Cold Comfort Exhibition 2023: 24-25 May

Each year, the event attracts over 350 delegates, who attend to hear from the influential policy makers and sector innovators who will be present at the conference. Expert speakers are invited in to lead discussions on the topics that matter most to those in the weather resilience network.

This year’s speakers include:

• Adam Bennett, EV & Sustainability Manager, DAF Trucks Limited

• Kully Boden, Streetpride Service Manager, Derby City Council

• Marian Brestovansky, Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager, EUsalt

• Gemma Cox, National Winter & Severe Weather Team Leader, National Highways

• Dr Vikki Edmondson, Assistant Professor Civil Engineering, Northumbria University

• Adrian Runacres, Investigations and Risk Management Consultant and Technical Advisor, National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG)

The conference will also be attended by 24 external exhibitors, who will be there to network, knowledge-share and provide assistance in their areas of expertise.

There’s still time to decide to come along - book your tickets today! And don’t forget that public sector delegates can attend for free! 

Winter Maintenance training

A cost effective way of making sure that winter service operations are being carried out safely and correctly is to ensure that operatives, supervisors and managers are fully trained.

At STC, we offer a range of courses relevant to the winter and extreme weather sector and we’re pleased to share that we can now also deliver the Winter Service qualifications under the LANTRA Accreditation as well as City & Guilds.

Our experienced trainers/assessors will put your staff at ease and ensure they have sufficient knowledge to enable them to operate safely and effectively. We can also provide training for managers/supervisors if required, in accordance with the scheme requirements.

Our training offering comprises:

• Winter Maintenance 6159: Assessments - City & Guilds
  Designed for those required to use winter maintenance equipment, this qualification covers a range of winter service vehicles and equipment, as well as Winter Service Operations Health and Safety and Winter Service Supervision and Monitoring.
  
  

• Winter Maintenance 6159: Training - City & Guilds
  Ideal for those responsible for operating road gritting machines and snow clearing machinery, this course covers a range of topics including inspecting and checking vehicles for safety and roadworthiness, weather forecasting technology, the effects of salt on the environment, and health and safety.
  
  

• Winter Service 6159: UNIT 621 (Manager/Supervisor) - City & Guilds
  Suitable for those involved in supervising and monitoring winter service operations, this qualification covers current health and safety legislation, Winter service vehicles and equipment, emergency procedures, environmental considerations and winter service operational planning and monitoring.
  
  

• Winter Service 6159: UNIT 680 (Health & Safety) - City & Guilds
  Designed for anyone involved with the delivery of Winter Maintenance, this course covers a wide range of topics including various health and safety regulations, risk assessments, working practices, driver's duties and pre-start checks, emergency procedures and snow ploughing.
  
  

• Winter Service Operations: Assessments - LANTRA
  Intended for those required to use winter maintenance equipment, this qualification is divided into four categories of winter service vehicles as follows: vehicles up to 3500kg (Inc tractors), vehicles 3500kg to 7500kg, vehicles and equipment over 7500kg, and snow blowers.
  
  

• Winter Service Operations: Health and Safety Awareness WSO01 - LANTRA
  This course will help you understand the health and safety requirements and legislation associated with winter service operations. It covers winter service operations and the law, machine and de-icing material knowledge, working practices, and machine familiarisation. This course is also available online.
  
  

• Winter Service Operations - Training - LANTRA
  Ideal for those responsible for operating road gritting machines and snow clearing machinery, this course covers a range of elements including inspecting and checking vehicles for safety and roadworthiness, weather forecasting technology, the effects of salt on the environment, and health and safety.
  
  

Check out our Winter Maintenance brochure and please get in touch if you have any queries.