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any businesses implement Stop Work Policies. If you do not have such a policy in place, you many want to consider developing one. A "Stop Work" can occur anytime an employee performing a task determines that the work cannot be completed or performed safely. At that very moment, the work must be stopped or delayed until corrective measures are taken. For the purpose of this article, we will apply a Stop Work Policy to the process of resurfacing the ice. It is strongly recommended that no one is on the ice during the resurfacing process. If you receive assistance from referees or coaches with nets, they should leave the ice surface as soon as the nets are moved onto resurfaced ice. If no assistance is available, the nets should be removed from the ice surface prior to beginning the resurface. All gates to the ice surface should be completely closed. If there is more than one operator at the arena, the resurfacer gates should be closed as well. Under these conditions an operator can focus on the resurface in a safe environment free from distractions. After the resurface is completed, user groups should not be allowed on the ice surface until the ice resurfacer gates are closed. Establish a written policy for your arena addressing the resurfacing process. Oftentimes conditions are not as ideal as mentioned above. So, how do we handle user groups who abuse this policy? Communication, evaluation and consistency. Communication: Ensure that your rink has signs posted at each entry gate to the ice surface indicating your policy during the resurfacing process. "No one is allowed on the ice during the resurfacing process until the ice resurfacer gates are closed." Take the time to have the signs made. These signs will help the operator enforce the policy and serve as a reminder to skaters and user groups of the rink policy. Prior to the skating season, by CORY PORTNER 40 R INK MAGAZ INE march/april 2008 rink issues ■ Stop Work Policies Shutting Down M Rinks with Stop Work Policies in place prevent unsafe conditions in the workplace. STAR PHOTO