Safety Equipment
Accidents happen, so play it safe.
- Always wear a helmet made for the sport you're playing
- When choosing a bike helmet, look for the sticker that says it's approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Wear a mouth guard if you're playing contact sports or other activities with a high risk of head injury
- Wear wrist, knee, and elbow pads, to help prevent cuts and breaks
- For some sports you will also need to protect your eyes with a face mask or well-fitted goggles (prescription if you wear glasses)
- Don't skimp on shoes - wear the ones that are right for your sport and replace them when they wear out.
- Always wear seatbelts when driving
- Use gloves and eye protection when working with tools1
- Nemours Foundation website. Teens Health, Sports and Exercise Safety. Available at http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/sport_safety.html. Accessed May 5, 2008.
