Ski Helmet Safety Tips
The National Ski Areas Association is sponsoring National Safety Awareness Week from January 14 to 20. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has found that helmets can prevent 53% of children’s head injuries sustained while skiing and snowboarding. Here are some helmet safety tips:
1. Use a helmet designed specifically for skiing or snowboarding
2. Make sure that the helmet fits properly and comfortably
- Try it on while wearing goggles, as different goggles and helmets work together differently
- Make sure a qualified person at a ski or snowsport store fits the helmet, to find the helmet that fits your child’s head
- Use foam inserts to facilitate the fit if the helmet is too large
3. Wear a helmet that meets industry standards, such as CEN, ASTM and Snell, to ensure safety
4. Personalize helmets to help make them cool and desirable to wear with products such as crazeeHeads’ cute animal ski helmet covers
5. Serve as a role model for kids, as the adult, and also wear a helmet
For more information on helmet safety, see Lids On Kids.
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