in Ontario about 12 people under 18 are killed in bicycle collisions each year.
in Ontario about 1500 people under 18 are injured in bicycle collisions each year.
3/4 of bicycle related fatalities result from head injuries.
helmets can reduce cycling-related head injuries by up to 85%.
Safety Resources Available at the Board of Health:
Inside/Out - developed by State Farm Insurance to help teach students about health and
safety.
Video 22 min. Kindergarten to grade 6.
Bicycle Helmet Safety - Video “Don’t Use Your Brains for Brakes,” posters promoting
helmet use, and information on community projects for promotion. Video 13 min. Grades
3-6.
Gearing Up - A video produced by Canadian Tire teaching safe cycling skills. Video 25 min.
Also available is a poster display on wearing bicycle helmets.
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