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Check Out The HIIiI—Sled Safe Operations and Hill Monitoring A survey of northern Alberta communities,completed in March,1996,for the Safe Sledding Dynamics Report project,indicated that many municipalities reviewed their sliding hills only in response to complaints from the public or as a result of injuries. Some municipalities indicated that they reviewed their hills before the snow flew and checked them periodically during the winter season,but no more frequently than once a week. A few respondents indicated that service organ=- tions operate and maintain their sliding hills. Regardless of who undertakes this work,the following is the minimum recommended sliding hill monitoring pro- gram: Sliding Hill Monitoring • Before the beginning of the sliding season,walls the entire sliding hill to identify any changes since the previous season. • Watch sliders using the hill(s),to identify any unforeseen problems and correct them. • Remove or level snow piles from adjacent parking lots,do not stockpile snow near a parking lot or hill(s). • Every Friday and Monday during the sliding season,check all sliding hills,repair problems,and remove bumps and jumps(especially at the bottom of the slope). Do so againlduring heavy use periods and before special events. • Reset or resupply hay bales,placed around immovable hazards. • Check to be sure bales have not become frozen into the snow,dislodge any frozen-in bales. • Place snow on any bare patches on the sliding hill,remove debris,reposi- tion moved furniture. • Check that all signage remains and that hill fencing is intact. • Check barriers on non-sanctioned popular sliding areas,and reinstall as required. • Be sure the hill is as safe as it can possibly be for the sanctioned activity. Be sure there are no objects(loose,fixed or otherwise)that could cause a collision accident. • Post safe-use instructions and remind people of appropriate sliding hill etiquette. A Community Resource Guide page 18