Smart About Salt™ training helps businesses prepare for winter

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is hosting salt management training offered through the Smart About Salt™ Council on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in Cambridge.

Last winter’s salt shortage and sub-freezing temperatures created challenges for winter operations staff. The Smart About Salt™ one-day course teaches facility managers responsible for contractors or winter operations staff on methods to reduce salt use while improving site safety.

“Since attending the Smart About Salt™ training I have come a long way with understanding the use of rock salt in our parking lot and walkways,” said Judie Dorak, National Facilities Manager, Staples Advantage Canada. “The information helped us improve our winter operation practices while reducing overall salt use.”

The Region of Waterloo offers the training as part of its commitment to protecting our water. “Salt impacts our water. Smart About Salt™ training is one way businesses can help protect our water from the over use of salt,” said Eric Hodgins, Manager, Hydrogeology and Source Water, Region of Waterloo.

Training takes place on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Region of Waterloo’s Operations Centre, 100 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge. The $225 + H.S.T. fee covers the full day training and lunch. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required.

To register for Smart About Salt™ training visit www.smartaboutsalt.com/training.

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Media contacts:
Smart About Salt Council
Leanne Lobe, Executive Director, 647-722-5699
Email: Leanne.Lobe@smartaboutsalt.com

Region of Waterloo
Eric Hodgins, Manager, Hydrogeology and Source Water, 519-575-4434
Email: ehodgins@regionofwaterloo.ca

Smart About Salt™ is a trademark of the Smart About Salt Council.   

The Region of Waterloo provides more than 60 per cent of municipal services to a growing population of 550,000 people. We are committed to creating an inclusive, thriving and sustainable community through innovative leadership and a range of services such as: public health, social services, planning, heritage, water supply, regional roads, waste management, ambulance service, rural libraries, public transit, community housing, emergency planning, Provincial Offences Courts and airport services.