Training teaches best management practices on winter salt use

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo and the Smart About Salt Council are hosting the Smart About Salt Essentials Training Program in Cambridge on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. 

During the winter months salt is used to help protect parking lots and walkways from icy buildup. Incorrect and excessive use can lead to increased costs to repair infrastructure and cause damage to the environment. When the snow melts, salt can enter our water ways affecting our source water for drinking. 

To address these concerns, Smart About Salt^™ Essentials Training was introduced. This accredited course teaches snow and ice removal companies and property/facility managers best management practices on salt use without compromising safety. Topics include principles of ice formation, salt science, application rates, calibrating your equipment, and making the most of weather forecasts. Participants who pass the exam receive a certificate as a Smart About Salt Accredited Operator. 

Craig Walsh, Operations Manager at Conestoga Mall and Smart About Salt Accredited Site Manager, explains “This training supports Ivanhoé Cambridge’s environmental commitment. Many of the tools and tips taught at the training can be immediately applied equating to better management of salt without compromising safety.” 

Next training takes place in Cambridge on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The $195 + H.S.T. cost covers the full day training and lunch. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required.

To register for the event visit the Smart About Salt Council website at www.smartaboutsalt.com. 

For more information on the event, call: 647-722-5699 or email: smartaboutsalt@bell.net.

For more information on Waterloo Region’s water supply, visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/water.

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Media contacts:

Smart About Salt Council
Bob Hodgins, Executive Director, 647-722-5699
Email: smartaboutsalt@bell.net

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