According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when comparing a automobile to a motorcycle rider the motorcycle rider has a 35 percent greater chance of getting hurt or dying in a automobile accident compared to a driver in a automobile. When wearing a helmet it is less likely that the motorcyclists will receive a serious head injury and more likely to survive the accident according to the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Helmets Why Do You Need It When Riding?
Helmet is a French derivative of the word helm from 15th century. Although helmets are available in countless designs for different utilities, they all serve just one purpose, which is head protection. The earlier helmets used to be manufactured in leather till the 10th century AD when metals with inner cloth lining for cushioning and comfort of wearing on the head became the norm. Helmet wearing is mandatory in northern America, barring a few states, for all bikers, wherea…
Helmets, Wearing One Could Save A Worker’s Life
Every year, mostly in the construction industry, workers are killed or injured as a result of a head injury. If a safety helmet is worn the chances of being seriously hurt are greatly reduced. Wearing one could save a workers life.