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Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Winter 2004

Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Winter 2004. Federal Role & Safety Standards. Objectives. Functions of NHTSA Federal regulations affecting occupant protection After market products. Federal Role & Standards - 2. Functions of NHTSA. Education Enforcement Research

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Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Winter 2004

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  1. StandardizedChild Passenger SafetyTraining ProgramWinter 2004 Federal Role & Safety Standards

  2. Objectives • Functions of NHTSA • Federal regulations affecting occupant protection • After market products Federal Role & Standards - 2

  3. Functions of NHTSA • Education • Enforcement • Research • Regulations • Compliance Testing / Defect Investigation Federal Role & Standards - 3

  4. FMVSS 208 – Vehicle Restraints Summary of current standard: • Safety belts in all positions • Lap and shoulder belts in all outboard positions (soon - all rear positions) • Frontal air bags in all vehicles Federal Role & Standards - 4

  5. FMVSS 213 – Child Restraints • All CRS sold in US for children up to 65 pounds • Sets specific minimum performance and design standards Federal Role & Standards - 5

  6. Crash Testing • Simulates 30 mph frontal crash into a solid barrier • Using a standardized bench seat • Using lap belt (except BPB) Federal Role & Standards - 6

  7. Summary of the Current Performance Standards • Rear-facing CRS • Rotate forward no more than 70° from vertical • No force levels set for rear-facing CRS dummies • Forward-facing CRS • No more than 28” head excursion (may use tether to meet 28” limit) • Must also meet 32” head excursion limit without a tether • No more than 36” knee excursion • Head injury criterion • Chest acceleration • Manufacturers self certify compliance Federal Role & Standards - 7

  8. 35° from vertical Pre-test During Test Rear-Facing Test Criteria Maximum Angle of back support < 70o from vertical 65° from vertical Courtesy of Kathleen Weber, Child Passenger Protection Research Program, University of Michigan Medical School Federal Role & Standards - 8

  9. Forward-Facing Test Criteria 813 • Head excursion: < 720mm (28 in.) & < 813mm (32 in.) • Knee excursion: < 915mm (36 in.) 0 720 915 Courtesy of Kathleen Weber, CPS Research Program, University of Michigan Medical School Federal Role & Standards - 9

  10. Label Requirements • Weight & size guidelines • Basic use, installation & warnings • Air bag warning on rear-facing CRS • Manufacturer’s identification and 213 certification • Model number & date Federal Role & Standards - 10

  11. Dummies Used For CR Compliance Testing • Dummies used in tests represent an average-size (50th percentile) child of the age specified • Instrumented dummies can measure head and chest acceleration (33lbs & 47lbs) • The newborn dummy and 9-month dummy are not instrumented Federal Role & Standards - 11

  12. Crash Test Dummies Used For FMVSS 213 Compliance Testing Current • 7 pounds (Newborn) • 20 pounds (9 months) • 33 pounds (3 years) • 47 pounds (6 years) New after 8/1/05 • 22 pounds (12 month) • 34 pounds (3 years) • 52 pounds (6 years) • 62 pounds (weighted 6 years) Federal Role & Standards - 12

  13. FMVSS 213 - CRS LATCH Requirements • CRS must have tether attached if needed to meet 28” head excursion limit • CRS must be equipped with two lower attachments • Lower attachments may be flexible or rigid Federal Role & Standards - 13

  14. FMVSS 225 - Vehicle LATCH Requirements • At least 2 rear seating positions with lower anchors • 3 tether anchorage locations in rear • Can substitute integrated CRS in one seating position Federal Role & Standards - 14

  15. Moves belt too high on to abdomen Aftermarket Products • NO current federal standard for testing or regulation • Many products may mislead one to believe that they meet federal safety standards Federal Role & Standards - 15

  16. Padding too thick - no slots for harness Aftermarket Products • Shoulder belt positioning devices • Infant head-positioning pads and head rests • Similar items which come with CRS are tested with CRS • Seat saver mats • Toys that attach to CRs • Safety belt buckle covers • Safety belt add-ons • Safety belt locking devices Federal Role & Standards - 16

  17. TREAD Re: CRS • Improve safety of CRs through rulemaking (new dummies, new tests, etc.) • Clearer/simpler instructions/labels • CRS ratings • Booster seat study • 5-year strategic plan to protect 4-8 year olds Federal Role & Standards - 17

  18. Anton’s Law • Performance requirements for CRSs for children over 50 lbs • Develop 10-year-old dummy • Require lap and shoulder combination belt in center-rear seating position • Evaluate integrated CRSs Federal Role & Standards - 18

  19. CRS Ease-of-Use Ratings • Overall grade of A, B, or C based on average of grades from 5 categories • Pre-assembled vs. assembly required • Clarity of labeling on CRS • Clarity of written instructions • Ease of securing child in CRS • Ease of installing CRS in vehicle Federal Role & Standards - 19

  20. Identifying Recalled Child Restraints Hands-on Exercise • Locate CR labels • Record • Restraint Brand • Model Number • Manufactured Date • Using a current recall list determine and record recall status • What was the identified problem? Federal Role & Standards - 20

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