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<br />. . <br /> <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 ~uries 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 un1il its <br />removal due to age, wear, or obsolescence. Inspections must be regular and based on a s1andardized <br />process form. <br /> <br />The more frequently the facility is inspected, the better the opportunity to spot any potential <br />problems. 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 />Penonal protective gear <br />All skaters must wear safety equipment at all times. The protective gear currently on the market is <br />not subject to feder81 performance standards, and therefore, careful selection is necessary. <br />Protective gear will help absmb 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 />