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?