how many times have you seen this

[KnottedYet]

Oh.
My.
Goodness.

[Eden]

I've only once or twice seen backwards people, but I do see a lot wearing helmets in a manner that is not going to protect their heads.... (usually pushed so far back that their forheads are totally exposed). I've wondered if there is any gentle way to let them know - heck I could fit them properly in about 5 min, but how to approach it?

[KnottedYet]

My favorite line is: I work in healthcare, and I'm concerned your helmet might not be set properly. Can I help you for a second?

You could have one like: I do a lot with bike racing, and I'm concerned...

[Eden]

My favorite line is: I work in healthcare, and I'm concerned your helmet might not be set properly. Can I help you for a second?

You could have one like: I do a lot with bike racing, and I'm concerned...

in a strictly literal sense I could say both.... my positions have never been clinical, but except for about 3 years, I have (and am now back to) worked in healthcare since I graduated college

[DDH]

Okay, I'm trying to figure out HOW do you put it on backwards? Wouldn't the straps and where you clip it be out of wack?

I think I would rather someone approach me and tell me if I am doing something wrong rather than let me continue putting myself in danger and or being a laughing stock. Of course that is me and I usually don't offend easily. Never have I ever thought that I was perfect and could do no wrong. Of course many these days seem to be offended way to easily.
I guess we could look at it as "at least we tried to help" the rest is their responsibility.

[mimitabby]

after riding 90 miles to Centralia once, I took my helmet off and put it back on backwards. (I was really toast) but i could not fasten it properly, so i took it off and discovered the problem. A photo documents this folly.

I've seen lots of people with helmets on their handlebars or on their arms. and a good number wearing their helmets but neglecting to fasten them. (ooops, i did that last week for a mile!!)

[MM_QFC!]

I find that it's most worrisome to me too when I see kids with ill-fitted helmets; either jauntily propped on the back of their head or slip-sliding from side to side with really loose straps. While it's great that the parents have helmets for them and put them on, it'd be oh so much better if they actually protected their foreheads, eh? Sometimes, the kids have helmets and the parents don't too. I guess that it's the 'Mom' in me, that appreciates the need for parents/adults to model the safety example...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Why not just be polite and straightforward? Just say like "I see that you are wearing your helmet pushed way back off your forehead. Helmets need to be worn down low over the forehead to protect your head- I worry that you might hurt your head badly in a crash....just a thought." Just give them the info quickly and simply, and don't worry whether they are annoyed or not.