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Tobogganing Safety

• Ensure that the hill is free of obstacles - trees, tree stumps, rocks, bumps, fences and bare spots

• Ensure that the hill is situated away from roads, rivers or railroads and that there is plenty of room to stop at the bottom of the hill

• Inspect the toboggan to ensure it is in good condition

• Use only proper sliding equipment with good brakes and steering - inner tubes and plastic discs are not recommended

• Young children should always be supervised by an adult

• Wear a helmet to protect the head from injury

• The safest position to be in while tobogganing is kneeling

• Look our for the other guy - move quickly to the side and walk up and away from the sliding path after finishing a run

• Do not toboggan at night