Documents
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        Release Date
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    | Recreation Risk Management Awareness Guideline - Note: to be released as part of an upcoming webinar | 2025 September  | 
| Exploring The Real Cost of Summer Ice Guideline  | 2024 July  | 
| Recreation Ear Bud Safety Guideline  | 2024 April  | 
Unpermitted Activities in Public Areas of Recreation Facilities 
      Note: Updated Originally Released in March 2013 and September 2018 | 2024 April  | 
| A Practical Quick Reference Guide for Public Health Inspection of Ontario’s Recreation Facilities | 2023 September  | 
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        Converting a Recreation Centre to an Emergency Rescue Centre (Shelter) Guideline
         Note: Updated - Originally released in February 2020
  
        
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      2023 May  | 
    
    
      | 2023 Facility Operator Supervision Guideline | 
      2023 April  | 
    
    
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         Reporting Workplace Health and Safety Incidents in a Recreation Environment  
        Note: Updated - Originally released in September 2018 
        
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      2023 April  | 
    
    
      | Contractor Management Guideline | 
      2023 March  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Worker Whistleblower Guideline  | 
      2023 February  | 
    
    
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        A Guideline for the Placement of Naloxone Kits in Recreation Facilities
         Note: Updated - Originally released in February 2020 
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      2023 February  | 
    
    
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         Preparing for an Opioid Overdose with Onsite NARCAN Nasal Spray Kits 
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      2023 January  | 
    
    
      | A Guideline to Workplace Specific Trainer Skills and Responsibilities | 
      2022 September  | 
    
    
      | Facility Fire Door Asset Management Guideline  | 
      2022 August  | 
    
    
      | Pyrotechnics (Fireworks) Safety | 
      2022 May  | 
    
    
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        Maintaining a Valid Workplace Driver’s License
         Note: Updated - Originally released in July 2018
  
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      2022 April  | 
    
    
      | Impact of Roof Snow Load Weight Calculations Towards Facility Structural Failure | 
      2022 January  | 
    
    
      | A Guide to Ontario’s Proposed Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 - Which Includes the Right to Disconnect from Work | 
      2021 December  | 
    
    
      | WHMIS Compliance Guideline | 
      2021 December  | 
    
    
      | Developing an Effective Facility User Respectful Behaviour Policy | 
      2021 November  | 
    
    
      | Evaluating Recreation Facility Structural Unfunded Liability Guideline | 
      2021 November  | 
    
    
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         Object Generated Head Impact vs. Worker Generated Head Impact Protection Guidelines 
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      2021 November  | 
    
    
      | Bill 141, 2020 and Recreation Facility AED Equipment “Life” Cycle Asset Management | 
      2021 October  | 
    
    
      | Applying Ontario’s Trespass To Property Act (TPA) in a COVID Environment Guideline | 
      2021 October  | 
    
    
      | Guideline For Unsupervised Fitness Areas | 
      2021 October  | 
    
    
      | A Risk Management Checklist for COVID-19 Facility Screener Positions | 
      2021 September  | 
    
    
      | Guideline to Safely Wearing Jewelry at Work | 
      2021 August  | 
    
    
      | A Guideline To the Wearing Shorts at Work | 
      2021 August  | 
    
    
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         Are You Covered By Legal Counsel At Work? 
        Note: Updated - Originally released in Mar 2014
  
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      2021 August  | 
    
    
      | Electric Vehicle Batteries Risk and Hazards Guideline | 
      2021 May  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Facility Indoor Air Management Guideline | 
      2021 April  | 
    
    
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         5 Simple Steps for Developing a Recreation Asset Inventory 
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      2021 April  | 
    
    
      | Live Streaming Facility Sporting Events Guideline | 
      2020 November  | 
    
    
      | A Recreation Supervisors Guide to Worker COVID-19 Screening and Exposure Control Planning | 
      2020 May  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Worker Essential Health and Safety Training Guideline | 
      2020 April  | 
    
    
      | Ontario Recreation Facilities Property Assessment Guide | 
      2020 March  | 
    
    
      | Use of Waivers in Todays Recreational Digital World | 
      2020 January  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Facility Worker Noise Risk and Hazard Awareness Guideline and Quiz | 
      2019 September  | 
    
    
      | Monitoring Facilities Code of Conduct | 
      2019 September  | 
    
    
      | Facility Branding Guideline  | 
      2019 September  | 
    
    
      | Maintaining a Recreation Facilities Fire/Emergency Equipment and Safe Environment  | 
      2019 September  | 
    
    
      | Designing a Facility Security Camera Use Policy  | 
      2019 September | 
    
    
      | Benefits of Recreation Worker Vaccination  | 
      2019 September  | 
    
    
      | Working Alone in a Recreation Environment Guideline | 
      2019 August  | 
    
    
      | Is It A Facility Construction or Maintenance Project? | 
      2019 July  | 
    
    
      | Why Arenas Can Be Costly To Construct  | 
      2019 July  | 
    
    
      Developing an Effective Facility Operational Team 
      Note: Updated - Originally released in  May 2014
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      2019 May  | 
    
    
      | A General Understanding of Musical Tariffs in a Recreation Setting  | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      | Facility User Eviction Guideline | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      | An Employers Guide to Developing Efficient and Safe Ice Resurfacer Operators | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Facility Contractor Relationship Guideline | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      | A Guide to Smoke-Free Ontario 2018 | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      Facility Noise - The Potential To Have Long Term Hearing Affects 
      Note: Updated - Originally released in December 2009 | 
      2019 April  | 
    
    
      | Safely Dealing with Blood and Body Fluid Contact Guideline | 
      2019 February  | 
    
    
      | Understanding Recreation Worker Respiratory Protective Equipment as PPE | 
      2018 October | 
    
    
    
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         Scheduled Facility Structural Inspections Are Key Asset and Safety Management Tools Note: Updated - Originally released in Feb 2010 
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      2018 September  | 
    
    
    
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         Ready, Shoot, Aim – Recreation Facility Revenue Generation 
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      2018 February  | 
    
    
      | Analyzing and Calculating Recreational User Fees | 
      2018 February  | 
    
    
      | Revised Reporting of Critical Injuries in a Recreation Setting for Non Workers  | 
      2017 September  | 
    
    
      | Is it Time to Refresh Your Facility Contracts? | 
      2017 September  | 
    
    
      | Recreational Distracted Driving: Risks Are Not Related To A Vehicle  | 
      2017 September  | 
    
    
      | Understanding and Correcting Recreation Facility Worker Time Theft  | 
      2017 July  | 
    
    
      | Recreation Worker - Fentanyl Awareness  | 
      2017 May  | 
    
    
      | Religious Head Coverings and the Wearing of Head Protection Policies  | 
      2017 February  | 
    
    
      | Who Is Responsible For Paying For Workplace PPE?  | 
      2016 November  | 
    
    
      | First Aid Misconceptions  | 
      2016 April  | 
    
    | Play Safe White Paper | 2016 March | 
      Recreation Facility Emergency Planning 
      Note: Updated Originally Released in February 2002 | 
      2015 December | 
    
    
      Managing Colour Vision Deficiency and the Recreation Worker
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      2015 October
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      Care and Control of Recreation Facilities: Child Safety
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      2015 October
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      Become an Energy Champion By Understanding Ontario's Current Electrical Costs
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      2015 September
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      Tobacco Free Recreation Facilities: Challenges and Realities 
      Note: Updated - Originally released in Aug 2013
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      2015 June
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      | Who is a Supervisor Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act - Ministry of Labour | 
      2015 February
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      | 25+ Years Later - Is WHMIS a Workplace Effective Tool or A Supervisory Operational Trap? | 
      2015 January
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      | Public Safety and Patron Code of Conduct: Facility Signage Guideline | 
      2014 December
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      | Guide to OHSA Requirements for Basic Awareness Training (MOL) | 
      2014 September
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      | Safe Facility Roof-Top Access Guideline | 
      2014 August
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      | Assessing Your Recreation Facilities For Vermiculite Insulation | 
      2014 July
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      | Recreation Facilities Environmental Compliance Guidelines | 
      2014 June
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      | New and Young Worker Employer Guide | 
      2014 April
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      | Understanding the Mandatory Health & Safety Training Requirement | 
      2014 April
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      | Snow Load and Structural Integrity Inspection - Reminder | 
      2014 January
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      | "Facility Respect" - Taking Back Your Buildings | 
      2013 December
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      | Moisture and Mould Control for Recreation Facilities: Risks and Responsibilities | 
      2013 October
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         Guidelines For Reporting Critical Injuries In A Recreation Workplace – Involving Non‐Workers 
        Note: Updated - Originally released in Nov 2012 
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      2013 August
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      | Automatic External Defibrillators: Unsecured Locations | 
      2013 June
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      | 
         Municipal Alcohol Policy Guide ©2003
  
        English | French | PDF available at no cost 
        Municipal Alcohol Policy Guide ©2003 (order for Binder/CD resource) 
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      2013 February
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      | Guidelines For Ice Arena Safety Netting | 
      2013 February
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      Better Understanding Musical Tariffs in a Recreation Setting
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      2013 February
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      | Guidelines for Holding On-Ice Ceremonies | 
      2012 August
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      | Responsible Maintenance And Operation For "Unattended" Refrigeration Plant Rooms | 
      2011 December
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      | Ministry of Labour "Safe At Work Strategy" - Personal Protective Equipment | 
      2011 October
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      | On Solid Ground - Slip Resistant Footwear for On - Ice Workers | 
      2011 June
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      | Facility Safety Advisory | 
      2011 June
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      | Locker Room Care and Control Suggested Best Practices | 
      2011 May
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      | A Valid Drivers License - Is it a Workplace Condition of Employment or a Legal Obligation? | 
      2011 March
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      | ORFA Working Safe Use of Propane Appliances at Special Events: Recreation Facilities | 
      2010 July
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      | Regular Structural Inspections Are Key To Controlling Snow Load Failures | 
      2010 February
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      | Light Bulb Changing – Risks and Responsibilities | 
      2010 January
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      | Saving Energy At the Rink Helps Keep Ice Cost Down | 
      2010 January
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      | Promising Practices in Parks & Recreation | 
      2009 September
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      | Funding Resource Guide for Municipal Operations  | 
      2009 September
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      | Private Security & Investigative Services Act: Does it Affect Your Operation | 
      2009 August
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      | Determining Your Facilities Replacement | 
      2009 April
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      | Energy Efficient Facilities: It's In Our Power | 
      2008 November
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         Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Guidelines for Recreation Facilities 
        Automatic External Defibrillators: Unsecured Locations (June 2013) 
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      2008 March
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      | Using Portable Propane Appliances in Ontario's Recreation Facilities | 
      2008 January
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      | Healthy and Active Ontarian's through Recreation and Parks Infrastructure | 
      2007 July
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      | Snow Load Analysis | 
      2007 June
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      | Industry Watch: Emerging Ice Issues | 
      2007 April
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  | Hockey Canada/CRFC: National Arena Census  | 2005 May  |