Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Winter 2004
Child Passenger Safety in Other Vehicles
Objectives • Describe and analyze the safety issues related to pickup trucks and cargo areas • Describe how school bus occupant safety issues differ from passenger vehicle’s • Analyze transportation safety issues related to paid contractors
Other Vehicles - 2
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Objectives • List and discuss the current FAA regulations and recommendations regarding CPS • Describe special factors of occupant protection in emergency vehicles
Other Vehicles - 3
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas • Standards same as passenger cars • Some equipped with air bag on/off switch • Many conflicts with CPS (e.g., side-facing jump seats)
Other Vehicles - 4
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas Concerns • No rear seat • Narrow rear bench seat • Limited interior space • Jump seats • Cargo areas not for passengers
Other Vehicles - 5
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Pickup Trucks/Cargo Areas Recommendations
• Try another CRS • Air bag on/off switch • May need another vehicle
Other Vehicles - 6
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
A jump seat (side facing) is an appropriate choice for a CSS when? B) Never C) When the CSS fits snugly between the seat belt anchors D) When 80% of CSS base is on the jump seat E) When cargo areas are already full
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
A jump seat (side facing) is an appropriate choice for a CSS when? • • • •
Never When the CSS fits snugly between the seat belt anchors When 80% of CSS base is on the jump seat When cargo areas are already full
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School Bus Safety Issues • Statistically the safest transportation -
Larger & heavier Lower risk travel Conspicuous Meets stringent FMVSSs
Other Vehicles - 7
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School Bus Safety Issues • Safer than cars • Only .2 percent of fatal crashes • Occupant protection features: - Compartmentalization - Safety belts: required on small buses - Installed on all new buses in some states - Requirements for use varies
Other Vehicles - 8
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School Bus Safety Issues Compartmentalization 20 in. min
SRP 24 in. max
Other Vehicles - 9
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
NHTSA School Bus Safety Recommendations • Guidelines for Safe Transportation of PreSchool Age Children in School Buses - Recent NHTSA testing re: transport of preschoolers in CRS - Easiest to use small buses with belts - Integrated CRS seats available - Retrofit lap belts only as manufacturers recommend Other Vehicles - 10
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School Bus Safety Occupant Protection Requirements • Large buses >10,000 pounds - Compartmentalization required - Check with manufacturer for belt retrofits - Integrated CRSs • Small buses <10,000 pounds - Safety belts required - Lower LATCH anchors required in at least 2 seating positions (but tether anchors not required in school buses) - Easier to install CRSs
Other Vehicles - 11
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Children With Special Health Care Needs • Individual Education Plan (IEP) • National Standards for School Transportation • Special needs occupant restraint systems - Appropriate selection - Use of approved devices
Other Vehicles - 12
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
FAA Issues • No restraint required birth-2 years old • Turbulence and survivable crashes • Inversion test • MUST be labeled for airplane use
Other Vehicles - 13
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
FAA Issues Allowable CRs: - Rear-facing - Forward-facing to 40 pounds - Safety belt over 40 pounds - NO boosters or vests
Other Vehicles - 14
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School bus compartmentalization is a result of …? A) Enclosed areas under bus seats B) Additional padding in walls and roof of bus C) High padded seat backs with wide spacing between seats D) High padded seat backs with narrow spacing between seats
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
School bus compartmentalization is a result of …? • • • •
Enclosed areas under bus seats Additional padding in walls and roof of bus High padded seat backs with wide spacing between seats High padded seat backs with narrow spacing between seats
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Emergency Vehicles Issues: - NO side facing seats - NO CRSs with safety screen in LE vehicle - Use in certified anchor locations - Secure loose objects - Transport non-injured child in alternate vehicle
Other Vehicles - 15
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004
Emergency Vehicle Recommendations • Training • Access to CRs • Develop and follow protocols
Other Vehicles - 16
Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004