What's New in OH&S
What’s New in OH&S Week of May 9 - 13, 2011 Safety Helmets – Spring Edition - It’s that time of year again when everybody dusts off their bikes, skateboards, inline skates and scooters, and hits the pavement. All helmets sold today must meet basic safety standards. The difference between inexpensive and expensive helmets will more likely reflect ventilation, comfort and convenience issues rather than safety. Ease-of-use (including easily-adjustable straps and padding) may not seem like a deal- breaker, but a helmet that's less convenient may not be worn as often. A helmet that's easy to put on and adjust will ensure you're less likely to leave it behind. Currently, Canadian helmet standards exist for bicycle and hockey helmets only. You may see CSA (Canadian Standards Association), CPSC (Consumer Protection Safety Commission), Snell, ASTM (American) and CEN (European) insignias which identify that the helmet meets certification standards. Activity Recommended Helmet Certification Type of Protection Bicycling Bicycle helmet CSA, CPSA, Snell, B-95, N-94 Single impact certified In-Line Skating Bicycle helmet or In-line CSA, ASTM, F-1446, F-1447, Single/Multiple impact skating CPSC or Snell N-94 Skateboarding Bicycle helmet ASTM, F-1492, CPSC, Snell Single/Multiple impact N-94 or CEN Scootering Bicycle helmet CSA, Snell B-95, N-94 Single impact Skiing Alpine ski racing helmet Snell RS-98, S-98 or ASTM F- Single impact (recreational) 2040 Snowboarding Alpine ski racing helmet or Snell Rs-98, F-2040, S-98 Single impact (recreational) snowboarding helmet Tobogganing (no Alpine ski helmet, hockey CEN, CPSA, CSA, Snell RS- Single and multiple impact specific tobogganing or bicycle helmets are 98, S-98, N-94 or ASTM helmets available helmet available) recommended, but any certified helmet is better than none Ice Skating Hockey helmet CSA Certified Multiple impact Hockey Hockey helmet CSA Certified Multiple impact A number of other countries have bicycle helmet standards, but they usually get less attention than the U.S.
[Show full text]