Variation in design and performance of Australian pedal cycle helmets: towards a consumer information program for child pedal cycle helmets

Author(s)
Griffiths, M. Brown, J. Kelly, P.
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Abstract

This paper reports the findings of a study investigating the potential development of a consumer evaluation program of pedal cycle helmets for child pedal cyclists. The primary objective of this work was to identify and document any variation in protective features of the helmets currently available. A two stage process was employed to study variations in design currently in the marketplace. Firstly a visual survey of helmets in the marketplace was conducted and secondly a series of dynamic tests were carried out on a small sample of helmets. Available injury data was also reviewed as best it could be given the surprisingly limited detail available on these databases. Results from visual examination of helmets currently on the market in Australia, and dynamic evaluation of a small exemplar sample helmet showed that significant variations in performance exist. This paper argues that a consumer information program, such as that employed for new cars (NCAP) and child restraint systems (CREP), is justified by the variations in performance. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E210298.

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C 29173 (In: C 29121 CD-ROM) /91 /73 / ITRD E210430
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In: Proceedings of the 2003 Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference 2003, Sydney, Australia, 24-26 September 2003, Pp

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