WINTER SLEDDING SAFETY

Tips from 24ProtectPlus to Help you Stay Safe

WINTER SLEDDING

Sledding in winter can be great fun

But the sport can be dangerous if adequate precaution is not taken

… The emergency room sees several patients every year

Children and adults alike need to ensure proper sledding safety

WINTER SLEDDING SAFETY TIPS

24ProtectPlus helps you with some simple tips to ensure that you are safe as you enjoy this winter

sport!

CHECK THE SLEDGE

Many sledding accidents tend to happen due to oversight when the sledding equipment is not checked properly.

… Equipment malfunction can lead to accidents if the sledge is not checked properly from all angles

… Make sure that you personally check the sledge your child is getting onto before you check yours

WEAR SUITABLE ATTIRE

24ProtectPlus requests you to dress appropriately when you go sledding

… Long robes or loose clothing is not the most appropriate attire for sledding

… Make sure that you are wearing comfortable but fitted clothes so that there is no loose ends hanging

… In addition to that, wear adequate warm clothes, gloves and cap to protect yourself from the cold

PROTECTIVE GEAR

24ProtectPlus understand that you want to make a style statement but make sure you wear proper protective gear while sledding

… Helmets and boots are as essential to sledding as a seat belt is to a car

… This is applicable even when you slip down a short downhill slope

Remember that even a small injury on the head can cause irreparable harm at times

CHECK THE SLOPE

Don’t show off and get too ambitious

Always check the slope for obstructions before you take it on with a sledge

Walk down the slope and back again to see if there are any obstructions and whether you can maneuver them or not

TRAIN

You may have the spirit of adventure in you …but being foolhardy will not get you anywhere

If you are new at the sport, get some training and understand the tricks before you take on a slope on your own

Start with smaller and easier slopes before you attempt a relatively more difficult one

SIDE TIP OFF

Learn how to manage an emergency situation when you seem to be out of control

Tip off and roll to one side

This is the best way to get off a sledge while it is in motion

AVOID WATER BODIES

Some people like to take on water bodies like a pond or a lake when it is frozen

… This is probably the most dangerous aspect of sledding

If the top layer of the ice is not thick enough, it can give way and you might land in frozen water

SLED DURING THE DAY

Sledding is a daytime activity

Make sure that you never attempt sledding in the dark, even if you are otherwise adept and expert in sledding

KIDS WAIT IMPATIENTLY FOR THE SNOW TO TAKE THEIR SLEDS OUT!

But make sure you follow these tips from 24ProtectPlus to make sledding safe and

enjoyable!