Helmet is an indispensable equipment in daily riding. It can effectively protect the head, reduce air resistance, and greatly reduce the direct injury of accidents to drivers and passengers. Qualified helmets play a vital role in reducing head injuries and accidental mortality. important role. The question is the helmet you are wearing reliable? How to choose a qualified helmet?

Recently, the Suzhou Market Supervision Bureau conducted a city-level supervision and spot check on the quality of helmet products. Eqo Testing and Certification Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as EQO), as the undertaker of this sampling task, conducted a comprehensive inspection of 18 batches of samples randomly purchased online and offline. After inspection, 12 batches were qualified and 6 batches were unqualified, with a pass rate of 66.7%.

In order to let consumers have a more intuitive understanding of "helmet quality", a reporter from Suzhou TV went to EQO Testing to conduct a special interview. The laboratory conducted professional tests on the two helmets purchased by the reporter from the market on the "helmet impact energy absorption performance" and "the stability of the helmet wearing device". Director Zhu Guang of the R&D Department of EQO introduced the main unqualified items in the helmet sampling inspection and the precautions for purchasing helmets. The "Social Fax" column of Suzhou TV made a special report on this interview.

Consumption reminder

1. Common sense of purchase

1. Don't buy "three no" helmets

Pay attention to the signs and instructions on the outer packaging of the product, and look for warning information or other safety information on the packaging, such as age warning slogans, warning slogans for specific hazards, the name and address of the manufacturer or seller, trademarks, and implementation standards. Avoid purchasing products without warning signs, brand models, applicable age groups, implementation standards, and instructions for use. When choosing a motorcycle helmet, pay attention to check whether there is "3C" certification, and whether the product implementation standard is the current national mandatory standard GB 811-2010 motorcycle occupant helmet; when buying a sports helmet, pay attention to check whether the product implementation standard is GB 24429- 2009.

2. Look at the brand

Choose a brand that promises better Three Guarantees, especially a well-known brand.

3. Look at the appearance

When buying a helmet, you should hold it in your hand, and press the inside of the helmet, front, back, left, and right, respectively, to see if the helmet is easily deformed.

4. Pay attention to the comfort of the helmet

 When buying a helmet, be sure to try it on to see if the size and shape fit you. If the helmet is too large, it will fall off easily and will not provide protection. If it is too small, it will be uncomfortable and affect driving.

5. Check the details

Air vents, chin straps, goggles, etc. are also checked to ensure that the helmet is in good condition.

6. Ask for an invoice

If you choose to purchase an e-commerce platform, you should ask for an invoice to protect your rights in the future.

2. Use common sense

1. First of all, we must choose a helmet that is suitable for the size of the head to fully protect the head;

2. Wear the helmet horizontally and do not lean forward or backward to ensure unobstructed and safe vision;

3. Adjust the length of the chin socket and fasten it tightly, leaving a finger gap at the lower jaw;

4. Properly place in a cool and ventilated place after use, avoid high temperature or prolonged exposure to sunlight

5. Those who have collided and broken or have tiny cracks during use can no longer be used, and new helmets should be replaced in time;

6. Helmets also have a shelf life. Most safety helmets play a role in safety protection within 3-5 years and should be replaced regularly.

EQO testing laboratory has obtained the designated laboratory qualification of motorcycle occupant helmet compulsory product certification (CCC), which can provide enterprises with: structural specifications and dimensions, protection range, quality, vision, goggles, wearing device strength and stability, Absorb collision energy, penetration resistance, marking and other testing items.