Publications & A-V

Snowfighter's Handbook, French language edition. Free download (pdf 3.28 MB) .

Details the effects of the over use of deicing salt on plants, trees, and grasses, and water supplies. Also discusses auto corrosion, damage to pavement, bridges and the problems created by other deiciers and abrasives. Free download (pdf 158.58 kB) . Hard copies @ $1.

French language version of Highway Salt and Our Environment. Free download (pdf 1.01 MB) . Hard copies @ $1.

A guide for handling and storing deicing salt. Free download (pdf 2.21 MB) . Hard copies @ $1.

A three page summary of the Salt Storage Handbook available as a free download in English (pdf 2.05 MB) and French (pdf 3.10 MB) . Hard copies (English only) @ $1.

4-page multi-colored fact sheet covering common questions asked about deicing salt; includes storage, environmental protection, corrosion, safety benefits, and potholes. Free download (pdf 16.54 MB) . Hard copies @ $0.30.

Chart for use in calibrating spreaders. One side explains calibration steps; the other side for recording calibration figures. Free download (pdf 43.68 kB) .

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published a useful tool for winter maintenance professionals to provide an objective, locally prioritized way to choose the appropriate deicing chemical. This brochure summarizes the tool and results of NCHRP Report 577. Free download (pdf 314.19 kB) . Hard copies @ $0.10.

A comprehensive training video in VHS format for use by snowfighters whose job it is to keep traffic safely moving when snow and ice make it very difficult. The booklet explains basics of snow removal, equipment preparation and maintenance, salt application rates, salt vs. abrasives, fuel consumption, history and uses of salt, etc. in an informative, interesting manner. $20.

The Snowfighters VHS-format video, French language. $20.