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How can you encourage people to wear a helmet?
Here are some tips to help make this helmet habit a “no-brainer”:
- ESTABLISH THE HELMET HABIT EARLY.
- WEAR A HELMET YOURSELF.
- TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT WHY YOU WANT THEM TO PROTECT THEIR HEADS.
- DON’T LET CHILDREN RIDE THEIR BIKES UNLESS THEY WEAR THEIR HELMETS.
- ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN’S FRIENDS TO WEAR HELMETS.
How do I get my teenager to wear a helmet?
How To Get Your Child To Wear a Bicycle Helmet
- Establish the helmet habit early.
- Wear a helmet yourself.
- Talk to your children about why you want them to protect their heads.
- Reward your kids for wearing helmets.
- Don’t let children ride their bikes unless they wear their helmets.
Why is helmet safety important?
Studies have shown that wearing a helmet reduces your risk of a serious brain injury and death because during a fall or collision, most of the impact energy is absorbed by the helmet, rather than your head and brain. But just as important as wearing a helmet is wearing the right helmet.
How do helmets protect your head?
A helmet has a hard, plastic shell on the outside and foam on the inside. The foam works to cushion the blow to the head, while the smooth, plastic outer shell allows your head to safely skid across the surface of impact without jerking your neck.
What can happen when you don’t wear a helmet?
Even if you do regain consciousness, you may struggle with cognitive and intellectual difficulties, communication problems, behavioral changes, emotional problems, and even degenerative brain disease. When involved in a bike accident no helmet means potential for extra damage to your head.
How do you wear a safety helmet?
The Right Way to Wear a Safety Helmet
- Put the safety helmet upside down with the front peak facing away from you.
- Pull the suspension system out of the safety helmet to check and make sure that no webbing is wrapping around the headband.
- Install the head band.
- Adjust safety helmet to make it fit.
How can I encourage my child to wear a helmet?
To encourage your child to wear a helmet, start the helmet-wearing habit early. As long as the helmet fits properly, let your child pick out his or her helmet. Adults should set an example and wear a helmet when biking.
Why should I wear a helmet?
Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by 85\%. Helmets should be worn during every ride, no matter how short. Many accidents happen near home.
Should adults wear bike helmets?
Adults should always wear helmets when doing activities that have potential for collision. Be aware that your child is more likely to wear a helmet if he or she likes the way it looks. Bike helmets save lives and prevent injuries, but in a few instances they are not appropriate:
How do I know if my helmet is safe?
Look for the Consumer Product Safety Committee (CPSC) sticker inside the helmet. This label or sticker ensures that the helmet will provide a high level of protection in the event of an impact. Helmets manufactured after March 1999 are required by law to meet the CPSC standard.