Abstract: An energy management system comprising a helmet shell, at least one pocket situated on an inside surface of the helmet shell and having an outer surface, and a bladder positioned inside of the at least one pocket. The outer surface of the at least one pocket is configured to allow the bladder to extend beyond the outside surface of the pocket upon impact.

Abstract: An energy management system having a helmet shell, at least one pocket situated on an inside surface of the helmet shell and having an outer surface, and a bladder positioned inside of the at least one pocket. The outer surface of the at least one pocket allows the bladder to extend beyond the outside surface of the pocket upon impact.

Abstract: A safety cap comprising a plurality of rigid plates, a foam insert, and an outer covering. The rigid plates are embedded within the foam insert, and the foam insert comprises foam joints. A safety cap comprising a plurality of cushions, a rigid shell, and an outer covering. The cushions are attached to the inside of the rigid shell, and they comprise a plurality of nozzles. A safety cap in which rigid plates and cushions are embedded within a foam insert. The cushions are positioned on the inner surface of the rigid plates and may contain air, foam, fluid or a combination thereof. The outer covering is preferably made of fabric, and the cap preferably comprises an adjustable strap. The cap optionally includes ventilation holes, ear cutouts, eye cutouts, a ponytail cutout, an eye protector and/or a face protector.