The standards for each type of helmet are shown in the table in this pamphlet. Helmets for many other recreational activities are subject to voluntary safety standards. Bicycle and motorcycle helmets must comply with mandatory federal safety standards. There are safety standards for most types of helmets. How can I tell which helmet is the right one to use?

(See the table in this pamphlet for guidance.) Helmets designed for other activities may not protect your head as effectively. Be sure to wear a helmet that is appropriate for the particular activity you’re involved in. Each type of helmet is made to protect your head from the kind of impacts that typically are associated with a particular activity or sport. There are different helmets for different activities. Learn the signs and symptoms of a concussion so that after a fall or collision, you can recognize the symptoms, get proper treatment, and prevent additional injury. To protect against concussion injury, play smart. Beware of claims that a particular helmet can reduce or prevent concussions. However, these materials have not been proven to counteract the energies believed to cause concussions. The materials that are used in most of today’s helmets are engineered to absorb the high impact energies that can produce skull fractures and severe brain injuries. No helmet design has been proven to prevent concussions. Does this mean that helmets prevent concussions? How does a helmet protect my head?ĭuring a typical fall or collision, much of the impact energy is absorbed by the helmet, rather than your head and brain.

It takes brains to be safe - Be smart and wear a helmet!įor many recreational activities, wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of a severe head injury and even save your life.

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