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Child Passenger Safety

Child Passenger Safety. WHAM. WHAM. W hat risks are observed on scene? H ow can we keep from coming back? A ction to take to prevent future injuries M aterials to leave behind . Child Passenger Safety.

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Child Passenger Safety

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  1. Child Passenger Safety WHAM

  2. WHAM • What risks are observed on scene? • How can we keep from coming back? • Action to take to prevent future injuries • Materials to leave behind

  3. Child Passenger Safety • Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in Washington State and in the US for ages 1 - 44 • Most people who die in car crashes are unrestrained • A properly selected and installed car seat or booster offers the best protection until a child is big enough for safety belts

  4. Washington State Law • Children under age 8 or less than 4’9” tall are required to be in an appropriate child restraint system, according to the car seat and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. • Children under 13 shall be transported in the back seat where practical to do so. • The driver is responsible for passengers under age 16 being properly secured.

  5. What risks are observed at the scene? You are called to a minor MVA at a grocery store parking lot. No one appears to be injured and the driver holding a baby asks you about her child’s car seat. She says she has heard that if a car seat is involved in a crash, it needs to be replaced and she wants you to check it for her. You are not a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

  6. How can we keep from coming back?

  7. Action to taketo prevent further injuries • Inform parent that you are not a certified car seat technician and cannot inspect the seat for damage or installation • Inspections by certified technicians are available from several sources (see WHAM folder) • Suggest parent contact manufacturer of the car seat for recommendation or more info • Share with parents the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) criteria to determine if a car seat should be replaced (see next slide) • Parent needs to make this decision!

  8. Do I need to replace my child safety seat after a crash? • NHTSA: child safety seats should be replaced following a moderateor severe crash • NHTSA: child safety seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a minor crash • Minor crashes meet ALL of the following criteria: • Vehicle was able to be driven from the crash site • Vehicle door nearest the safety seat was undamaged • There were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants • The air bags (if present) did not deploy • There is no visible damage to the safety seat

  9. Materials to leave behind • Utilize WHAM folder on rig • Safe Kids “Basic Car Seat Safety” brochure (for ESL or low literacy) NOTE— Brochures have sticker with local car seat line: 253-403-1417 or 1-800-BUCKLUP

  10. Further info on Child Passenger Safety • Links: Washington Safety Restraint Coalition www.800bucklup.org (lists local Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, Washington State laws, educational materials and buyer’s guide) National Highway Transportation Safety Administration http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov (find a local car seat technician, car seat ratings, installation tips for parents)

  11. WHAM developed by:Central Pierce Fire & RescueCity of DuPont Fire DepartmentGig Harbor Fire & Medic OneSafe Kids Pierce CountyTacoma-Pierce County Health Dept. With funding from:West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council

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