1. SAFETY: Recreational Safety Ms. Mai Lawndale High School

2. Recreational Safety Recreational activities are fun, good exercise, and a way to relax after school or work Recreational activities are fun, good exercise, and a way to relax after school or work However, every year more and more people get hurt during these activities However, every year more and more people get hurt during these activities Many recreational injuries and accidents can be prevented with a little common sense and some knowledge about safety Many recreational injuries and accidents can be prevented with a little common sense and some knowledge about safety

3. Sports Shin splints and tennis elbows are common injuries from fitness people Shin splints and tennis elbows are common injuries from fitness people Sports injuries can be avoided by regular program that develops strength Sports injuries can be avoided by regular program that develops strength When doing any hard physical activity, remember to warm up and cool down When doing any hard physical activity, remember to warm up and cool down Also, be sure you have proper equipment and understand the rules Also, be sure you have proper equipment and understand the rules

4. Water Sports Swimming, fishing, boating, and waterskiing are popular forms of recreation Swimming, fishing, boating, and waterskiing are popular forms of recreation However, water activities carries a risk of drowning (2/3 related to alcohol) However, water activities carries a risk of drowning (2/3 related to alcohol) Many people drown every year from water activities, especially teenage boys Many people drown every year from water activities, especially teenage boys 1/3 of them are the result swimming or playing in water, and the other 2/3 are from falling into the water 1/3 of them are the result swimming or playing in water, and the other 2/3 are from falling into the water

5. Swimming and Diving One of the best ways to prevent drowning is learning how to swim One of the best ways to prevent drowning is learning how to swim Do not remove your clothing because it adds to your ability to float Do not remove your clothing because it adds to your ability to float Diving accidents are the major cause of spinal cord injuries Diving accidents are the major cause of spinal cord injuries Most diving accidents result in paralysis Most diving accidents result in paralysis Know the water depth and test areas before jumping Know the water depth and test areas before jumping

6. Drownproofing (best technique to prevent drowning)

7. Boating Before setting out, check the weather forecast and condition of the boat Before setting out, check the weather forecast and condition of the boat Let someone on shore know where you plan to go and when you plan to return Let someone on shore know where you plan to go and when you plan to return Have approved flotation devices aboard for each passenger and fire extinguisher Have approved flotation devices aboard for each passenger and fire extinguisher Slow down for other boats and swimming areas Slow down for other boats and swimming areas

8. Water Scooters Most water scooters or jet ski accidents result from mistakes by the rider Most water scooters or jet ski accidents result from mistakes by the rider Don’t go too fast or turn too quickly Don’t go too fast or turn too quickly Always wear flotation devices Always wear flotation devices Two people are required to be on beard a boat when water skiing so that one can drive and the other can watch the water skier Two people are required to be on beard a boat when water skiing so that one can drive and the other can watch the water skier

9. Off-Road Vehicles Use the machines safely and follow all precautions listed on the vehicle Use the machines safely and follow all precautions listed on the vehicle Learn how to ride with an experienced rider Learn how to ride with an experienced rider Do not speed or turn sharply, and always wear a safety helmet Do not speed or turn sharply, and always wear a safety helmet

10. Rollerblading or Skateboarding Roller activities require good balance, vision, and quick responses Roller activities require good balance, vision, and quick responses Stick to smooth paved surfaces and wear protective gear Stick to smooth paved surfaces and wear protective gear Watch for pedestrians and don’t wear headphones to obstruct your hearing Watch for pedestrians and don’t wear headphones to obstruct your hearing About 1,000 people die annually from accidents, 85% could be prevented if a helmet is worn About 1,000 people die annually from accidents, 85% could be prevented if a helmet is worn

11. Hiking and Camping Know the terrain you will be hiking Know the terrain you will be hiking Check weather forecasts for the area Check weather forecasts for the area Bring appropriate clothing and gear, and adequate food and water Bring appropriate clothing and gear, and adequate food and water Wear proper shoes and carry a first aid kit Wear proper shoes and carry a first aid kit Tell someone where you will be going, and when you plan to return Tell someone where you will be going, and when you plan to return

12. Hunting and Target Shooting Hunting is a year-round recreation activity, unfortunately, about 2,000 people die annually because of improper use of firearms Hunting is a year-round recreation activity, unfortunately, about 2,000 people die annually because of improper use of firearms Most accidents happen when people are cleaning weapons or playing carelessly Most accidents happen when people are cleaning weapons or playing carelessly Always treat a gun as if it were loaded Always treat a gun as if it were loaded Store ammunition separately from guns Store ammunition separately from guns