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APRIL 2005
    WELCOME NEW O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
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TRAINING CALENDAR
SaveOn Foods Memorial Centre (Victoria, BC) - The re-birth of the old memorial arena gave the assurance that the memory of the old arena will not be lost. Find out more about this facility and the 30 year operating agreement between the City and RG Facilities. [more...] New Scoreboard - The Rogers Centre looks sharp, feels even sharper as outfielder Johnny Damon discovered. Staff sanded down the sharp edges, Damon required 6 stitches. [more...] Other improvements included replacing the outdated Astroturf playing surface with FieldTurf, a synthetic fibrous weave that more closely resembles real lawn, produced by a FieldTurf. [more...] John Labatt Centre Reaches Liquor Ban Deal - Sale of alcohol will be allowed [more...] $1.6 Million Lawsuit - Man shattered his ankle in hockey game claims negligence by the city [more...] Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario - Locations Suitable for Social Gaming Events include Municipal Community Centres and Banquet Halls. [more...] TDSB Fined For Death of Worker - Toronto District School Board fined $150,000 for health and safety violation [more...] Kitchen Worker Burned While Performing Kitchen Cleanup Duties - Company fined $50,000 for health and safety violation [more...] No Clear Line Between Work And Public Spaces - Coroner's jury presses for safety inspections of all municipal vehicles [more...] Back Safety - A guide to preventing low back pain [more...] Bill C-45 Charges Dropped - Charges were resolved for Domenico Fantini, who in August was the first to be charged under Bill C-45. The charge stemmed from a fatal accident that occurred on April 19, 2004, when an employee of Mr. Fantini's was buried alive in a 9 foot trench on a small project. The defence council and the crown prosecutor entered a joint submission wherein the criminal charges against Mr. Fantini were dropped in exchange for pleading guilty to 3 counts of failing as an employer to ensure the measures and procedures prescribed are carried out in the workplace, as per section 25.1.C of the Occupational Health and safety Act and received a $50,000 fine. Mr. De Rubeis, the accused lawyer said that this type of case wasn't what Bill C-45 was intended for. It was intended for large corporations that knowingly. Propane Heater - Safety recall [more...] Spring Tech Tip for the Outdoor Pool - Outdoor public pool and hot tub waters can be stabilized during spring filling and start-up using pure concentrated Cyanuric Acid (C.Y.A.) in powdered form to a level NOT TO EXCEED 40 p.p.m./mg./L. Pools using elemental (Gas) chlorine, unstabilized calcium or sodium chlorine compounds, are suitable for CYA stabilization. Weekly, test the water for CYA level and add more if the concentration gets below 25 p.p.m. /mg./L. If using some form of stabilized disinfectant and the CYA level rises above 40 p.p.m./mg./L, waste or dump pool water until the correct level is obtained. CYA levels above 40 p.p.m./mg./L will cause chlorine LOCK which will allow algae and other things to grow in your pool resulting in dull, green, yellow, or cloudy water unsuitable for swimming. CYA must never be used for indoor pools. (Doug Paton, Aquatics Consultants Inc.) [Definition: Cynanuric Acid (a.k.a. Stabilizer, Conditioner, or 2,4,6-trihydroxy-s-trazine) a white, granular solid chemical that reduces the loss of chlorine due to the ultraviolet rays from sunlight.] Seasonal Employees - Some young and new workers who return to the same job for a second summer, or have worked for a few months in the same job, may be "promoted" by their employer to be a supervisor, team leader, crew chief, group coordinator or similar title. It's a credit to their dedication and hard work, but be aware that this also brings new legal responsibilities. Not only as a worker under the OHSA, but also as a supervisor with more duties and responsibilities in terms of protecting the workers under their leadership. Throughout the spring/summer season the O.R.F.A. will bring you more information on Safe Work Practices for new and young workers. The need for proper orientation and ongoing training cannot be over emphasized for all workers. Worksmart Ontario is the official website for the Ministry of Labour for young and new workers. [more...] A new worker's first few weeks on the job are crucial to establishing good safety practices. Habits tend to deteriorate over time, so it is key that good habits are taught from the start. Make safety an over-riding responsibility and encourage open and safe workplaces. 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 Brighten Your Paint Job - By dry scraping the ice surface and washing the lines and circles with 90-degree F water with the ˝-inch hose (being cautious not to burn the ice) you can lift off existing ice, which will bring back the paint brightness. A full ice surface takes 2.5 hours to perform this procedure. Clear water over the lines is left to freeze once complete. |
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O.R.F.A. will pay tribute to the original members of the Association’s Education Committee at the upcoming Golden Gala and Recognition Banquet to be held May 2, 2005 at the University of Guelph. The Annual Professional Development Program, as it is known today, got its start, September 1955. The fledging Ontario Arenas Association (O.A.A.), tackled formal training opportunities at their noteworthy Fall Meeting, at the N.O. Hipel Farm, in Hespeler, Ontario. Education was on the agenda of newly elected OAA President, Bob Crosby, who several years earlier, was appointed to manage the newly constructed Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (1951). Crosby a former educator, appointed Ebbie Bishop, Manager Guelph Memorial Gardens, to Chair the Association’s first “Training Committee”, known simply as “The Course Committee”.
Sometime later, it was renamed, “The Education Committee”. Crosby, along with Committee members, Tom Dickson (Leamington), Frank Westoby (Dundas), and newly appointed Secretary Treasurer, Jada Dahmer (Stamford), convened in Guelph, at Bishop’s office. Agreeing to collectively shoulder the responsibility for “developing a course of study”. Crosby in his wisdom, had a vision, which would address both the immediate
and future needs of arena managers and their staff. Together, they assembled a dedicated core of instructors from varied backgrounds, bringing a wealth of knowledge, and expertise to the classroom. The first “In Service Training Program”, was held in 1956, at Huron College, University of Western Ontario, with 65 in attendance.
The program was moved to the Ontario Agriculture College in Guelph, the following year and has remained at the University of Guelph thru to current day.