WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRITTING A WORKPLACE CAR PARK?

Responsibility depends on who controls the premises and the arrangements between occupiers, landlords, managing agents and contractors. Businesses should identify who is responsible for assessing winter risks and arranging appropriate controls.

Start with the site’s risk assessment

Car parks, pedestrian routes, entrances, steps, ramps and loading areas can become hazardous in freezing weather. The winter plan should identify priority areas and who makes treatment decisions.

Landlord, tenant or facilities manager?

Responsibilities can vary with leases and management agreements. Where several organisations share a site, responsibilities should be clear before winter weather arrives rather than assumed during an icy morning.

Keep useful service records

Documented treatment plans and service records can help facilities teams demonstrate what winter maintenance activity was arranged and completed. This article is general information, not legal advice; organisations should obtain professional advice where responsibility is unclear.

Read our commercial winter plan guide or explore commercial gritting services.