The best thing a Person can do to promote helmet
use is to lead by example and wear a helmet.

ThinkFirst Canada says that a helmet fits properly when…

·the helmet sits squarely on the head with
        the front of the helmet low on the brow to protect
        the forehead (within two finger widths of the eyebrows)
·the padding gives firm, uniform pressure
        all around the head so that the skin on the forehead
        moves as the helmet is rotated from left to right
        and from front to back.
·the front and rear straps form a “Y” just
        below and forward of the ears.
·all the straps are adjusted so there is no
        slack in the system when the chin strap is fastened.

Some facts about brain trauma…
The human skull is quite thin. It can be fractured
or broken by an impact of seven to 10 km per hour.
Injury to any area of the brain causes life long
consequences.
Research shows that more than 85 per cent of all
brain and spinal cord injuries can be prevented by
wearing a helmet. One third of brain injuries in
skiing and snowboarding can be prevented with helmets.
SmartRisk Canada reports that in skiing and
snowboarding, the leading cause of death and catastrophic
injury is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). TBI accounts for
50 per cent to 88 per cent of fatalities at ski resorts.

Brain injury prevention strategies:
· Wear the appropriate gear, including a helmet
· Beginners should take lessons from a certified instructor
· Never ski or snowboard alone
· Maintain and check equipment regularly
· Stay on marked trails
· Be alert to physical and environmental hazards
· Ski and snowboard on hills that are within your
        ability and skill level
· Quit before you become too tired