- Wear a well fitting helmet.
- Only 1 finger should fit between your chin and the fastened straps
- The straps should feel snug and be tight when your mouth is open
- Shake your head up and down and side to side to make sure that the helmet is snug
- Never wear a hat, high ponytail, big hair clips or a bandana under a helmet
- Ensure that the helmet has a safety sticker—CSA, ASTM, CPSC, NOSCAE, Snell
- Check for cracks, dents, broken or frayed straps
- Use multiple impact helmets that are designed to withstand several falls
- Wear a helmet and enjoy the ride
WEAR THE RIGHT TYPE OF HELMET FOR YOUR ACTIVITY:
WINTER HELMET SAFETY FACTS
A helmet’s ability to protect your head is only as good as its fit, so here are
some simple tips to make sure you have the right gear:
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Tobogganing / Sledding
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Ski / Snowboard Helmet; Hockey Helmet
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Ice Skating
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Hockey Helmet
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Skiing
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Ski / Snowboard Helmet
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Snowboarding
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Ski / Snowboard Helmet
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Hockey
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Hockey Helmet
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All helmets should meet Canadian Safety Standards.
ANY HELMET IS BETTER THAN NONE!!!
Helmets should be replaced when…
- They have been in a crash—some helmets can withstand more than one impact—check
the manufacturers’ instructions to see when you need to replace your helmet
- They are damaged—cracks, dents, broken or frayed straps
- You have had it for too many years—helmets lose their protective ability as plastics
become brittle and pads wear down
- You have outgrown it—a helmet that does not fit well will not provide adequate protection
