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The objective of ORFA publications is to present the most current and useful information possible. If you want to comment on draft publications please do so prior to the closing date. Please feel free to comment on existing publications, recommend changes to existing publications, or propose a new publication at any time by reaching Rebecca Russell, ORFA Facilities Librarian at library@orfa.com

Guidelines/Best Practices

The following documents represent suggested guidelines and best practices and are available for download in PDF format.

Responsible Maintenance And Operation For "Unattended" Refrigeration Plant Rooms	2011 December
Ministry of Labour "Safe At Work Strategy" - Personal Protective Equipment	2011 October
Hockey Line Markings (Updated)	2011 July
On Solid Ground - Slip Resistant Footwear for On - Ice Workers	2011 June
Facility Safety Advisory	2011 June
Ice Temperature Control For Artificial Ice Rinks (Re-released)	2011 June
Locker Room Care and Control Suggested Best Practices	2011 May
Operating Engineers Regulation: How it Applies to Arenas in Ontario (Re-released)	2011 May
The Changing Dynamics of Artificial Ice Conditions	2011 March
A Valid Drivers License - Is it a Workplace Condition of Employment or a Legal Obligation?	2011 March
The Future of Ice Arena Refrigeration B-Certificate Operators	2011 February
Alert - Risks of Hot Water over 49 °C (120 °F)	2010 December
POSA - Understanding Living Green Space Inspection Expectations and Obligations Awareness Notice	2010 December
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus: Refrigeration Plant Rooms	2010 November
ORFA Working Safe Use of Propane Appliances at Special Events: Recreation Facilities	2010 July
Guidelines For Reporting Critical Injuries In A Recreation Workplace – Involving Non‐Workers(Refer to Updated Version Released Nov. 2011)	2010 February
Light Bulb Changing – Risks and Responsibilities	2010 January
Saving Energy At the Rink Helps Keep Ice Cost Down	2010 January
The Edger - Operational Best Practices	2009 December
Facility Noise - The Potential To Have Long Term Hearing Affects	2009 December
Operational Best Practices For Aquatic Facilities (Canadian Red Cross)	2009 December
Promising Practices in Parks & Recreation	2009 September
Funding Resource Guide for Municipal Operations	2009 September
Private Security & Investigative Services Act: Does it Affect Your Operation	2009 August
Evaluating Arena Dasherboard and Shielding Systems	2009 May
Determining Your Facilities Replacement	2009 April
Season Opener	2008 September
Take Control of Your Flood: It Just Make $ense	2008 September
Energy Efficient Facilities: It's In Our Power	2008 November
Ice Worker Head Protection	2008 March
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Guidelines for Recreation Facilities	2008 March
Using Portable Propane Appliances in Ontario's Recreation Facilities	2008 January
Operating Engineers Regulation: How it Applies to Arenas in Ontario	2007 December
Facility Planning and Design: Arenas	2007 October
Evaluating Arena Boards & Glass	2007 October
Healthy and Active Ontarians through Recreation and Parks Infrastructure	2007 July
Hockey and Curling Ice	2007 June
Sledge Hockey Accessibility: Design Guidelines For Arenas as Issued by the CRFC and Recognized by Hockey Canada	2007 June
Snow Load Analysis	2007 June
Ice Resurfacer Blade Change Procedure	2007June
Guidelines For Creating & Maintaining Outdoor Ice	2007 June
Indoor Air in Ice Facilities	2007 May
Industry Watch: Emerging Ice Issues	2007 April
Ice Facility Refrigeration Mechanical Room Inspection & Gauge Readings	2007 March
Municipal Alcohol Policy Guide	2003 March
Guidelines for Arena Nets & Pegs	2002 September
Guidelines for Entry Into Mechanical Rooms	2002 March
Refrigeration Maintenance Program	2003 September
S.A.F.E.R. - Safety Activities For Effective Refrigeration	2002 March
Emergency Planning & Evacuation	2002 February
Propane Use Indoors	2001 September
Public Skating	2001 September
Air Quality Guidelines for Arenas	2001 September

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