Safety Guidelines
What is safety?
Reducing risks to an acceptable level
What is an injury?
Any harm or damage to the body by external force
What is violence?
Violence is defined as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community.
What are the physical consequences of injuries?
Pain and discomfort, loss of function, disability, death
What is one factor that influences safety?
-Human error
-System design
-External threats
What are some common injuries in sports?
Sprains, strains, concussions, fractures
What is psychological violence?
Psychological violence happens when someone uses threats and causes fear in an individual in order to gain control.
What are the psychological consequences of injuries?
Anxiety and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, loss of confidence/self-esteem
How can we manage risks?
Identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks
What are some common causes of injuries in sports?
Overuse of muscles, lack of training, bad protective gear, lack of stretching
What is spiritual violence?
Spiritual violence occurs when someone uses an individual’s spiritual beliefs to manipulate, dominate or control that person.
What are the socioeconomic consequences of injuries?
Loss of productivity, financial burden, impact on families
What is the role of safety standards?
Guidelines to ensure the safety of products, activities, or processes
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury that might happen when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion can affect how the brain works for a while, and it may lead to headaches, changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness. A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury.
What is financial violence?
Financial violence or abuse happens when someone controls an individual’s financial resources without the person’s consent or misuses those resources.
What is the difference between an open fracture and a stress-fracture?
If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open fracture.
A stress-fracture is a break in the bone that develops because of repeated or prolonged forces against the bone.
Why does violence often go unreported?
It can be difficult to discuss violence, and it often goes unreported. Individuals might stay in this situation due to fear for themselves or other family members, emotional or financial dependence on an abuser, or due to feelings of shame or denial.