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Ski Safety & Danger Awareness

Skiing is a highspeed Mountain Extreme Sport wich exposes you to different kinds of dangers. The dangers that are related with being on a snowy mountain area are just one of those. Thousands of skiers get seriously injured each year and some even die. Before you go skiing it is essential that you have some basic knowledge of the risks you are taking so you can better take precautions and better know how to handle crisis situations.

Avalanche Awareness Skiing Safetey - Avalance Awareness
Avalanches are a clear danger when on snowy mountain slopes. In this section you will learn about the different kinds of avalanches, how to prevent causing one, how to identify the risks and how to perform search and rescue in avalanche situations.

First Aid

All who practice an extreme sport or an other activity with increased chances of injury should have a basic First Aid knowledge. The information given below is in no way complete but will give you some of the basics of First Aid. We advice you to read our first aid sections for extra information and use a First Aid course to gain the knowledge and experience needed to give First Aid!

First Aid Basics First Aid - The Basics
Essential First Aid Basics that you need to know. They will explain how you should react when confronted with a first aid scenario.
Fractures & Splint Application First Aid - Bleedings & Tourniquette Application
Learn how to act on bleeding wounds and how to apply a tourniquet.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Fractures & Splint Application First Aid - Fractures & Splint Application
Learn how to act on a possible (compound) fracture and how to apply a splint.
Frostnip & Frostbite First Aid - Frostnip & Frostbite
Learn how to act on Frostnip & Frostbite
Heat Illnesses First Aid - Heat Illnesses
Learn how to act on Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
Hypothermia First Aid - Hypothermia
Learn how to act on Frostnip & Frostbite
Sprains & Strains First Aid - Neck & Spinal Injuries
Learn how to act on Neck & Spinal Injuries
Sprains & Strains First Aid - Sprains & Strains
Learn how to act on Sprains & Strains







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