SAFETY TEAM PRESENTATION by: Mike Husar NSP Safety Team Member Central Division Meeting September 6, 2014 Sponsored By: Safety Team Partners

Who is the Safety Team? The 9 member Team Represents Eight Regions Within the Central Division Mike Husar NSP Safety Team Jay ZedakOhio Region Dave MenkeWestern Michigan Bob LechtanskiNorthern Michigan Sean Krabach Eastern Michigan Bob MeyersNorth Central Jim AndrewsWestern Kevin McQuillanSouthern Bob DuerrSouth Central Sponsored By: Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Season Long Program Recognizes Patrollers, Employees and Area Guests who demonstrate and follow safety procedures at your local area. Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs January 1 to 31, 2015 NSAA Safety Poster Contest Patrol Sweeps Patrol Room Tours Ambulance or Flight for Life Tours Safety Presentations Prizes for Demonstrating Safety on the Hill Avalanche Awareness Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Kids on Lifts “Sit Back and Hold On” This a joint effort between the NSAA and the NSP to promote safety for kids while riding a chair lift programs will include: Posters, Trading Cards, Coloring Placemats, Etc.. Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Kids on Lifts, Know the Code Card & Lanyard Front Back Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Kids On Lifts Bandanas Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Helmet Usage We urge skiers and riders to wear a helmet – but to ski or ride as if they are not wearing a helmet. A skier’s behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Helmet Awareness Stickers given out during safety talks Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Safety Materials Available Late November Safety Team Partners 125 Bandanas 125 Lanyards 100 Stickers 50 Band-Aid Kits 4 Safety Posters 404 Items Total Package Value $ Patrol Cost $ Freight

Sponsored By: Ideas On How To Give Away Swag Safety Team Partners Give-a-ways at a booth during National Safety Month Ask the public to tell you the code before you hand them some swag Prizes for on-the-hill safety scavenger hunts Prizes for safety events that your mountain is promoting Handouts for elementary school visitation programs Used as a springboard for safety discussion around the base area

Sponsored By: Ideas On How To Give Away Swag Safety Team Partners Given to guests while riding the lifts during discussions about on-the-hill safety Think of cash cab and translate it the Safety Chair Give it to programs on your mountain to encourage safety Ski clubs, ski school and race programs are great examples Used as promotional tools during staff/employee meetings to promote safety

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Patroller Visibility Program This program encourages patrollers to make contact with the area guests in a non emergency situation. Topics to be discussed could include The Responsibility Code Smart Style Helmet usage Proper Dress Dangers of skiing closed runs Kids on Lifts Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Public Service announcements The safety team has created 10 Public Service Announcement's that your patrol can give to local radio stations for broadcasting. Some of them can be tagged with your patrol or ski area name Gear and Safety Basic Backcountry Safety Sun and UV Protection Trail Markings Terrain Parks Side Country Safety Gear Tune-Ups Helmet Safety Tree Well Safety Your Responsibility Code If you would like to use these PSA announcements contact Candice at the NSP office Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Public Service Videos The safety team has created 5 Public Service videos that your patrol can give to local TV and cable stations for broadcasting or play back in your public areas. Loading and Unloading the Chair Riding the Lift Modern Gear On Mountain Signage Sun and UV Protection Terrain Park Safety If you would like to use these PSA announcements contact Melanie at the NSP office Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Current Safety Team Programs Safety Team Website The safety team has a page on the NSP website with numerous safety ideas that can be implemented by local patrols some of the available items. Snow Smart Safety IQ Quiz Chairlift Safety Coloring Page Avalanche Awareness Helmet Safety How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Recreation Park and Pipe Safety If you would like to use these PSA announcements contact Melanie at the NSP office Safety Team Partners

Sponsored By: Thank you for your time Think Safety For more information contact Your Region Safety Team member or NSP Safety Team Member Mike Husar Safety Team Partners