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Check Out The HIM—Sled Safe <br /> All Parties' Responsibilities for Safe Sledding <br /> The majority of sledders are children—often without supervision,participat- <br /> ing <br /> articipating in a potentially hazardous activity,in an uncontrolled environment. <br /> Everyone who makes sliding opportunities available,or who takes part in <br /> them,has some responsibility for making a fun sport safe. Safe sledding requires: <br /> • A safe sliding hill and environment. <br /> • Appropriate behaviour from sledders and their supervisors. <br /> • Using safe sliding equipment,riding in a safe position,and wearing good <br /> quality winter clothing and accessories. <br /> If you are a sliding hill owner/operator you are responsible for. <br /> ❑ informing the public of designated areas, <br /> ❑ planning and constructing a safe facility, <br /> ❑ controlling the use of non-sanctioned sliding areas, <br /> ❑ reminding people of appropriate sliding hill etiquette, <br /> ❑ making the hill as safe as it can possibly be for the authorized sledding <br /> activity, <br /> ❑ making sure there are no objects,on or near the slope that could create a <br /> collision accident, <br /> ❑ supervising the sliding hills at the beginning of the sliding season,and <br /> during popular holiday periods over the winter, <br /> ❑ doing safety inspections, <br /> ❑ making repairs, <br /> ❑ carrying public liability insurance coverage, <br /> ❑ posting instructions for safe use of the hill, <br /> ❑ keeping injury records,and <br /> ❑ keeping maintenance reports. <br /> Sledders are responsible for their own safety and that of others: <br /> ❑ playing without hurting others, <br /> ❑ knowing their limitations, <br /> ❑ following instructions, <br /> A Community Resource Guide Page 16 <br />