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The hierarchy of controls tells us that we should physically remove the hazard (Eliminate Cars). But, we choose the least effective option, protection (Helmets and bright colors) (thelemmy.club)
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The Hierarchy of Controls is a framework developed by organizations like CDC / NIOSH and OSHA to rank workplace safety and risk mitigation measures from most effective to least effectiv
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[–] 15 points 1 day ago (1 child)

You do realize that falling off your bike without a helmet, no cars in sight whatsoever, can still give you a concussion and brain damage? That's the reason you should wear one.

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    Helmets help in single bike collisions/falls, it's true. You'll see more people wearing helmets when the bike path are icy. "Wear a helmet" can be good individual advice depending on the context. But we all have hair triggers because of the use of helmet laws to end bike shares or blame victims -- that driver of an SUV ran the cyclist off the road, but was he wearing a helmet?? Just look at the commenter above saying they'd wear a helmet even in a low risk situation, "because they're not a fucking idiot." That language furthers the perception that riding a bike is always a dangerous activity, and anyone not wearing a helmet had it coming...

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