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Published Wednesday, June 2, 1999 in the Nevada County Picayune

Out of school activities get into full swing this week. Children's safety is a concern for all of us. Help your child by helping him or her learn the rules of safety for their summer activities. One of the most popular sports is in-line skating.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that in-line skating can be hazardous if skaters do not wear helmets and other safety gear or do not learn to skate and stop safely.

The CPSC has noted a 184 percent increase in the number of injuries involving in-line skaters from 1993 to 1995.

Most injuries were to wrists, arms, and legs. The CPSC recommends the use of safety gear to help prevent injuries with in-line skates. Safety gear should be worn at all times: helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards and gloves.

Here are some other safety tips that should be followed:

  • Get instruction. Learn to stop safely by using the brake pads at the heel of most in-line skates.
  • Skate on smooth, paved surfaces without any traffic. Avoid skating on streets, driveways or surfaces with water, sand, gravel or dirt.
  • Do not skate at night; others can't see you and you can't see obstacles or other skaters.
In-line skates can be fun and a good way to include exercise in your day. However, remember to be safe. Keep your child safe educate.

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