POL-5700.15 Snow removal and clean-up plan

Effective Date: November 3, 2014

Approved by: Director of Facilites Management

See Also

POL-U5400.04 Suspending University Operations
PRO-5700.15.01 Snow Removal & Clean-up: Preparing for Normal Workday Operations
PRO-5700.15.02 Snow Removal & Cleanup: Limited Response for Evening & Weekend Operations

Summary

The intent of this policy is to provide snow removal priorities for campus roads, pedestrian pathways, and parking lots during heavy snow fall events. The objective of snow removal operations is to keep campus open and functioning in as close to normal conditions as is possible. A light snow or ice event would call for a more tailored response, using this policy only as a general guideline. Evenings and weekend responses are to be addressed per the Limited Response Procedures on a case-by-case basis. This policy takes into account Western’s Storm Water Management obligations.

Policy Statements

1. Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all students, faculty and staff to dress appropriately taking into account proper footwear for slippery conditions. Extra caution is advised at building entrances where hard surface floors come in contact with the ice melt also resulting in slippery conditions.

2. Management & Coordination by Campus Staff

Facilities Management Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor will manage and coordinate the overall snow removal efforts for the University. Departments will follow their typical chain of command for assignments.

The following department personnel are involved and have specific roles to play
in the coordinated campus response:

  • Vice President Business & Financial Affairs
  • Facilities Management - Director
    • Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor
    • Academic Custodial Services Manager
    • Fleet Maintenance
    • Shop Supervisors
  • Facilities Development - Director
    • Communications & University Relations – Director
    • Environmental Health & Safety – Director
    • Human Resources – Assistant Vice President/Associate Director
    • University Police Department (UPD) –
      • Parking lot snow removal
      • After hours campus condition monitoring
      • University Residences – Associate Director University Residences
      • Viking Union – Operation Manager
      • Wade King Recreational Center – Business Manager

Attachments:
Equipment Routes – Snow Removal Map updated 11-03-2014
Parking Lot Snow Removal Priorities updated 11-03-2014
Limited Response Plans updated 11-03-2014