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 MARCH 2005
    WELCOME NEW O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
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TRAINING CALENDAR
This years event will celebrate O.R.F.A.'s 50 year history of providing professional development opportunities. In addition, a keynote address from NHL great Dennis Hull will conclude the celebration. [more...] Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario The Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario has confirmed with the O.R.F.A. office that Sandy's Law (mandatory signage for pregnant women) does not apply to Special Occasion Permit holders. If you need more details on the limitations of your special occasion permit contact the AGCO Customer Service at 416-326-8700 or toll free in Ontario at 1-800-522-2876 New information from AGCO also includes updates on special bingo licences and bingo jackpot prizes. [more...] Pesticides Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has concluded that 2,4-D does not cause cancer and can continue to be used safely on home lawns and turf as long as label directions are followed. [more...] Cannon Design Has been selected as prime consultant for the design of a new speed-skating oval in Vancouver, British Columbia for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The 363,175-sq.-ft. facility is scheduled to be completed by 2007. Robert J. Johnston, MRAIC, AIA, principal, with Cannon's Vancouver office, is the principal-in-charge on the project. [more...] The Canadian Standards Association Has released the 2005 B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code. The revised standard is available from the CSA. [more...] Other useful refrigeration resources include O.R.F.A. Refrigeration Plant Maintenance, Safe Activities for Effective Refrigeration (S.A.F.E.R.), Suggested Guidelines for Entry into Mechanical Rooms and the Basic Refrigeration Manual. [more...] Ontario Government News McGuinty government ended the 60-hour work week March 1, giving employees genuine choice about working excess hours while preserving flexibility for businesses. [more...] $55,000 fine for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in injuries to the foot of a 17-year-old worker. [more...] The Ontario Government continues working with stakeholders to finalize the draft Confined Spaces Regulation. Work in confined spaces requires effective protection for workers due to the potential for a buildup of hazardous gasses, dust or lack of oxygen, which can result in an immediate life-threatening hazard of suffocation, fire or explosion. Useful resources are currently available from WorkSafe BC on Confined Spaces. [more...] [even more...] Pool Drownings March break ends in tragedy for a young girl at an indoor wave pool north of Toronto. At the time of the incident, about 300 people were in the pool and five lifeguards were on duty. As well, the wave machine was not working. The pool had just opened for public swimming 10 minutes before the girl's body was found. Autopsy confirms that the cause of death was related to a pre-existing heart condition. An autopsy yesterday revealed the drowning was associated with a heart condition the teen had since birth. [more...] For an informal look behind a wave action pool. [more...] Recent drownings in Malaysia resulted in a new regulation requiring hotels and resorts to station lifeguards at swimming pools. The regulation will soon be drafted following the drowning of three children at the Costa Rica Resort. [more...] In Ontario, Pools open for public use are governed by the Health Protection and Promotion Act: Public Pools Regulation which outlines requirements for on-duty lifeguards. [more...] The National Parks & Recreation Association (US) shares this site specific drowning prevention strategy for Aquatic Facility owners and operators. [more...] Note - One of the benefits of having a white or light coloured floor is that they will highlight submerged objects more readily. Housekeeping Only by setting daily housekeeping tasks through a detailed housekeeping plan can a facility manager be confident that they are prepared to meet the high demands of the general public for facility cleanliness. Let the O.R.F.A. help you create a housekeeping system that will only breed compliments. For details on hosting a recreation housekeeping workshop in your area contact Terry Piche, Technical Director at tpiche@orfa.com Maintaining Cleanliness helps build a Spotless Reputation. [more...] Legionellosis: The Facts A 2003 UK Study highlighted serious problems with spa pools being a cause of Legionnaires' disease because they are not managed or maintained properly. During 2003, there were 27 cases of Legionnaires' disease in England where spa pools were identified as the source of infection. Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial disease that may cause pneumonia. The majority of cases are reported as single (sporadic) cases but outbreaks can occur. The disease is spread through the air from a water source. Person to person spread does not occur. Breathing in aerosols from a contaminated water system is the most likely route of transmission. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety [more...] Centers for Disease Control [more...] [even more...] World Health Organization (WHO) new fact sheet Legionellosis [more...] Words to the Wise Operator Flocculent: a chemical that brings together fine particles in water to form larger particles. Flocculents are used in pool maintenance activities. The chemical compound is added to some sand filters as an aid in filtration. A foaming gelatinous mass, called the floc, is created on top of the filter bed which traps finer particles that might normally pass thorough the sand. Also referred to as aggregation. Alum is a common flocculate. (The Complete Swimming Pool Reference 1994) Machinery room: a room in which a refrigeration system is permanently installed and operated. This does not include a cold-storage room in which evaporators are located, a refrigerator box, an air-cooled space, or any other enclosed space subject to B52-05 (Clause 6.2). A Class T machinery room is one that is subject to specific restrictions and requirements (Clause 6.3) (The Mechanical Refrigeration Code B52-05) Terry's Road Tips O.R.F.A.'s Technical Director travels around Canada and the United States delivering dynamic training programs. As Terry moves on to the next location he packs away little nuggets of wisdom from these well-seasoned operators. Terry shares the following tips. Remember that these tips may not be effective for everyone but they are good examples of how operators continue to find innovative solutions to the task at hand. We hope to continue to share your ideas and tips - direct submissions to tpiche@orfa.com Dasherboard Maintenance To quickly check the dasherboards for imperfections, loose screws or plastic movement, Cut a 2" x 2" to fit between the bottom kicker plate and the top sill band. Run the 2" x 2" along the dasher boards and it will help to quickly identify any problems with your boards. Ice Thickness To determine ice thickness, after conducting an inspection of the ice surface, one practitioner rigged a drill bit to drill a ¼ inch hole down to the surface. At the 1½ inch depth of the drill bit a separate cutting blade was attached, which cut a hole 1 ½ inches in circumference into the ice [almost like a counter sink hole]. This larger hole identifies the extra ice that needs to be cut away as the driver performs the ice maintenance. Operators can quickly monitor their success without taking away too much ice or having to constantly re-drill. |
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Please consider joining us for the 2005 Golden Gala & Recognition Banquet sponsored by Union Gas Limited at the University of Guelph, Monday May 2, 2005. 
The Ontario Recreation Facilities is pleased to partner with Jet Ice Limited and the International Icemakers Society in the promotion of a new Scholarship Trust Fund dedicated to the memory of the late Doug Moore. Doug Moore was the late founder of Jet Ice Limited, and the Chief Engineer at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto for 30 years. He was a hands-on person who understood the specific day to day needs of facility operators. During his 40 years of service in the arena industry, Doug developed ice making concepts and theories that are recognized and accepted as standard practices in our facilities today. He willingly and diligently shared his practical knowledge through hands on training and elevated the position of icemaker to the respectable level of professionalism it enjoys today. The International Icemakers Society supports professional development within the ice making community and would like to assist candidates in achieving their personal and professional goals. We look forward to your application for the Doug Moore Scholarship Trust Fund.