Page 26 - The Game August 2006

26 The Game, August 2006
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Attention All Trainers
HBPA Update
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Final Trainer Testing for the 2006 Season
The final Assistant Trainer/Trainer test- ing of 2006 scheduled for both Woodbine and Fort Erie will take place on Monday September 18 and Wednesday September 20. Completed applications are due no
later than 3pm on Tuesday September 5. For more information contact the HBPA Backstretch Office at Woodbine 416-675-3802 or Fort Erie 905-871-3200,
ext. 3249.
Important Notice about Health & Safety
It is the responsibility of all trainers to ensure that you are compliant with the Health and Safety Act.
The following is a check list for your convenience:
Green Book: Make sure you have your Green Book (2005 Pocket Ontario OH&S Act and Regulations) hung up in your shedrow, office or tackroom, so it is accessible for all of your employees.
Policy Statement: A copy of the Policy Statement and sign off sheet is available from the HBPA office. Each trainer should have all their employees read the statement. Each of your employees must sign off that they have read and understood the statement and copy this Sign Off Sheet should be in the employer’s files. The Statement is then posted in an office or tack room. If new help is hired then they should also read the statement and sign the sheet.
First Aid: The Ministry has agreed to treat the backstretch as one unit as far as first aid is concerned. They told us that we would have to certify 10% (140 people) of the workforce in First Aid and CPR. We did not have that many volunteers so we are now out of compliance. If we do not get the 10% then we lose that concession. It would then be the responsibility of each trainer to pay for a First Aid course for a percentage of their staff or themselves.
First Aid Kit: Each trainer must have a first aid kit in their barn and the size of the kit is based on the number of employees. There is a pamphlet available at the HBPA office pertaining to first aid kit guidelines.
Employee Handbook: You will need one Employee Handbook for every employee (includes casual labour and freelance help). The employee must read the book and take the 20 question (true or false) test located at the back of the book. The employer keeps the test and the employee keeps the book. The test is then taken to the HBPA office and marked after which the trainer keeps the test for their records. If the freelance/casual labour has already completed the test for another trainer then you will only need a photocopy of that test. Please note that it is the trainer’s responsibility to get a test from each employee.
WHMIS Training: Everyone in the barn, including trainers, need to watch this tape. The tape is 8 minutes long and there is a test that everyone needs to take as well. Both tape and test are set up that even people who cannot read or write English can take the test. You can book the tape and test through the HBPA office.
Joint Health and Safety Committee:
The Ministry is going to allow us to form a joint Health and Safety Committee rather than each trainer having to form one themselves and then paying for their staff to take the training. The committee is made up of 6 to 8 management and 14 employees. We are looking for volunteers. If we do not get the number that we need then again each trainer will have to have a committee of their own at their own expense.
Records: Each trainer should have a file folder for each employee which should include the employee’s Employee Handbook test, confirmation of WHMIS testing and a first aid certificate if having taken the course.
Get Ready for Some Fun at Fort Erie!
Fort Erie’s Backstretch Picnic at Sherkston Shores once again
The popular HBPA Annual Backstretch Picnic for Fort Erie will once again be held at Sherkston Shores. This year’s picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. rain or shine.
Bus transportation to and from Sherkston Shores will be provided. You must sign up with your valid ORC license by Wednesday, August 9 in order to attend. Wristbands will be available for pick-up a few days later. Please listen for the announcements!
HBPA Annual Boat Cruise
The HBPA’s highly anticipated annual boat cruise sets sail on Tuesday, August 29, 2006.
The bus leaves the Woodbine back- stretch at 12 noon and the fun filled cruise takes approximately four hours and
includes lunch along with a DJ and Dancing and door prizes.
Tickets are $10.00 and are now available in the HBPA backstretch office. The cruise has been sold out in previous years so be sure to get your tickets early.
Shedrow of the Month
The HBPA and Woodbine Entertainment Group will continue to reward Shedrow of the Month with the winner receiving a $100 reward.
The winning shedrow will be based on the overall appearance of the barn and the surrounding area.
Shedrow of the month for July 2006 at
Woodbine was Trainer John LeBlanc Jr. and his crew.
Shedrow of the month for June 2006 at Fort Erie was Trainer Debbie Simpson and her crew.
Congratulations to these award winners for doing their part to present a clean and safe work place.
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