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 |