This safety sheet discusses inline skating. The number of inline skaters has increased by 300% since 1992. Inline skaters skate for recreation and also for transportation. About 1 in 25 skaters each year is injured seriously enough to require a hospital visit. The most common injuries are wrists and lower arm injuries, followed by face and chin injuries, and fractures. Both new skaters and intermediate level skaters can be prone to accidents. The most common contributors to inline skating accidents are fatigue, hazardous road conditions, and poor visibility. The safety sheet lists some tips, from the International Inline Skating Association, to help inline skaters avoid accidents. These include wearing protective clothing, practising basic skills, avoiding hills until ready for them, and taking a lesson or viewing an instructional videotape before skating for the first time.
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