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Ski Patrol - Mountain travel: Getting around safely

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Ski Patrol - Mountain Travel: Getting Around Safely

Instructor Guide

SAFETY TALK OVERVIEW

Safety Talks are a method to refresh an employee’s knowledge and skills, maintain their interest in safety and illustrate the organization’s commitment to creating a healthy & safe work environment. Safety Talks can be performed on a weekly basis or before the start of a new scope of work and should be about 15 minutes in duration. Generally, these Safety Talk meetings are led by a supervisor and should be mandatory for all crew members to attend. The content should be centred on a single topic (e.g. a safety rule, safe job procedures, recent incident, JOHSC meeting minutes, inspection results, etc.).

go2 developed these Safety Talks in conjunction with representatives from 11 ski hills in BC. The content is meant to be a base on which to work from, so please feel free to customize the subject matter to your own organization. If you would like to develop your own Safety Talk, please download the template Safety Talk from the go2 website (go2hr.ca/skisafety) and contact Trina Wright, Program Manager, Industry Health & Safety at twright@go2hr.ca and 604-633-9787 (ext 259) for support. If you are willing to share your Safety Talk with go2, we will ideally post it on our website, to be accessed by all ski resorts in BC. The more preventative ideas we can provide, the better the chances of having an incident free environment for all.

Topic Overview:

A large number of patrollers are injured while travelling on BC ski hills every year. At _______ [your ski hill], there is an average of _______ patrollers injured every year.

Demonstration and Discussion Topics

( Discuss the hazards of being a ski patroller.

( Virtual Tour the map of the mountain and point out areas of concern.

( Distribute the handout.

( Use the handout as your discussion guide.

( Discuss how incidents can happen.

( Remind employees that they are required to wear proper gear and maintain their equipment.

( Explain what can be done to minimize the risks (do’s & don’ts in handout).

( Emphasize that following safe work procedures is mandatory.

( Make it real by telling at least two true stories of injuries from your experience or use the following example: Example #1: A patroller skied into a depression when he was skiing down at the end of the day, completing a sweep. Due to the poor visibility, the worker reportedly did not see the feature, and was not prepared for the fall. The worker landed directly on his shoulder causing a right shoulder separation.

( Discuss the attitude of “it won’t happen to me”. Remind them that an injury can and will happen if they take shortcuts or are careless.

( Answer any questions or concerns they might have.

( Set a good example by working safely at all times.

Ski Patrol - Mountain Travel: Getting Around Safely

The goal is to reduce the number of incidents with workers being injured while patrolling the mountain. Although many may consider skiing and riding injuries among patrollers to be an inherent risk of the job, analysis of historical records in regards to these injuries suggests that they can be reduced in number and severity, and can possibly be eliminated.

Tasks

Patrolling the mountain; giving assistance when needed; reporting on conditions.

Do’s:

▪ USE DESIGNATED ROUTES (E.G. GREEN RUNS) OR RUNS THAT ARE SUITED TO YOUR ABILITY. SKI TO YOUR STRENGTHS (BOARD OR SKI) AND DO NOT TRY AND LEARN A NEW SKILL DURING WORK HOURS. CONSIDER TAKING A SKI LESSON TO IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY LEVEL.

▪ Always ski or board in a safe and controlled manner. When skiing while on shift, your risk threshold should be different from when skiing recreationally - make conservative decisions.

▪ Watch for vehicle traffic on the hill. Listen and watch for snowmobiles and snowcats.

▪ Use headlamps when needed in early morning or late runs.

▪ Use only modern ski or snowboard equipment and keep it in good condition. Maintain your equipment – edges, wax and proper binding release settings.

▪ Get a detailed report on man-made snow or changing conditions prior to your first run. Know before you go!

▪ Ski to the conditions, including visibility, snow coverage, depth, consistency and quality.

▪ Maintain contact with the snowmaking and grooming crew.

▪ Communicate to all patrollers regarding any icy, slushy or sticky snow in isolated pockets.

▪ Use extra caution and consideration of routes when skiing with a t-bog (with or without a patient on board). Don’t hesitate to ask for a tail roper when conditions dictate.

▪ Maintain your own health and wellness at all times. Eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep and stay physically fit for the job. Consider stretching your muscles before your shift to warm up your body and prevent strains.

▪ Take regular breaks and rest as extreme weather may require additional time.

▪ Wear proper personal protective equipment. Footwear should be well fitted and eye protection and gloves should be worn at all times.

Ski Patrol - Mountain Travel: Getting Around Safely

Don’ts:

▪ PRE-SEASON CONDITIONS CAN HAVE POOR SNOW, SO ZIGZAG THE SLOPE. DO NOT SKI THE FALL LINE, BOOT HIKE DOWN OR USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.

▪ Do not over do it at the start of the season. Slowly build up your stamina.

▪ Do not report to work if you are legitimately exhausted, sick or otherwise unfit.

▪ If you are taking any type of medication, ensure that it will not interfere with your ability to perform your required duties (i.e. decrease alertness, increase drowsiness, etc.).

▪ Do not perform freestyle maneuvers (e.g. jumping, jibbin’, riding switch, and hitting the sides of runs) while at work and traveling on your routes.

▪ Do not attempt to cross the path of a winch cat unless instructed to do so by the driver.

▪ Do not venture off the designated route including into the adjacent trees or natural “hits” on the side of the ski run.

▪ Travel in the “park” is not permitted unless for the purpose of work.

▪ Do not carry excess gear in your patrol pack.

▪ Do not carry loads that are too heavy or too large for you.

▪ Do not use excess speed to attend an injured guest unless it is life-threatening.

▪ Do not ski into runs in unconsolidated snow. Check first coverage, snow crust break ability and ensure your ability matches your designated run.

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