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REPORT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION_COIMMITTEE /~j/~('~
Date: January'19, 2009 ~~D(~.t-~~~~^" "° "~
Report #: OPD-001-09 File #: By-Law #:
Subject: REFLECTIVE HEAD GEAR
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report OPD-001-09 be received;
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Submitted by: Reviewed by: ~ f ~^'~-~--~ ("[{
F rvath Franklin Wu,
.D.M.R., R. R. F.A. Chief Administrative Officer
Dire r of Operations
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1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 At the GPA meeting of September 8, 2008 Council requested that staff
review the Municipality's policy/procedure on the use of protective head
gear in our outdoor skateboard parks and in municipally operated arenas.
2.0 PARTICIPANT HELMET USE
Currently, the Community Services Department has the following
requirements for participant helmet use in arena facilities:
Parent and Tot
CSA approved helmet and face mask required for all children.
Enforcement would be the responsibility of the facility operators.
Public Skatina
CSA approved helmets recommended for all skaters required for skaters
five years and under. Enforcement would be the responsibility of skate
patrollers. .
Shinny Hockey
Full equipment recommended with CSA approved helmets mandatory.
Enforcement would be the responsibility of the facility operators.
Facility Rental Grouas
Minor Hockey -mandatory equipment requirement including helmet use
are outlined by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), Ontario
Women's Hockey Association (OW HA) and Hockey Canada for all
affected organizations. Enforcement is the responsibility of the governing
body and their officials.
Other Ice Proarams
For all other ice programs, Community Services recommends that CSA
approved safety equipment including head, eye and facial protection be
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worn by all participants. At this point, there is no enforcement by
municipal staff.
Community Services Review
The Community Services Department is currently reviewing their policies
and will continue to consult with the Ontario Recreation Facilities
Association as well as the provincial/national sports governing bodies in
order to stay aware of any emerging trends in this area.
3.0 SKATEBOARD PARK SAFETY
3.1 None of the municipalities in the Region of Durham surveyed has an
enforcement policy regarding the use of helmets in their municipal
skateboard parks. Municipalities, including Clarington, strongly
recommend the use of helmets as indicated in the signage at Rob Piontek
Skate Park (Attachment #1 ). The signage states that helmets, knee pads,
and elbow pads are strongly recommended.
3.2 The most important safety issue is to skateboard and in-line skate within
one's ability. Helmets are not useful unless the chinstrap is used properly.
3.3 It is noted that the City of Port Moody British Columbia has a by-law
governing the wearing of helmets in the skateboard park. A person
commits an offence if that person uses the skateboard park with a
skateboard, in-line skates, scooters, bicycle or any other wheeled device
is not wearing a helmet that meets certain standards or specifications. A
person who is convicted of an offense is liable to a fine of not more than
$100.00 dollars. According to a city official, it is almost impossible to
enforce.
4.0 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT R.R.O. 1990, SECTION 104, AND
REGULATION 610, SAFETY HELMETS
As Council is aware, the Province of Ontario amended the Highway Traffic
Act to state that anyone under the age of 16 must wear a helmet on the
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highway while riding a bicycle. Council may consider passing a resolution
requesting the Province to include adding "while using a skateboard on a
road or at a park must wear a helmet."
5.0 CONCLUSION
The Municipality of Clarington strongly recommends the use of protective
head gear and will ensure that the appropriate signage is in place to
inform all participants.
Attachments:
Attachment #1 -Rob Piontek Skate Park Signage
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 263-2291 F (905) 263-4433
ATTACHMENT NO.: 1
REPORT NO.: OPD-001-09
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