Master the science and strategy of winter salt application with renowned expert Dr. Wilf Nixon, Technical Director of Engineering and Technology for APWA and President of the Professional Snowfighters Association. With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education and research at the University of Iowa (Emeritus Professor), Dr. Nixon is a leading authority in winter maintenance and public works operations. He helped develop APWA’s Winter Maintenance Certificate programs and brings extensive expertise from his work with the Salt Institute.

This comprehensive training covers:

• The chemistry of deicing and how different products work
• Proper salt and liquid deicer storage/handling techniques
• Equipment calibration for all spreader types
• Weather monitoring and pavement temperature assessment
• Application rates and timing optimization
• Best practices for dry and liquid deicers
• Loading and transfer procedures
• Techniques to prevent over-application
• Safety and efficiency strategies
• Environmental protection and stormwater management

Gain practical skills you can immediately apply to improve your winter maintenance operations while protecting the environment. Learn to achieve excellent results while minimizing salt’s impact on our waterways.

Professional development hours and certificates of attendance provided.

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