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AUGUST 2005  26th Alumni Family Gathering and Harvest Table Sept. 28-29, 2005 Click here for more information     WELCOME NEW O.R.F.A. MEMBERS
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TRAINING CALENDAR
REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES OR IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROVIDER O.R.F.A. continues to solicite both "Expressions of Interest" to act as training hosts for our 2005 Calendar of Training Events, as well as providing specific "In-House training quotations" to meet your operational needs. For more information, please contact: Terry Piche, Technical Director at 416.426.7062.  INAUGURAL O.R.F.A. "ICE TECHNICIAN COURSE" hosted by the CITY OF OTTAWA HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH O.R.F.A./OPA/PRO SIGN LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING  Following ongoing meetings of President’s and senior staff of the O.R.F.A., Ontario Parks Association (O.P.A.) and Parks and Recreation Ontario (P.R.O.), a letter of understanding has been signed by all organizations that in short identifies the uniqueness and strategic direction of each organization, while respecting the role of each in the recreation sector and the opportunity to collaborate when a common broader sector voice may be required. [more] MINISTERS IDENTIFY SPORT & RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE AS #1 PRIORITY Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation identified sport and recreation infrastructure as their number one priority during their annual conference in Regina on August 4 and 5. Improved infrastructure will advance sport and physical activity in communities across the country while addressing critical health challenges and strengthening Canadian communities. [more] LEGISLATION AFFECTING RECREATION Public Spa Regulations: Effective January 2006, public spas are defined as a hydro-massage pool containing an artificial body of water that is intended primarily for therapeutic or recreational use, that is not drained, cleaned or refilled before use by each individual and that utilizes hydrojet circulation, air induction bubbles, current flow or a combination of them over the majority of the pool area. [more] Asbestos Regulations: Ontario Regulation 278/05 Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations was made June 8, 2005, filed June 10, 2005 and printed in the Ontario Gazette June 25, 2005. This regulation largely comes into effect November 1, 2005 although several sections will not be effective until November 1, 2007. This regulation will replace Ontario Regulation 838/90 which as been in place unchanged since 1985. Regulation 278/05 [more] Pinchin Environmental summarizes the major changes to the regulations [more] Accessibility Law: now in effect [more] The legislation sets out a framework for development of sector-specific standard development committees. These committees, to be comprised of representatives of the sector, the disabilities community, and the government, will be tasked with developing standards regarding goods, services and facilities; accommodation; employment; buildings, structures and premises. FAQ [more] Proposed Security Legislation: Bill 159 passes 2nd reading and is scheduled for public hearings in September 2005 [more] Many Canadian municipalities either employ in-house security staff or contract security services from a third party provider. In some cases, by-law enforcement officers perform dual enforcement and security functions. New proposed regulatory standards, in various stages of development across Canada, will soon encompass all security practitioners employed in the public and private sectors. [more] FOCUS ON FACILITIES WSIB releases 2006 Premium Rates - [more] and stakeholder letter [more] Mechanical Refrigeration Code - New package available from Canadian Standards that will give you fast and easy access to all the information contained in the B52-05 Mechanical Refrigeration Code and B52HB-05, A Practical Handbook for Implementing CSA's B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code! The B52 Handbook provides a concise understanding to implementing the requirements of the code [more] ‘World’s Largest Naturally Frozen Ice Rink’ Record - In July 2005, Guinness World Records of London, England confirmed that the Rideau Canal Skateway in Canada’s Capital Region is indeed the ‘Largest Naturally Frozen Ice Rink in the World’, with a maintained skating surface of 165,621m² [more] Humidex Calculator - From the Occupational Health Care for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) [more] Dealing with the Media - Be prepared to deal with media when and not “if” a crisis occurs [more] Pool Event Seating - Hosting an event or display at your public pool this summer? Remember that benches or seats for temporary use during aquatic displays or competitive events attended by spectators may be placed on the deck to accommodate the spectators, provided that, (a) the spectator area and the access to it are separated from the remainder of the deck by a barrier placed not less than 0.60 metre from the edge of the pool; and (b) the benches or seats when not in use are stored outside the deck area. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565, s. 10 (3). [more] Protecting Greenspaces - [more] Aging Workers - Older, wiser and taking over the workforce [more] TSSA Boilers and Pressure Vessels - The Technical Standards & Safety Authority has issued two new Safety Bulletins for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Hot Tap and Line Stopping Guidelines for Pressure Equipment [more] Guideline for Maintenance Replacement of Mechanically Assembled Items in Existing Pressure Piping Systems [more] For a complete list of Valid/Revised Bulletins and those cancelled [more] Alcohol on the Field - Managing alcohol consumption on sports fields can be a challenging task. North Vancouver field policy [more] Building Stronger Communities - OSIFA's loan program has been broadened to provide loans for municipal culture, tourism and recreation infrastructure projects. OSIFA will be accepting applications from Ontario towns and cities from August 22 to October 14, 2005 [more] OSIFA [more] AEDS at Pools - All Richmond Hill Pools to get defibrillators following the death of young girl earlier this year. [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] Pool Evacuation - Barrie YMCA outdoor pool evacuated [more] Note: Ontario Ministry of Labour is now investigating TECH TIPS Pools - The best way to kill germs is by routinely measuring and adjusting both chlorine and pH levels. Since a few germs can survive for long periods in even the best maintained pools, it is also important that swimmers become aware of Healthy Swimming behaviors (don’t swim when ill with diarrhea, don’t swallow pool water, take frequent bathroom breaks, and practice good hygiene). Combining Healthy Swimming behaviors with good chlorine and pH control will reduce the spread of RWI’s (CDC Centers for Disease Control) Arenas - Too much snow during flooding means you are applying too much water. An average flood requires 60-70 imperial gallons of water at 150-degrees F. A water meter can be installed to help operators control their water application amounts. Pre-mark the tank to help ensure no water is wasted. (O.R.F.A. Certified Ice Technician Program) In "Terms" Terms, phrases and definitions relevant to your operation: building, n (bâtiment) - a shelter comprising a partially or totally enclosed space, erected by means of a planned process of forming and combining materials. building component, n (composant de bâtiment) - a building element using industrial products that are manufactured as independent units capable of being joined with other elements. Examples include an air handling unit; a cooling tower; an electrical transformer; a door. building construction, n (construire de bâtiment) - (1) the act or process of making or forming a building by assembly or combining elements, components or systems. (2) the structure or part thereof so formed. building envelope, n (enveloppe d’un immeuble) - perimeter elements of a building, both above and below ground, that divide the external from the internal environment. Commonly included are exterior walls, windows, doors, roofs, and subfloors. facility, n (facilité) - a physical setting used to serve a specific purpose. A facility may be within a building, or a whole building, or a building plus its site and surrounding environment; or it may be a construction that is not a building. The term encompasses both the physical object and its use. Compare building. (SOURCE: ASTM Standard Terminology of Facility Management 2004) |
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