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Health Risks & Liabilities:Snow
How Could Shoveling Snow Be Harmful?
Alaska Premier Services
Shoveling snow can potentially be far more dangerous to our health than many of us realize. Many people end up injured & in the emergency room from shoveling snow during the winter months. The following are some shocking statistics & why it may be more beneficial than you had realized to hire a dependable & reliable snow plowing company this winter before snow is falling.
Facts & Statistics
- 11,500 medical emergencies a year related to shoveling snow, according to a study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Keep in mind, this is only the people who end up in the emergency room.
- Shoveling places extraordinary demands on the cardiovascular system and can raise heart rates above recommended upper limits after only two minutes
- Freezing temperatures constrict peripheral blood vessels, further stressing the heart
- Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who rarely exercise are up to 30 times more likely to have a heart attack when they suddenly do something strenuous, such as snow shoveling.
Advice- Dr. Mallika Marshall from the CBS affiliate in Boston says if you have a history of heart disease or are over 50, have your kids do the shoveling or pay someone else to Snow Plow or shovel for you.
Property Owner Liability

Many people find it too exhausting or time consuming to shovel their driveways & walkways. Add the risk of injury & liability and you may find that you’d like to hire out the job as well. Save yourself the back aches & call us at 907-887-4545 or get your free Snow Plowing quote online today. We offer a variety of winter services to fit your needs. Check out our snow plowing page for more details.
Snow Shoveling Safety
Sources:
CBS News: “Shoveling Snow Is No Joke”
The Wall Street Journal: “Many Risks of Shoveling Snow Stressed in New Study”
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