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The following documents represent suggested guidelines and best practices and are available as a benefit of membership for download in PDF format.

Documents	Release Date
A Practical Public Health Inspector Guide to Ice Arena Indoor Air Quality Inspections, Version 1	2024 October
Indoor Ice Season Opener	2024 September
Ice Resurfacer Operator Auger Risks and Hazards Guideline	2024 May
Skating Ice Schedule Management Best Practices	2024 February
Suggested Guidelines For Ice Arena Goal Nets and Goal Frame Anchoring Systems	2022 July
The Mpemba Effect or Which Freezes Faster - Hot or Cold Flood Water	2022 March
Ice Resurfacer Auger Bearing Maintenance Guideline	2021 October
EV Rechargeable Battery Design Guideline	2021 October
Calculating Safe Ice Sheet User Load Guideline	2021 September
On Ice Anti-Slip Foot Protection Guideline Note: Updated - Originally released in Jun 2011	2021 May
Designing an Effective Ice Resurfacer Maintenance Program	2020 November
Winter Outdoor Ice Operations During COVID-19	2020 November
Ice Resurfacer Hydraulic System Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guideline	2020 November
Risks and Responsibilities of Using Volunteers for Cross Ice Set-up and Takedown	2020 May
Battery Powered Ice Maintenance Equipment Guideline	2020 May
Ice Worker On-Ice Head Protection Guideline Note: Updated - Originally released in Jul 2012	2019 October
The Paint Stick – Ergonomic Ice Technician Tool	2019 July
Recreation Facilities Environmental Guidelines Note: Updated - Originally released in Jun 2014	2019 April
The Potential Risks Associated With Ice Resurfacer Snow Dumping Note: Updated - Originally released in Aug 2012	2019 January
Public Ice Skating Best Practice Note: Updated - Originally released in Sep 2001 and Oct 2013	2018 September
Overview of Speed Skating	2018 July
Indoor Ice Season Opener Note: Updated - Originally released in Sep 2008 and Dec 2013	2018 July
A Guide to Artificial Ice Skating Upkeep and Maintenance	2018 March
Arena Artificial Ice Out Guideline	2018 February
Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality In Arenas Note: Updated - Originally Released in May 2007; Updated Dec 2011; Jan 2018.	2018 January
Ice Resurfacer Blade Risks and Hazards Guideline Note: Updated - Originally released in Jun 2007	2017 October
Safe Edging Guidelines and Industry Best Practice Note: Updated - Originally Released in Dec 2009	2017 July
Arena Boards, Shielding and Protective Netting (BSPN) Systems Note: Updated - Originally Released in Oct 2002, and updated May 2009, Nov 2015 and Jun 2017.	2017 June
Net Pegging Anchoring Systems Update	2017 May
Snow Load and Structural Integrity Failures	2017 January
Considerations For Designing An Ice Resurfacer Snow Melt Pit	2016 September
The Ice Resurfacer Wash Water System	2016 September
Ice Logo Installation, Removal and Storage Note: Updated - Originally Released in Aug 2012	2015 October
Risks, Hazards and Science of Ice Resurfacer Floodwater	2015 September
Who Is A Supervisor Under the OHSA?	2015 February
25 Years Later is WHMIS a Workplace Trap?	2015 January
Guidelines for Basic Awareness Training	2014 September
Ice Hockey Dasherboard Safety Zone (Look Up Line) Installation Guideline	2014 August
Painting Your Ice Surface White	2014 July
Safe Ice Resurfacer Room Battery Installation and Charging Use Guidelines	2014 July
Understanding the Impact of Humidity in Ice Rinks	2014 June
New and Young Worker Employer Guide	2014 April
Speed Skating Canada - 100m Track Layout	2014 April
Zamboni Safety Bulletin	2014 April
Guidelines for Reporting Critical Injuries	2013 August
Ringette Canada Line Markings (CRFC) English Version: PDF French Version: PDF	2013 August
Operational Update: Ice Arena Goal Nets	2013 August
Suggested Guidelines for Ice Arena Goal Nets and Goal Frame Anchoring Systems	2013 February
Guidelines For Ice Arena Safety Netting Note: Refer to June 2017 Arena Boards, Shielding and Protective Netting Systems	2013 February
Hockey Line Markings Note: Updated - Originally Released in Jun 2010	2012 November
Facility Advisory – Dasherboard Shielding Replacement: What are the Risks? Note: Refer to June 2017 Arena Boards, Shielding and Protective Netting Systems	2012 September
Guidelines for Holding On-Ice Ceremonies	2012 August
Ministry of Labour - "Safe At Work Strategy": Personal Protective Equipment	2011 October
Ice Temperature Control For Artificial Ice Rinks (Re-released)	2011 June
Saving Energy At the Rink Helps Keep Ice Cost Down	2010 December
Facility Noise and the Potential for Long-Term Hearing Affects	2009 December
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
Industry Watch: Emerging Ice Issues	2007 April
Tim Hickman Coroners Inquest Findings	1996 September

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