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<br />Some ideas to provide more safety for those who participate include: lessons for novice skaters; pre- <br />use equipment checks by personnel; and inclement weather operational restrictions. <br /> <br />Maintenance and safety inspections <br />A large number of injuries are caused by poor or inadequate maintenance, which could probably be <br />eliminated by establishing procedures to address the maintenance problem. These procedures <br />include documented regular safety inspections, repair programs, and hazard identification training <br />for maintenance staff. <br /> <br />Safety inspections must become a major activity for all aggressive skating facilities. The rising <br />number of injuries - and the recognition that many of these injuries can be prevented through <br />planning and care - has underlined the need for a documented regular inspection program. Safety <br />inspections are an ongoing process from the installation of the aggressive skating structure unti1 its <br />removal due to age, wear, or obsolescence. Inspections must be regular and based on a standardized <br />process form. <br /> <br />The more frequently the facility is inspected, the better the opportunity to spot any potential <br />proble"ms. The frequency of inspections will be determined by the amount of use that the equipment <br />receives, its present condition, its construction, and its exposure. Trust members are required to <br />conduct and document at least monthly self-inspections of all aggressive skating operations and <br />facilities. <br /> <br />Personal protective gear <br />All skaters must wear safety equipment at all times. The protective gear currently on the market is <br />not subject to federal performance standards, and therefore, careful selection is necessary. <br />Protecti ve gear will help absorb the impact of a fall. It should not interfere with the skater's _ <br />movement, vision or hearing. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following: <br /> <br />An appropriate helmet <br />Knee and elbow pads <br />Proper shoes <br /> <br />Par::s & Rec 2001 <br /> <br />-121- <br />