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

Snow plowing & Snow removal in Anchorage AK. Alaska Premier Services can help prevent dangerous situations.

Landlords, business owners & homeowners all have a duty to maintain their property including snow plowing during the winter season. Landlords & business owners specifically have to make sure that all of the parking lots, walkways and driveways on the property are well-tended & snow should be cleared. If a tenant should slip and fall due to negligence it could result in a lawsuit.

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.