Helmet Safety

Helmet Safety

Head injuries are the # 1 cause of serious injury and death to kids on bicycles, scooters and roller blades. A properly fitted and correctly worn sport helmet can make a huge difference, cutting the risk of serious head injury by up to 80%.

It is also important to wear the correct type of helmet for the activity.

The following resource shows

• how to properly fit a helmet on your child’s head, and
• what type of helmet you should wear for the sport for maximum safety benefit:

Helmet safety: the 2V1 Rule & How to fit your child’s helmet       en français    Arabic

Other useful links:

• Maritime Helmet Laws
• Hockey Canada: concussion prevention page
• Equestrian helmets: how to make sure your riding helmet fits
• Parachute Canada: Helmet FAQ