Made of protective padding and a hard outer shell, motorcycle and bicycle helmets are designed to protect you from injury in the event of a crash. While helmet use is not 100 percent effective in preventing fatalities or injuries, helmets have...
In 2009, there were 630 bicycle-related fatalities in the U.S., and 91 percent of the people who were killed were not wearing helmets, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Young children and male cyclists are...
Traditionally, motorcyclists have had the option of purchasing a full-faced helmet or an open-faced helmet. Modular helmets are gaining popularity in the motorcycling world with their ability to offer similar protection of a full-faced helmet...
Many new cyclists are resistant to using bicycle helmets, but veteran cyclists understand their importance. Many cyclists have fallen off of their bikes and hit their heads. They have witnessed the damage to their helmets that could have been...
Before stepping foot on a bicycle, it is important to make certain that all of the proper safety precautions have been taken. These precautions include both bicycle safety knowledge and equipment safety knowledge, such as selecting a helmet that...
Deadly head injuries can occur while riding a motorcycle or bicycle, making protection via a helmet measures that could save your life. Not all helmets are created equal, however. For this reason, testing organizations outline safety standards to...
Cycling, enjoyed by the young and old, is an activity suited to many differing levels of fitness and abilities. Racers, families and peers enjoy the sport in different settings. Helmet safety when incorporated and utilized can lead to a life of...
Racing of any kind requires a high-quality helmet that can prevent disabling or lethal head injury. Auto, motorcycle, kart and bike racing each require a helmet designed for that particular sport. According to Motorhelmets, inferior brands of...
Helmets are essential for the safety of any recreational activity that has wheels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Safety Council recommends wearing a helmet while bicycling, in-line skating, playing...
Equestrians must balance their bodies 5 to 6 feet in the air sitting in the saddle on the back of a 1,200-lb. moving animal. Whether jumping fences, working on the flat or herding cattle, falling off a horse is a trauma that most riders experience...
In 2010, Vail Resorts, which owns ski areas in Colorado, California and Nevada issued a new rule. All of its employees must wear ski helmets when skiing on the job. Vail created this rule to encourage guests to follow the employees' example. In a...
Before you put a foot to your bicycle pedal, it's important to make sure you are taking the proper safety precautions. This includes equipment safety, such as wearing a helmet that fits, and bicycle safety knowledge, such as the proper direction...
Cycling has a number of health benefits for those who want to lose weight or tone up their muscles. It also provides a way for kids to stay active. Unfortunately, cycling on busy streets sometimes leads to serious injuries and deaths. The use of a...
According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI), no federal laws require children to wear bicycle helmets, but many state laws do. And all but three states have laws that require children to wear motorcycle helmets, reports the Insurance...
Every child should be taught to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard. Understanding the consequences associated with a head injury will likely motivate you to learn more about the importance of using a safe, well-fitted...
Helmets help to protect the head from injury due to falls or crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported in March 2011 that 27 states failed to require use of a helmet while cycling on public roads. States with mandatory bicycle...
The equestrian medical safety association recommends riders wear an equestrian helmet that fits properly and is certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials and Safety Equipment Institute. The EMSA reports that head injuries cause...
Getting hit in the head by a thrown or batted baseball can cause severe injury. Batting helmets keep hitters and baserunners safe when balls are flying around, helping to avoid catastrophic head injuries. Batting helmets cover the ears, and some...
Nearly two-thirds of bicycle-related deaths involve head injuries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports. Bicycle helmets protect riders from serious injury in the event of a collision, but not all helmets are created equal....
Several jurisdictions have laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets, which can prevent up to 88 percent of brain injuries in cyclists. The story is the same for children, who whether riding bikes or simply riding along in a seat or trailer should...
Since the introduction of the mandatory use of full face visors or cages in amateur hockey, the discussion of hockey helmet safety includes that of visor or cage safety. Hockey is fast-paced and exciting but also at times a violent game. Hockey is...
With 21 states with bicycle helmet laws of one form or another, the message seems clear that wearing a helmet while biking is a safety measure that should not be skipped. It is not just enough to wear a helmet though. There are so many options and...
Wearing a bicycle helmet has become a habit for many bicyclists. It's a good thing, because most riders realize that they are at risk every time they take to the open road. It's not only the risk of their own riding--they have to watch out for...
Half helmets, also called "shorty helmets," are a relatively old trend for motorcycle riders who don't want to wear a full-head helmet with or without a face guard or shield. The half helmet provides protection for the skullcap, but doesn't drop...
Wearing a protective helmet remains a standard practice for certain disciplines of skateboarding. Riders participating in the genre of mega-ramp skating must use a helmet to guard against head injuries. Experienced skateboarders can utilize the...
Over the years, the design of the bicycle helmet has continued to evolve. Due to the invention of new and dangerous genres of cycling, safety standards have been established to which bicycle helmets must conform. According to the U.S. Consumer...
Wearing a bicycle helmet helps prevent serious head and brain injuries during a bicycle accident. Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, according to Safe Kids USA. Buying a well-constructed helmet and wearing it...
The hockey helmet is a requirement at all levels of the sport. It became mandatory at the professional level after the 1968 death of former Minnesota North Star Bill Masterton, who lost his life when the back of his head hit the ice after...
Bike safety is important for young and older riders alike. Bicycle helmets must meet minimum standards of construction and materials design, as determined by the American National Standards Institute. Learning the basics of what is required for a...
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