The Short Version: A dual certified helmet meets two separate safety standards – most commonly CPSC for bicycle use and ASTM F1492 for skateboarding, or ASTM F2040 for ski/snowboarding. CPSC tests for a single high-energy impact,…
Bike helmets are an important piece of protective gear for cyclists. While the focus on helmet design is often directed towards the outer shell and inner foam liner, the materials that make up these components…
Generally speaking, you have five years for the shell and one year for the inner suspension/fitting bands. However, there is no concrete rule set by OSHA for how long are hard hats good for. Employers…
For some people, it could be difficult to imagine a link between snow skiing and mountain climbing, yet numerous adventurers manage to combine these two activities into one great and challengingly enjoyable pastime. One question…
The Short Version: Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury but do not guarantee concussion prevention. They are designed primarily to prevent skull fractures and severe brain trauma by absorbing linear impact energy. Concussions, however,…
Florida has had one of those on-again, off-again relationships with motorcycle helmets for several decades now until they finally reached a point where the dust has seemingly settled. While Florida does have motorcycle helmet laws,…