School Helmet Policies Fostering Student Success by Preventing Brain Injury.
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School Helmet Policies
Fostering Student Success
by
Preventing Brain Injury
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Before Intervention After Intervention
Oroville, Butte County, CA Observations conducted Feb/May 1999 and Nov/May 2001
Why The Need For Helmets?
Even moderate brain injury
Can result in problems with
comprehension
memory
speed of thinking
behavior
Developmental Foundation
Children should receive
consistent messages at
home, in school, and from
the community.
Community Norm Change
Helmet policies are one component
of a comprehensive effort to prevent
injury, disability and death…think
what we have done about drunk
driving or second hand smoke.
Components of a School Helmet Policy
Policy Statement adopted
by governing board
Letter to Parents
Bicycle Safety Agreement
What Can Schools Do to Increase Bicycle Safety?
Encourage Increased Helmet Use
Implement Bicycle Safety Education
Implement Broader Traffic Education
What Can Schools Do to Increase Bicycle Safety? (cont’d)
Create a Bike-friendly School Environment– Security– Traffic patterns– Safe Routes to School
Support well-maintained bicycles and helmets– Education– Bike Rodeos
Bicycle Helmet Standards
Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC)
March 10, 1999
Minimum standards for safety
– impact
– strap
Consumer’s Role
Look for stickers inside helmet
Learn to fit helmet correctly
Wear helmet correctly
Inspect helmet for damage on
a regular basis
Bike safely
Scooters, Skates and Skateboards
Popularity of extreme sports
Wearing the “gear” is becoming cool
Expansion of bicycle helmet law
effective January 1, 2003
Motorized vs. non-motorized scooters
Scooters, Skates and Skateboards (cont’d)
Until CPSC establishes a standard, engineering and medical experts recommend that a helmet meeting the ASTM F1492 standard for "extreme" sports be worn
It does not have to “look” like a bicycle helmet
Appendices
California Bicycle Helmet Law
Mild Head Trauma Fact Sheet
California School Board
Association Sample Policy
Sample Letter To Parents
Introducing Policy
Appendices
Bicycle Safety Agreement
Tips For Parents About
Bicycle Helmets
Safe Routes to School
Resources