Protect Your Child's Head - Bike Helmet Brochure
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[email protected] DON’T FORGET: Check the helmet fit every time you wear it and adjust the fit if necessary. Helmets need to be CSA, CPSC, SNELL or ASTM approved. Stickers can interfere with the helmet’s ability to slide smoothly in the case of a crash and can weaken its outer shell. Know the local By-Laws about riding bicycles on sidewalks. Never place stickers on a helmet. Never wear anything under your helmet. A baseball cap, bandana, hair clip, ponytail, or headphones changes the way a helmet fits. Never let children wear a helmet on playground equipment. It could get caught and cause your child to be hurt or worse - be strangled. Bicycles are vehicles - not toys. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the road as drivers. LEFT STOP RIGHT (OPT# 1) RIGHT (OPT# 2) WAYS TO PREVENT INJURIES: 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. 7. Wear a helmet. Stop for red lights and stop signs. Stop and check traffic before riding out from a driveway. Always use hand signals. Always ride in the same direction as traffic flow. When riding in a group, each rider MUST check traffic for themselves. Keep yourself safe. Ride a bike that fits. A bike that is too big or too small can’t be controlled properly and can be dangerous. GET THE GEAR! PROTECT HEAD YOUR CHILD’S
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This brochure highlights how to get your child to wear a helmet, how to wear a helmet correctly, and ways to prevent injuries and more!!!
Transcript of Protect Your Child's Head - Bike Helmet Brochure
DON’T FORGET:
Check the helmet fit every time youwear it and adjust the fit if necessary.
Helmets need to be CSA, CPSC, SNELL or ASTM approved.
Stickers can interfere with the helmet’sability to slide smoothly in the case ofa crash and can weaken its outer shell.
Know the local By-Laws about riding bicycles on sidewalks.
Never place stickers on a helmet.
Never wear anything under your helmet. A baseball cap, bandana, hair clip, ponytail, or headphones changes the way a helmet fits.
Never let children wear a helmet on playground equipment. It could get caught and cause your child to be hurt or worse - be strangled.
Bicycles are vehicles - not toys. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the road as drivers.
LEFT STOP
RIGHT (OPT# 1)
RIGHT (OPT# 2)
WAYS TO PREVENTINJURIES:
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Wear a helmet.
Stop for red lights and stop signs.
Stop and check traffic before riding out from a driveway.
Always use hand signals.
Always ride in the same direction astraffic flow.
When riding in a group, each riderMUST check traffic for themselves.Keep yourself safe.
Ride a bike that fits. A bike that is too big or too small can’t be controlled properly and can be dangerous. GET THE GEAR!
PROTECT
HEADYOUR CHILD’S
Follow the
to make sure
?ts right!your helmet
FINGERS ABOVEYOUR EYEBROWS
STRAPS FORM A
UNDER YOUREARS
FINGER BETWEEN
STRAP AND CHIN
No Helmet, No Bike!
Let your child pick out their own helmet. Buy one that is white, brightly colouredor has reflective materials.
Praise your children when they wear their helmet correctly.Help them make adjustmentsas needed.
Start them off early. Have them wear a helmet when they start riding a trike.
Be a good example. Adults should always wear a bicycle helmet.
Encourage your child’s to wear helmets.friends
Help your children understand why it is important to wear a helmet.
Store helmets with their bikes and out of direct sunlight.
Help children practice putting on the helmet.
HEY MOM & DAD!How to Get YourChild to Wear aHELMET!
The FACTS!Wear a helmet every time youride!!! It’s the #1 safety rule.
It is the law for all cyclists under18 years of age. The fine for notwearing a helmet is $80.
A helmet could save your child’slife. Every life is worth protecting.
Minor head injuries may causepermanent brain damage. Helmets,IF worn properly, reduce serioushead injury by up to 85%.
4 out of 5 head injuries could beprevented if every cyclist wore ahelmet.
WRONG!Tilted forward andthe straps are loose.
WRONG!Helmet is tilted backand looks crooked.
RIGHT!Snug fit, straight and
straps just right.
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WEAR YOUR HELMET RIGHT
