During snowy conditions removing loose snow is essential before it becomes hard packed, much more difficult to remove and infinitely more dangerous to walk on but if has been hard packed then the steel lip on the blade of this shovel will make quick work of it. Fortunately we do not often get too much snow in this country but when we do it needs moving fast so having one of these, on standby, is a very sensible precaution. Remember commercial premises have a legal responsibility should there be a slip or fall on their uncleared snow and ice.