Title: Identify factors related to equipment safety.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (Condensed) (14062-IIA) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Identification should include

- hazards that jeopardize safety to self and others, including, but not limited to
  - jewelry
  - clothing
  - personal equipment (e.g., mouthguards)
  - protective padding
  - shoes
  - facility equipment
- the importance of equipment maintenance and equipment-safety certifying agencies (e.g., American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM] International, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment [NOCSAE])
- procedures for reporting potential equipment safety hazards to appropriate personnel.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some common equipment safety hazards?
- Why is jewelry a potential safety hazard? Clothing? Equipment? Protective padding? Shoes?
- How are various pieces of equipment maintained?
- What is the role of certifying agencies in equipment safety and maintenance?
- Why is it important to report hazards in a timely manner?
- What can be the results if equipment safety hazards are not reported and addressed?