When winter hits, you need more than just plows and salt. You need proven snow and ice removal expertise. Not all snow removal providers deliver the same level of safety, reliability and professionalism. That’s where the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) credential from the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) comes in. This respected certification helps identify providers with the training, experience and commitment to the excellence your properties deserve—making it a smart benchmark when evaluating vendors and planning for long-term success.
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SIMA is the leading organization for snow and ice removal professionals and providers, and its Certified Snow Professionals program has become the industry standard for certifying snow and ice removal professionals by validating their expertise.
CSPs are trained to assess risk, optimize service delivery and create tailored snow and ice management plans aligned with your property’s unique needs. SIMA’s CSP certification curriculum ensures they’re well-prepared for this responsibility by validating each professional’s knowledge in six key areas:
Earning a CSP credential requires snow professionals to pass an extensive exam with 200 questions across these six core areas with a grade of at least 70%. To maintain their certification, they must earn 15 hours of continuing education credits annually by attending industry-related conferences and trade shows or snow-focused seminars/webinars, writing industry articles or preparing presentations, as well as other professional development opportunities.
Working with a partner with CSPs on staff reinforces their ability to safely and effectively provide the snow and ice removal services you need. And while it’s rare for aggregators of snow and ice removal services to have CSPs on their own team, Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company employs two CSPs with the knowledge and experience to help ensure the success of your commercial snow and ice removal program. Here’s a look at how a team like this can boost your program.
Enhanced safety and accessibility. A safe and accessible property is every business’s top priority. SIMA certification affirms a provider’s ability to safely manage snow removal, from ensuring vehicle and foot traffic can safely enter and traverse the property to preventing serious slips and falls and related injuries. Certification also underscores your commitment to safe snow removal to your employees, tenants, customers and guests.
Clear, defined protocols. SIMA certification ensures your provider has the right tools and process knowledge for the job, allowing your properties to continue operating as usual, even in heavy snow and ice conditions.
Decreased liability. From potential issues with access to risks associated with the snow removal process, commercial properties face a variety of potential liabilities due to winter weather conditions. Partnering with a SIMA-certified provider for snow and ice removal helps decrease your liability through their comprehensive training and procedures that make your properties safer and easier to access.
Increased confidence and stability. Partnering with SIMA-certified experts helps you build stronger contracts, reduce liability and ensure efficient, proactive winter service all season long. You can rest assured knowing they’ve been highly trained in snow and ice removal and that their learnings are ongoing through annual CSP training requirements. This ensures they’ll always be up to date on the latest industry trends and products so they can better meet your snow removal needs—and you can focus on your core business.
Choosing the right snow and ice removal partner isn’t just about clearing snow. It’s about reducing risk, maintaining safe access and ensuring business continuity no matter the forecast. SIMA-certified professionals bring a higher standard of knowledge, accountability, and preparedness to every job. When you work with a provider that understands the values of CSPs, you’re gaining a trusted partner with proven expertise to keep your properties safe, compliant and operational all winter long.
In need of a trusted snow and ice removal provider with SIMA-certified snow professionals on staff? Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company, has you covered. To learn more about partnering with us or to request a quote, contact your Chain Store account representative or email CSMsales@ChainStore.com.