Safety regulations are important in every situation, no matter the environment. Whether you’re riding your bicycle or working in an industrial space, those safety protocols are designed to keep you safe. There are serious consequences for failing to comply with safety standards. One company that understands the necessity of upholding high safety standards is Shree Engineering, which constructs subject power distribution feeder pillars and control panels for a major electric utility company here in Florida.
Florida has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to bicycle helmets. The following details those laws and explains how they relate to Shree Engineering and the standards the company implements for its products.
If you’re in Florida, you’re probably used to hearing public service announcements reminding you to wear a helmet while riding your bicycle. The reason why you hear these reminders is because Florida has strict laws regarding the use of bicycle helmets.
Florida’s helmet law states that every person under the age of 16 must wear a helmet while operating a bicycle. This strict law is in place because of the number of accidents that occur due to failure to wear a helmet. If a person under the age of 16 commits a violation of Florida bicycle helmet law, the traffic court could impose a fine on the person that does not exceed $15.
Under Florida law, a first time offender who is under the age of 16 can be subject to a fine. If the person fails to pay that fine, the offense can be considered a civil infraction. All profits of the fines collected under this law go to the Florida Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund.
Although the use of bicycle helmets is not mandatory for adults, where the laws regarding minors are strict, safety laws for adults are more lax. In fact, there are only two requirements that adults must follow when it comes to wearing helmets: they must be properly fitted, and they must be worn properly.
Florida’s safety requirements are similar to the standards upheld by Shree Engineering for all products manufactured by the company, especially as they relate to fittings. As part of the standard operating procedure at Shree Engineering, fittings are available in four different materials from which clients can choose. Available materials include: copper, aluminum, tin, and plated and unplated copper. Fitting choice is dependent on the customer’s specifications and the requirements of the job.
Florida is known for being incredibly strict when it comes to safety standards. That reputation holds true in the case of their bicycle helmet laws. When it comes to their environment, Shree Engineering incorporates rules just as strict as those upheld in Florida to ensure the safety of their clients and customers. Those rules include choosable fittings that meet the requirements of their customers and job parameters. Anything less than that is unacceptable.
According to the in depth guide on comprehensive bicycle helmet laws in Florida, these regulations are much stricter than those upheld in most other states. However, even with that extra level of intensity, statistics rank Florida as the number one state for accidents involving bicycles. Florida also ranks the highest in tandem cycling fatalities. Despite the stringency of their laws, Florida still has the highest accident rates in the nation regarding the use of bicycles.
Florida’s stringent standards for bicycle helmet use demonstrate that strict laws do not always prevent accidents. Nonetheless, following safety standards is imperative whether you’re riding a bicycle or working in an industrial space.