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, to include, but not be limited to, jewelry, clothing, personal equipment, protective padding, shoes, and facility equipment. It should also include the importance of equipment maintenance and equipment-safety certifying agencies (e.g., ASTM, NOSCAE).

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?