With winter already underway, schools up and down the country are preparing for the challenges of harsh weather conditions.
From frosty playgrounds to slippery surfaces, winter weather can pose significant threats to the safety of children, staff and visitors.
Slips and falls are the most prominent risks, often occurring on icy pathways or snow-covered surfaces, especially when routes have not been properly cleared or maintained.
Since its launch, Glasdon’s Turbocast™ 400 grit spreader has been a proven performer for helping schools manage winter safety.
Introduced in November 2023, the Turbocast 400 was specifically engineered to be a robust, reliable and easily maintainable gritting machine.
The Turbocast 400 supports site teams in quickly and efficiently keeping entrances, playgrounds and car parks safe. Purposefully designed for ease of maintenance, it offers a quick and efficient solution for spreading grit salt.
Turbocast 400 offers several design features that have contributed to the product’s success to-date:
- High durability: Allows for repeated use across school grounds year after year.
- Detachable, lift-off hopper for easy access: Simple to clean and refill.
- 6 grit spreading settings: Minimises waste and allows for precise control.
- Large 50L capacity for operational efficiency: Grit multiple areas in one go.
- 3-7m grit spread width for maximum coverage: Helps schools maintain safe, accessible outdoor spaces.
It’s important that schools establish a proactive approach to manage and prepare for the impacts of adverse weather to avoid unwanted safety hazards.
From storage to spreading solutions, Glasdon’s winter safety equipment ensures that educational facilities can effectively withstand challenging weather conditions to keep their sites safe.
About Glasdon: Based in Blackpool, UK, Glasdon is a global market leader in the supply of environmental and safety products. Since 1959, Glasdon have manufactured a comprehensive range of products, including litter bins, recycling bins, seats, picnic tables and winter safety equipment. Their overseas expansion means they can provide effective solutions around the world.
To find out more about Glasdon, visit their website here.
