Thick work MSA V-guard safety helmets have a manufacturer recommended service life of 5 years for the hard shell and 1 year for the suspension that holds the helmet on top of your head. Our OSHA representative recommends a service life of 2 years. To ensure that our safety practices are in complete compliance with OSHA regulations and to limit our company's liability in the event of litigation, we have adopted a one year change out policy for our safety helmets being worn on a daily basis.

So, how long do you think you should be wearing your bicycling helmet before replacing it?

Do you think that the thin bicycle helmet would have a longer service than a thick work MSA V-guard safety helmet?

Since it is your head and your dollar, I guess you could wear it as long as you want. I would probably wear mine for two to three years before replacing it because I only ride about 100 to 150 days a year.

Mark