Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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  • Items that are used to protect people when playing sport
  • Examples include:
    • Helmets
    • Shin pads
    • Mouth guards
    • Shoulder pads
  • Many sports have rules that force players to wear protective equipment to prevent injury
  • It is important to wear appropriate protective equipment as it reduces the likelihood of serious injuries such as concussions, cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations.