‘Strategically, SIMA is working to shake the industry up and build a better, safer, and more efficient workforce.’ By Brian Birch, CAE As SIMA has grown, we’ve built and launched many training events and products over the years. Recently we launched the Advanced Snow Management program, after literally years of project work and discussion.   The thing that has surprised me is that many snow professionals don’t necessarily value training in snow all that much.  Our surveys over the years …

‘A well-managed, well-respected certification program can add significant value to an individual’s credentials and help differentiate them in a tough market.’ By Ellen Lobello Earning your Certified Snow Professional (CSP) designation is a major accomplishment that reflects personal and professional growth. The commitment to apply for the exam, study the material, pass the test, and then maintain the certification is not to be taken lightly. Over the past year, SIMA has taken significant steps to help ensure insurance providers and …

What Kind of Job Are You Doing? The type of job you plan on doing will play a huge part in the type of plow you chose. Generally, if you are plowing a heavy amount of sidewalks, which are very narrow, you’re going to want a smaller plow. You’ll want a plow that will clean the entire area without going over the edge of the sidewalk. BOSS offers a four foot ATV plow that is ideal for sidewalk use. Wider …