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January Tips of the Month: Skates
Skate But Skate Safely
The CPSC
estimates that approximately 100,000 consumers annually receive
hospital emergency room treatment for injuries associated with
in-line skates. Most injuries were to wrists, arms and legs.
Safety tips for in-line
skates:
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Wear a helmet, elbow pads, kneepads, wrist guards and
gloves.
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Learn to stop safely. Skate on smooth, paved surfaces
without any traffic.
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Avoid skating at night.
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Skaters should get instruction.
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Learn to stop safely by using the brake pads at the heel of
most in-line skates. With one foot somewhat in front of the
other, raise the toes of the front foot and push down on the
heel brake.
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Avoid skating on streets, driveways or surfaces with water,
sand, gravel, or dirt.
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Do not skate at night-others can't see you and you can't see
obstacles or other skaters.
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