SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles: Sports Recent ATV accidents remind parents of safety issues ================================================================================ Courtesy of KSLA-TV on 05/02/12 09:47:00 Courtesy of KSLA-TV - The ATV wreck that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old Rodessa girl over the weekend was one of five ATV accidents reported over the weekend. IndyCar drivers foresee safer sport in 2012 ================================================================================ Courtesy of SI.com, Associated Press on 02/15/12 09:18:00 Courtesy of SI.com, Associated Press - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) With the IndyCar Series still recovering from Dan Wheldon's death, race director Beaux Barfield said double-file restarts would be scrapped at Indianapolis, Texas and Fontana and more changes to improve safety could be announced before next month's season-opener at St. Petersburg. Sports pitches closed after inspection reveals safety issues ================================================================================ Courtesy isleofman.com on 02/06/12 06:41:00 TWO synthetic sports pitches in the Isle of Man have been closed due to problems with their floodlights. Engineers have found potential safety problems with the lights at the pitches in Peel and Castletown following a routine five year inspection. Baseball fan's death raises concerns about stadium safety ================================================================================ Courtesy of LATimes on 07/09/11 08:20:00 A fan trying to catch a ball tossed by Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton fell over a railing and plunged 20 feet Thursday at Rangers Ballpark. Shannon Stone, a 39-year-old firefighter, went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital. Whenever he threw a baseball into the stands, Angels outfielder Vernon Wells said he tried to place it beyond the front row so it wouldn't fall back onto the field. Now major leaguers are confronted with more grave fears than whether play will be disrupted. Death of beloved anesthesiologist refocuses debate on cycling-safety issues ================================================================================ Courtesy of postandcourier.com on 07/08/11 10:57:00 Dr. Mitchell Hollon was more than a bicycling advocate. He was a man of many hearts. The noted anesthesiologist worked all 35 of the first heart transplants performed in South Carolina, opting to come in for operations he wasn't slated to be part of. That's why his death on the James Island connector is hitting so many people so hard. "We rode together and we traveled together," said Dr. Jack Crumbley, the Medical University of South Carolina heart surgeon who performed those transplants. Hollon's death, he said, meant the loss of a "best friend." ... Proper Safety Equipment for Ice Hockey ================================================================================ Courtesy of hughston.com on 06/15/11 10:17:00 More than 2 million boys and girls under the age of 18 are playing hockey in the United States. Several rule changes, technological advancements in equipment, and mandatory wearing of helmets and face masks have made hockey a safer sport for all to play and enjoy. Hockey is a collision sport and injuries do occur. But with certified, quality, well-fitting equipment, the frequency and severity of these injuries can be decreased. Baseball Safety Tips: Keeping Your Child Safe in the Game of Baseball ================================================================================ Courtesy of Life360 on 06/04/11 02:37:00 The practice of baseball safety is the key to helping prevent major injury to your child. The game of baseball has been around for many years and it continues to be a very popular sport with both children and adults, alike. Children start playing the game as young as the age of two years old and it is very important that parents learn baseball safety tips before their child even picks up a bat or baseball. Each year in the sport of baseball there are a vast amount of injuries in both children and adults, therefore it is vital for parents and coaches to teach their children the practice of safety techniques and provide them with protective safety gear. There are safety requirements along with basic safety tips that every parent should know. Obama Needs Stitches After Being Hurt During Basketball Game ================================================================================ Courtesy of FoxNews on 11/27/10 03:05:00 FoxNews - President Barack Obama needed 12 stitches in his upper lip after taking an errant elbow during a pickup basketball game Friday morning with family and friends visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday, the White House said. First word of the injury came in a statement from press secretary Robert Gibbs nearly three hours after the incident. Safety Tips - Basketball ================================================================================ Courtesy of KidsHealth on 11/27/10 02:59:00 Nearly half a million basketball injuries are treated by doctors and hospitals each year. Fortunately, very few of those injuries are life threatening. Some (like broken bones, concussions, and ligament tears) can be quite serious, though. And while playing through the pain might seem noble, it can lead to serious muscle and joint problems over time. Fellow competitor blames heat, safety lapses in death of swimmer Fran Crippen ================================================================================ Courtesy of WashingtonPost on 10/24/10 10:28:00 An American swimmer blamed the blazing heat, unusually warm surf and lack of medical and safety personnel on the course for the death of former University of Virginia swimmer Fran Crippen, 26, in an open-water race Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. Crippen's body was found about 400 meters from the finish of the 10-kilometer world cup event. Going Skiing? Watch Out For Avalanches ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/29/08 08:51:00 The snowfall this winter has been unusual, leading to a higher risk for avalanches in the U.S. and Canada. In the last two weeks alone, nine people have been killed in the U.S. and eight people (including two not yet found but presumed dead) in British Columbia, Canada. Is Head-First Slide Smart Baseball Play? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/23/08 09:11:00 With the World Series underway, baseball players will be looking to make the plays that win the game for their team, including daredevil slides to home plate and on bang-bang plays at first. 2008 Olympic Games Open ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/08/08 12:18:00 An extravagant four-hour opening ceremony kicked off the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing at 8:08 p.m. 08/08/08 (August 8, 2008) Friday, highlighted by a sweeping review of China’s 5,000-year history. The number 8 is considered lucky by the Chinese. Parasailing Regulations Urged ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/27/07 04:15:00 A 15-year-old teenager was killed and her 17-year-old sister sustained less serious injuries when their parasail rope snapped during a thunderstorm and they were slammed into trees and a hotel roof. The tragedy happened as the two sisters were parasailing off Pompano Beach in South Florida. Eleven Passengers Safe As Hot Air Balloon Explodes ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/27/07 02:15:00 The Friday evening sunset balloon ride over Surrey, a suburb of Vancouver, B.C., was supposed to be a birthday gift for a woman who would turn 69 the following day. Instead, the hot air balloon burst into flames and the woman had to jump for her life. She was lucky to be alive but suffered broken ribs and a broken shoulder. How Safe Are Air Shows? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/26/07 03:05:00 Two pilots were killed one day after the other while participating in air shows over the weekend. One biplane pilot was performing at the annual air show in Dayton, Ohio last Saturday, July 28. Are Aluminum Bats Safe For Kids? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 06/14/08 05:10:00 Baseball pitchers are often hit by baseballs coming off the business end of a baseball bat. If the hitter is using an aluminum bat, pitchers should be extra careful. Skaters’ Heads Need Helmets ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 08/20/07 05:20:00 The importance of wearing helmets when skateboarding and of skating only in designated areas has been raised again, due to several recent incidents. Going Kayaking? Make Sure You’ll Be Safe ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/29/08 06:23:00 There has been a strong surge in the tide of kayakers taking to the waterways of the U.S., at sea and on lakes. This has strained the resources of the Coast Guard and search-and-rescue teams, and has led to calls for legislation that would make it mandatory for kayakers to undergo boating education courses. Going Snowboarding? Think Safety! ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/27/07 04:00:00 There is so much fun to be had in winter sports. Few of us can forget the exhilaration of riding a sled or snowboarding down a giant hill, the cold wind rushing in our faces. But while the joys of winter sports are immense, bear in mind that it is so easy to get injured. It pays to bundle up for the ride with safety in mind. Here are some precautions. Snowmobiling Safety Helped in Rescue ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 01/09/08 01:20:00 Two families of snowmobilers were finally rescued after being missing for over three days near Cumbres Pass, between New Mexico and Colorado. Search efforts had been hampered by snowy conditions, high winds and bad roads. Shark Attacks Man in San Diego ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/26/08 03:50:00 A 66-year-old man died at the scene after an attack by a shark, believed by experts to be a great white. He had a single huge but clean bite that spanned both his legs. The attack occurred at Tide Beach in San Diego County around 7 a.m. Friday. CPSC Investigates Artificial Turf Safety ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/21/08 10:05:00 The turf wars continue to heat up. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to investigate the health risks associated with lead present in artificial turf. The CPSC decision is a response to the recent closure of two fields using synthetic turf in New Jersey when state health officials found high levels of lead. They were concerned about the effect on athletes if they inhaled or swallowed turf fibers or dust. Is Cheerleading Becoming Dangerous Sport? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/19/08 04:55:00 Gone are the days when cheerleading meant pompoms, banners, and daring kicks in the air as loud cheers resound from the gallery. The activity once intended to be a side show at a sporting event has become an acrobatic sport, with injury-defying and potentially life-ending flips from 20 feet up in the air. Game Excitement Could Pose Heart Risk ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 02/01/08 03:45:00 As sports fans await Super Bowl Sunday with great anticipation, it may be necessary to rein in the anxiety: a study published recently in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a heart-pounding, thrilling football match could put the heart at risk.