Snow shovel

Some snow shovel scoops have sharpened blades which can chip away and lever up slabs of ice.

[2] A narrower scoop makes the removal of deep, wet, or heavy snow easier.

They are large and deep hopper-like implements fitted with a wide handle and designed to scoop up a load of snow and slide it to another location without lifting.

In a single winter, shoveling a typical driveway can involve moving more than 25 tons of snow.

[6] Health risks associated with shoveling snow include heart attacks (myocardial infarction), worsening of existing breathing issues, sprains and strains, slips and falls, back injuries, hypothermia and frostbite, and accidents involving road traffic.

Ideal snow shoveling clothing for the rest of the body is lightweight, layered, and water-repellent to increase ventilation while maintaining insulation.

[9] Shoveling snow is a known trigger for myocardial infarction among people at risk for heart problems and who do not regularly engage in strenuous physical activity.

[10] People who suffer from pre-existing heart or breathing problems should consult their doctor before shoveling snow.

[12] Shoveling snow also builds bone and muscle mass and is a good form of aerobic exercise.

The original artwork which used to hang in Duchamp's studio is now lost, but an authorized replica is in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery.

Traditional snow shovel
Modern snow sled shovel
Two adolescent girls shoveling snow after a heavy snowfall
Two adolescent girls shoveling snow after a heavy snowfall (c. 1900)
Throwing snow to clear a driveway
A child in appropriate clothing, moving a shovelful of fresh snow
A child in appropriate clothing, moving a shovelful of fresh snow
A sidewalk, covered with thin snow in many areas, with deep snow on the sides gouged irregularly. A stop sign is visible in the rear
A sidewalk cleared with a shovel after a heavy snowstorm