Safety Researchers Urge Helmet Use
Burlington, Vermont (Ski Press)-“Ski like a local…Wear a helmet.” is the slogan for this year’s effort by the Vermont Snow Sports Research Team to get every skier and snowboarder to wear a helmet while on the slopes. The Vermont Snow Sports Research Team is a partnership of Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care [...]
CPSC Staff Recommends Use of Ski Helmets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles January 8, 1999 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 99-046 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff is recommending skiers and snowboarders wear helmets to help prevent head injuries from falls and collisions. In a study released today (pdf format), [...]
Facts About Skiing/Snowboarding Safety
Introduction Skiing and snowboarding are no more dangerous than other high-energy participation sports, and less so than some common activities. However, it is challenging and it requires physical skills that are only learned over time with practice. It involves some risk, but in some measure, it is that risk that entices most skiers and riders [...]
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