Helmet Safety
Sport and recreation injuries are a leading cause of injury for children, yet many of these injuries are preventable through proper helmet use.
Choose the Right Helmet
There are special helmets for different sports. Different helmets are designed to protect according to the sport. Helmets such as skateboarding helmets cover more of the back of the head. Some are single-impact, such as a bicycle helmet, and some are multi-impact, such as a hockey helmet.
Look for Canadian Safety Standards
Health Canada recommends wearing a helmet with an applicable safety standard label according to the type of helmet.
Check the Fit
Make sure the helmet fits properly and check the fit every time before you ride. A properly fitted bicycle helmet is important to make sure both children and adults stay safe while cycling.
Follow “2 V 1” for Helmet Salute!
- 2 Fingers above your eyebrow to the bottom of your helmet.
- 4 Fingers to make a “V” Shape around the bottom of your ears.
- 1 Finger under the strap beneath your chin.
