“Advances in Helmet Safety” will be the topic of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program at 10 a.m. Dec. 1 at A Church, 419 D St.
Salida residents Sandy and David Visnack will explain the science behind recent advances in helmet design that provide improved protection.
Helmets are the primary and most effective approach to preventing traumatic brain injury during accidents in cycling, skiing and other outdoor activities, a press release stated. Contemporary helmets employ a liner of rigid foam that dampens impacts, reduces impact force and reduces head accelerations. These helmets have been highly effective in reducing the risk of skull fracture, penetrating injury and brain injury, according to the release.
Sandy Viusnack has had a career in nonprofits, most recently as executive director of The Center Foundation in Oregon, whose mission is to promote health and safety of kids in sports, especially around concussion injuries. David Visnack has been an officer in numerous outdoor companies such as HydroFlask and Rumpl. He was recently named CEO of Wave Cel, a company that is at the leading edge of improving helmet safety for biking, skiing and in the workplace.
Central Colorado Humanists sponsor Sunday Science on the first Sunday of each month. Each presentation features a science topic that is understandable by both scientists and nonscientists.
The doors open at 9:30 a.m. Admission is free, and the public is welcome.
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