Safety Rules
Helmets are required on al Skiers and Riders out on the snow.
1. Evacuation from job location
Know where the exits in the lodge are. The meeting place is in the parking lot if evacuation is necessary. Ski Patrol will direct.
2. How to report unsafe conditions using SPARS and SCARS forms.
All forms to report any unsafe conditions before an accident or after are located in the Safety Manuals which are in Ski Patrol or at the front desk. If you see an unsafe condition please report it to the Risk Manager, Tom Raw (tom.raw@skytavern.com), Ski Patrol, Mountain Management or your department head. You can also use howcanwehelp@skytavern.com. Sometimes there are members that do this for a living and see something that no one else ever saw before. Please speak up!
3. SDS: Location and Use
Mostly for kitchen people, the sheets are in the kitchen
4. Locations and use of First Aid Stations
Ski Patrol. They are the best in the west, use them! Located on the first floor behind the cross in the other building.
5. Proper Lifting/Moving Handling Techniques
What we pick up are kids. Ski boots make poor platforms to work in so get some help with kids, especially on icy patches. Use hand trucks or get help with heavy loads.
6. Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
Kitchen people use gloves and aprons when working. Outside people, please dress for work outside. No tennis shoes to run lift lines.
7. Being aware of machinery
Please stay out of lift motor areas. Rotating machines and loose clothing make a bad combination. Please stay away from snowmobiles and groomers when they are operating. Obey all closures when a helicopter is present. This is an emergency and all energy and focus need to be on the patient. Please talk with your kids about this.
8. Common Sense. Please watch where you walk. Ice is slippery. Salt is located inside the front door if need be.
Some departments have other safety measures in place such as the kitchen. Talk to the department head.
Be safe, Have Fun
NSAA RESPONSIBILITY CODE (2022)
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee
