips and techniques Essential Snowplowing Techniques This video concentrates on commercial snow removal operations It assumes the operator has received basic training knows safety issues and has experience in clearing driveways and other properties It includes equipment and safety techniques and obstacles and plow scenarios NEW Snow Site Engineering and Planning This video walks through the process of planning and implementing a site engineering strategy to increase safety and efficiency and to identify key obstacles priorities and hazards prior to the snow season Containment Snow Plows and Pushers This video provides practical and strategic operations including benefits of using a containment plow operator safety and troubleshooting on site issues Sidewalk Clearing of Snow and Ice This video highlights key safety issues and techniques needed to use shovels and snow blowers It includes guidelines for dressing appropriately health and wellness tips shoveling techniques and snowblower safety and techniques Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Equipment This video covers a range of topics including site application attachments techniques safety training and preventive maintenance Other topics include equipment advantages common mistakes and tips and bidding help SIMA NEWS STATE OF SIMA ON ITS WAY The third annual State of SIMA Annual Report will be mailed to all members this month The report provides an overview of SIMA initiatives in 2016 including updates on the ASM CSP programs best practices membership Training Center Snow Business and more In an effort to be as transparent as possible SIMA also shares board decisions and financial information Once you read the report if you have questions contact SIMA at 414 375 1940 6 SNOW BUSINESS DECEMBER 2017 www sima org snowbusiness TRAINING video series at a glance All new video footage including use of drones Residential and commercial items addressed Available streaming in the SIMA Training Center on DVD or both Includes simple quizzes for training documentation Some videos are available in Spanish A LL RIGH TS RE S ERV E D SI M A 2 017 PRODUCED BY Number of training videos Average length of each video Training made easy SIMAs training series includes six 6 training videos for the Snow Ice Management industry Our videos are available 24 7 via our Training Center and on DVD 1 Snowplowing Safety Preparation 2 Essential Snowplowing Techniques 3 Snow Site Engineering and Planning 4 Containment Snow Plows and Pushers 5 Sidewalk Clearing of Snow and Ice 6 Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Equipment Available in both English and Spanish www sima org video training series MADE POSSIBLE BY PRODUCED BY A L L R I G H TS R ESE R VED SIM A 201 7 PRODUCED BY