If you come across a motorcyclist who has been in an accident, should you remove their helmet?
A)Yes, it should be removed as soon as possible to prevent them from suffocating.
B)Yes, as long as the injured person is conscious.
C)No.Correct
As a general rule, the safety helmet should not be removed from an accident victim.
In situations where it is necessary to attend to the injured person's breathing, helmet removal is carried out using a specific technique that ensures immobilisation of the cervical spine, and should only be used if it is adequately known.