Friday, February 12, 1993 - North Shore News ~ 35

Hospital
emergency
staff give
tips for

safe skiing

LIONS GATE Hospital's
Emergency Department sees
hundreds of injuries every
ski season and over the past
decade has seen a change in
the number and frequency
of accidents.

Many iccidents are preventable
through better awareness, edica-
tion and preparedness. Improve-
ments in ski technology (better
bindings) have reduced the in-
cidence of lower leg fractures,
however, knee injuries (twisting)
have increased and shoulder and
head injuries. continue to be a
problem, often due to speed and
recklessness.

Also, snowboard injuries are
increasing.

Getting ready for the season
safety tips:

* Ensure equipment (bindings,
brakes, ski edges, poles) are
checked for safety by a qualified
person.

* Assemble clothing which is
appropriate for layering (poly-
propylene, wool, silk, polar fleece
are alf good choices of fabric as
they have a “wick-like” action
when wet). Cotton and/or
polyester are poor choices for next
to the skin because once wet, they
stay wet.

* Mittens are warmer than
gloves.

* Have a couple pairs of wool
socks — 2-3 pairs of wool dress
socks are warmer and less bulky
than one thick pair.

* Winterize your car (ap-

. propriate tires, chains, shovel,
blanket, flashlight, matches, first
aid kit).

Getting ready for the day of
skiing safety tips:

* Listen to and respect weather
and road conditions.

* Tell family and/or friends
your specific ski destination and
time you expect to return home.

* Take identification with you.

* Ski with a buddy(s).

* Prearrange a time and place
to meet should you become sepa-
rated from your buddies.

* If lost, tell the lift operator.

* If you normally require knee
support and/or braces, wear
them.

* Ensure your head and ears are
covered — most body heat is lost
through the head.

* Start the day with a good
breakfast and carry. high-energy
foods with you (nuts, raisins, fruit
and granola bars).

* Carry a plastic whistle so you
can summon help if needed (metal
can freeze your lips).

* Children should wear helmets.

* Obtain and carry an area
map.

* Carry an extra pair of mits
and a toque.

* Carry sun glasses and/or go3-
gles and sun screen,

Safety tips while skiing:

* Do warm up exercises before
starting.

* Observe signs and don’t ski
out of bounds. .

* Be safety conscious on the
lifts (do not swing, use safety
bars, be prepared to load/unload.

* Allow time for meal breaks.
Refrain from alcohol as it causes
as increase in heat loss and clouds
judgment.

* Listen to your body — if
tired, don’t ski that “last run’ (ac-
cidents happen when fired).

Extra tips for tobogganing :

* Add a waterproof layer to
warm clothing

* *92kids should always wear
helmets*** -

Extra tip for snowboarding

* Always wear helmets

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