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Skiing Trauma and Safety: 17th Volume
By
Robert J. Johnson, MD,
Robert J. Johnson, MD
1
University of Vermont
, Burlington, Vermont,
USA
, Editor
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Jasper E. Shealy, PhD,
Jasper E. Shealy, PhD
2
Rochester Institute of Technology
, Rochester, New York,
USA
, Editor
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Mike Langran, BM, BSc, MRCGP
Mike Langran, BM, BSc, MRCGP
3
Aviemore Medical Practice
, Aviemore,
Scotland
, Program Chairman and Editor
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ISBN-10:
0-8031-3409-6
ISBN:
978-0-8031-3409-6
No. of Pages:
190
Publisher:
ASTM International
Publication date:
2009
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Behaviors and Attitudes Towards Snowsport Safety in Australia
By
Tracey Dickson
Tracey Dickson
1Centre for Tourism Research,
University of Canberra
, Haydon Drive, Canberra, ACT 2601
Australia
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Page Count:
8
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Published:2009
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Dickson, T. "Behaviors and Attitudes Towards Snowsport Safety in Australia." Skiing Trauma and Safety: 17th Volume. Ed. Johnson, RJ, Shealy, JE, & Langran, M. 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 : ASTM International, 2009.
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In order to develop and implement effective snowsport safety strategies, it is essential to understand the behaviors and attitudes of snowsport participants towards snowsport safety. In Australia, there is little published research on snowsport safety even though there are an estimated 2 000 000 skier days annually. This exploratory study, using an on-line survey, seeks to begin to understand the behaviors and attitudes of Australian snowsport participants towards safety upon which further research may be built. The results suggest that additional efforts need to be made to inform people of the real level of risk in snowsports and where, in a resort, the injuries are most likely to occur. In addition, informing people of the benefits of wearing protective equipment will assist protective equipment usage. Key targets for improved safety messages regarding protective equipment usage include alpine skiers, beginners, and females.
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