Protective Equipment Flashcards
1
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Safety Standards for Equipment and Facilities
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- materials, durability, establishment of standards, manufacturing, etc.
- concern should be protective ability not appearance of equipment
2
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Legal Concerns
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- increasing amount of litigation
- if equipment results in injury due to defect or inadequacy for intended use manufacturer is liable
- if equipment is modified-modifier becomes liable
- **do NOT modify equipment
3
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Equipment Reconditioning and Recertification
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- National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment established voluntary testing standards in an effort to reduce head injuries
4
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NOCSAE helmet standard
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- not a warranty
- indicates helmet met standards of performance testing
- regular recertification and reconditioning of helmets
- allows equipment to meet standards for multiple seasons
5
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Off the Shelf vs. Custom Protective Equipment
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- off the shelf = pre-made and packaged, can be used immediately (neoprene sleeves)
- customized = constructed according to the individual, sized for protective and supportive needs
6
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Head Protection
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- collision sports require head protection due to impacts, forces, velocities, and implements
7
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Football Helmets
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- NOCSAE standards for football helmet certification
- must be protective against concussive force
- while helmets must be certified, they are not always fail-safe
- every helmet must have visible exterior warning label
- athlete must be aware of risks and what label indicates
8
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Inside the Helmet
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- air or fluid-filled pockets to absorb force
- Riddell Revolution = extends further past the jaw
- Xenith helmet = has thermoplastic airflow shock absorbers in a flexible cap
9
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Helmet Fitting
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- follow manufacturer’s directions
- snug fit
- chin straps
10
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Ice Hockey Helmets
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- extensive testing in an effort to upgrade and standardize
- must withstand high velocity impacts (stick and puck) and high mass, low velocity impacts
- must be approved by canadian standards association or the hockey equipment certification council
11
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Baseball Batting Helmets
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- must withstand high velocity impacts
- research indicate helmet does little to dissipate energy of ball
- must carry NOCSAE label
12
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Cycling Helmets
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- designed to protect head during one single impact
- many states require the use of cycling helmets, especially in adolescents
13
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Lacrosse Helmets
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- required for male lacrosse players
- women’s lacrosse requires only protective eye guard
- hard plastic with wire mesh face guard
- additional throat protector for the goalies
14
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Soccer Headgear
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- designed to reduce incidence of concussions from heading ball
- head band with foam padding
- no research supports it reducing concussions
15
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Face Protection
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- face guards reduces facial injuries
- variety of options depending on sport and position
- must be secured to face mask
- can’t invalidate the manufacturers warranty
