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Belts34
- Do not allow children to play with the seat belts. (nimainfo.com)
- Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode seat belts. (nimainfo.com)
- The airbags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts. (htucson4.com)
- For information about currently available child seats, TÜV Rheinland publishes an overview on its website at the following link, https://www.tuv.com/landingpage/en/manufacturer-of-child-seats/ Child restraint systems that consist only of belts attached over and/or around the backrest of the seat cannot be used on board. (lufthansa.com)
- In the early 1950s, the company started to research seat belts. (wikipedia.org)
- In the 1960s, Takata started to sell seat-belts and built Japan's first crash test plant for testing seat-belts under real world conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- In the 1980s the company changed its name to "Takata Corporation" and expanded internationally to Korea, the United States, and later to England, to sell seat-belts. (wikipedia.org)
- In May 1995, a recall in the U.S. affecting 8,428,402 predominantly Japanese built vehicles made from 1986 to 1991 with seat belts manufactured by the Takata Corporation of Japan, was begun. (wikipedia.org)
- It revealed that potentially faulty Takata seat belts were not limited only to Honda vehicles, but to other Japanese imports as well. (wikipedia.org)
- NHTSA opened up a second investigation on Takata seatbelts broadly (EA94-036) as well as individual investigations on the vehicle manufacturers using Takata seat belts to determine the magnitude of the defect. (wikipedia.org)
- Ford had vehicles such as the Probe manufactured by Mazda on its MX-6 platform and the Festiva made by Kia in South Korea, but engineered by Mazda that also had the seat belts. (wikipedia.org)
- However, unlike Chrysler and General Motors, Ford did not admit that their seat belts could be defective. (wikipedia.org)
- Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. (cadiclub.com)
- 2. If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses tether belts to connect the child restraint system properly to the lower anchorages), while pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt. (subarumanuals.org)
- Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle. (infoniro.com)
- The 3-point type seat belts at the seat positions above can be converted from normal emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode to automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode. (mitshelp.com)
- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. (dodurango.net)
- Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them. (dodurango.net)
- Check tightness of belts and the seat. (hanover.com)
- Air bags, frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact and head curtain side-impact for all rows in outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. (507autos.com)
- 2 out of 3 passengers who died in crashes on reservations were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. (cdc.gov)
- Two reports of incidents in 1996 suggest that children who are restrained by lap and shoulder belts also may be at risk for severe injury and death associated with air-bag deployment: in separate incidents, two 5-year-old children who were using lap and shoulder belts died as a result of air-bag deployment. (cdc.gov)
- Throughout the 1930s, physicians recognized the trauma related to automobile crashes and concluded that relatively simple modifications such as seat belts and padded dashboards could drastically reduce injuries and fatalities. (medscape.com)
- It was not until 1966, 74 years after the combine engine was put into the buggy, that Congress mandated installation of seat belts. (medscape.com)
- A revised draft of the road traffic law of Jordan for drink-driving, seat belts, child restraints, helmet use, speeding and mobile phone use while driving has been prepared for the year 2015. (who.int)
- Seat belts became obligatory for all occupants. (who.int)
- Seat-belts and child restraints : a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners. (who.int)
- Parents and caregivers should continue to have their children use booster seats until vehicle seat belts fit properly which likely does not occur until children are 9-12years old. (cdc.gov)
- ABSTRACT Although seat-belts are the most effective means of preventing severe injuries and deaths from road accidents, drivers and passengers in many developing countries neglect to wear them. (who.int)
- This study aimed to measure the rate of use of seat-belts and factors affecting their use in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
- In direct observations of 7718 vehicles at randomly selected sites in Tehran, 77.9% of drivers and 43.7% of front passenger had seat-belts fastened. (who.int)
- More women used seat-belts than did men while driving but fewer as front-seat passengers. (who.int)
- In a separate interview study of 666 citizens, 62.4% stated that they always wore seat-belts while driving. (who.int)
- The most frequently reported reasons for using seat-belts were avoiding fines, fear of injuries and respecting the law. (who.int)
Belt54
- Each CRS, vehicle seat (including cushion and frame), seat belt webbing and buckle were replaced after every test. (sae.org)
- If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child's neck with the ALR mode activated, the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight. (nimainfo.com)
- Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child. (nimainfo.com)
- If the seat belt cannot be unbuckled or is already unbuckled, release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool (such as a knife or scissors) to release the seat belt. (nimainfo.com)
- To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpet. (nimainfo.com)
- In this instance, flight attendants will give the adult a safety belt for the child before take-off. (lufthansa.com)
- The child restraint system must only be attached using the seat's lap belt. (lufthansa.com)
- The recall was prompted by an investigation (PE94-052) carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Takata-equipped Honda vehicles, after many of their owners complained of seat belt buckles either failing to latch, latching and releasing automatically, or releasing in accidents. (wikipedia.org)
- This second investigation was only limited to the front seat belt buckles and in particular Takata's 52X and A7X models. (wikipedia.org)
- Japanese models sold in the United States by American Honda Motor Co., Isuzu Motors of America Inc., Mazda Motor of America Inc., Nissan North America, Daihatsu Motor Co. American, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. and Subaru of America Inc. also had affected seat belt buckles. (wikipedia.org)
- Moreover, Chrysler, General Motors and Ford all had various models manufactured by Japanese companies with the seat belt buckles concerned, but sold under American names such as the Dodge Stealth and the Geo series (except Prizm) under General Motors. (wikipedia.org)
- In addition, NHTSA assessed a $50,000 civil penalty against both Honda and Takata for failing to notify the agency about the seat belt defect in a timely manner. (wikipedia.org)
- Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. (cadiclub.com)
- Place the Child Restraint System on a rear seat and route the lap/shoulder belt around or through the Child Restraint System. (infoniro.com)
- Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the Child Restraint System while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor. (infoniro.com)
- 4. Push and pull on the Child Restraint System to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place. (infoniro.com)
- If your Child Restraint System manufacturer recommends the use of a top-tether with the lap/shoulder belt, see Securing a child restraint system seat with the 'top-tether anchorage' system section in this chapter. (infoniro.com)
- To remove the Child Restraint System, press the release button on the buckle, and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the Child Restraint System and allow the seat belt to retract fully. (infoniro.com)
- 2. Route the belt through the child restraint according to the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle. (mitshelp.com)
- Remember, if the lap part of the belt is not tight, the child restraint will not be secure. (mitshelp.com)
- It may help to put weight on the child restraint or to push on the seatback while pulling up on the belt. (mitshelp.com)
- 7. To deactivate the ALR mode in order to remove a child restraint etc., after removing the child from the restraint, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, let the belt fully retract and rewind the belt. (mitshelp.com)
- If the seat belt does not lock, rewind it fully, then perform step 2 to 7 again. (mitshelp.com)
- 2) If a person wearing the seat belt moves one's upper body significantly such that the belt completely unwinds, the retractor may switch to its ALR mode and lock, thus preventing further movement. (mitshelp.com)
- If this happens, the person should switch the retractor back to its ELR mode by taking off the seat belt and fully rewinding it. (mitshelp.com)
- The person should then wear the seat belt again. (mitshelp.com)
- An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. (dodurango.net)
- Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child's reach. (dodurango.net)
- If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. (dodurango.net)
- Do not lock the seat belt. (dodurango.net)
- First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt, as applicable. (infiguide.com)
- CRS with a weight limit greater than 40 pounds were evaluated using both the LATCH System (where available) and the vehicle's seat belt (not used simultaneously). (nissanusa.com)
- Namely, the Clek rear-facing infant car seat contains the seat belt-tensioning system, along with the rigid-LATCH system that provides security and stability for both the seat and your baby in your motor vehicle. (800bucklup.org)
- The same system provides an effortless and straightforward installation process because it consists of built-in attachments for the LATCH system or regular vehicle belt system. (800bucklup.org)
- This device is not merely a seat belt. (azlawhelp.org)
- The dummy, however, slipped under the seat belt in all five vehicles. (autonews.com)
- Shifting of the seat belt from its proper position increases the risk of internal injuries. (autonews.com)
- A reliable car seat installed correctly reduces death and injury among children by as much as 82% versus children who only use a seat belt. (hanover.com)
- The overall rate of seat belt use in Indian Country was 76% in 2020 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Highway Safety Program. (cdc.gov)
- Increasing car seat and booster seat use through child passenger restraint laws that require car seat and booster seat use for all children until at least age 9 years, increasing seat belt use through primary enforcement seat belt laws that cover all seating positions, and high visibility enforcement are proven ways to prevent crash-related injuries and deaths. (cdc.gov)
- Car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71-82% for children, when compared with seat belt use alone. (cdc.gov)
- Booster seat use reduces the risk for serious injury by 45% for children age 4-8 years when compared with seat belt use alone. (cdc.gov)
- Seat belt use reduces the risk for death and serious injury by about half for older children and adults. (cdc.gov)
- There is strong evidence that primary enforcement seat belt laws that cover all seating positions and high visibility enforcement are effective at increasing seat belt use. (cdc.gov)
- However, another 18 years passed before New York became the first state to require seat-belt use in 1984. (medscape.com)
- Order No. 147 of 2000: mandatory seat belt use for all drivers and front-seat occupants inside and outside the national construction and gradually to include the occupants of the rear seats in the compulsory use of safety belt for a year after the release of the text. (who.int)
- Screening There are many tools of prevention, including the following major tools: Establishing a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy habits such as wearing a seat belt, eating a healthy diet, getting. (msdmanuals.com)
- OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the current study is to use 3D technology to measure in-vehicle belt fit both with and without booster seats across different vehicles among a large, diverse sample of children and to compare belt fit with and without a booster. (cdc.gov)
- METHODS: Lap and shoulder belt fit were measured for 108 children ages 6-12years sitting in the second-row, outboard seats of three vehicles from October 2017 to March 2018. (cdc.gov)
- In all vehicles, lap belt fit improved when using boosters compared with no booster among children ages 6-12years in rear seats-with one exception of the HB HW booster in the minivan. (cdc.gov)
- CONCLUSIONS: Lap and torso belt fit for children ages 6-12years in rear seats was substantially improved by using boosters. (cdc.gov)
- Decision makers can consider strengthening child passenger restraint laws with booster seat provisions that require children who have outgrown car seats to use booster seats until at least age 9 to improve belt fit and reduce crash injuries and deaths. (cdc.gov)
- Rates of seat-belt wearing among both drivers and front passengers of vans and pick-up vehicles was low. (who.int)
- To improve seat- belt use, it is recommended that law enforcement accompanied by public education should be a priority. (who.int)
Owner's Manual2
- When installing a Child Restraint System (CRS), always follow the instructions provided by the CRS manufacturer and your Nissan vehicle's owner's manual. (nissanusa.com)
- When installing a Child Restraint System (CRS), always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and your INFINITI vehicle's owner's manual. (infinitiusa.com)
Occupants5
- The objective is to determine whether responses and injury risks for pediatric occupants in child restraint systems (CRS) are affected by vehicle seat cushion stiffness and fore/aft cushion length. (sae.org)
- they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child. (subarumanuals.org)
- If the conversion to ALR is not made, the child restraint system could move forward in the event of sudden braking or an accident, seriously injuring the child or other occupants. (mitshelp.com)
- Information the pathologist provides helps law enforcement, attorneys, and surviving loved ones understand what happened, where the occupants were seated, how quickly they died, and potential causes for the accident. (medscape.com)
- Develop and enforce requirements for all occupants of moving vehicles to use occupant restraint systems whenever the vehicle is in motion. (cdc.gov)
Forward-facing child res2
- In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. (buiclub.com)
- Second, because of the positioning of forward-facing child restraints, children who are properly buckled into such restraints are several inches closer to the intense forces of air bag deployment. (cdc.gov)
Proper restraint3
- Generally, the proper restraint will be a booster seat or front- or rear-facing harness system. (drivinglaws.org)
- Be sure to use the proper restraint system based on your child's height and weight. (hanover.com)
- 7 Proper restraint use among American Indian and Alaska Native children age 7 years and younger ranged from 23% to 79% in a study of six Northwest tribes. (cdc.gov)
Active Head Restraint1
- Active Head Restraint (AHR™) provides added protection in the event of a side impact crash. (britax.com.au)
Head Restraints1
- Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. (euroncap.com)
Anchorages9
- Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. (subarumanuals.org)
- The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). (subarumanuals.org)
- Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchorages) for accommodating such child restraint systems. (subarumanuals.org)
- For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided. (subarumanuals.org)
- The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are provided for all the seating positions (center and both window-side ones) of the rear seat. (subarumanuals.org)
- Peel off the anchorage cover from the selected side of the rear seatback to expose the anchorages (bars) to be used for installation of the child restraint system. (subarumanuals.org)
- Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. (infoniro.com)
- Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. (dodurango.net)
- Connectors attached to car seat for installation into vehicles with ISOFIX low anchorages in conjunction with top tether. (britax.com.au)
Occupant Classification System2
- Your vehicle is equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS) in the front passenger's seat. (tucsondatamanu.com)
- Main components of the Occupant Classification System A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. (tucsondatamanu.com)
Child's2
- Our injury and accident lawyers recognize that although a car seat might be suitable for a child of a certain age, it may not be suitable for that child's size. (zneimerlaw.com)
- It's also essential that a booster seat doesn't have gaps where part of a child's body can get trapped. (wtnh.com)
Appropriate child restraint2
- 3. Refer to the appropriate child restraint installation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap. (infiguide.com)
- Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. (507autos.com)
Infants6
- Generally, infants and smaller children should use a rear-facing car seat until they outgrow the manufacturer's size limits for the seat. (drivinglaws.org)
- A child restraint system or child car seat or baby carrier can be used on board to increase the passive safety of infants (0-2 years) and children (up to about 7 years of age). (lufthansa.com)
- A child restraint system is a general term for devices used in a vehicle to protect infants and children from being injured in an accident and includes items such as car seats, infant safety seats and booster seats. (azlawhelp.org)
- Provide preventive counseling and interventions tailored to specific risks, including special travel preparations and any treatment required for infants and children with underlying health conditions, chronic diseases, or immunocompromising conditions. (cdc.gov)
- Vaccination against dengue, tick-borne encephalitis, and yellow fever could be indicated for some children (see Sec. 7, Ch. 4, Vaccine Recommendations for Infants & Children , for details). (cdc.gov)
- Infants and children with diarrhea can become dehydrated more quickly than adults. (cdc.gov)
Booster32
- Pursuant to the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act, all child passengers under the age of 8 years old are required to be restrained by a car or booster seat. (zneimerlaw.com)
- forward facing restraint or booster seat. (raa.com.au)
- booster seat or adult seatbelt. (raa.com.au)
- These children generally must use a child safety seat or booster seat appropriate to their age, weight, and height. (drivinglaws.org)
- Booster seats are important because normal seatbelts (without the booster) do not fit children properly. (drivinglaws.org)
- Generally, Massachusetts law requires parents to use booster seats until a child reaches age eight. (drivinglaws.org)
- Children who are at least eight years old or more than 57 inches tall generally don't have to use a booster seat but must be at least secured with a seatbelt. (drivinglaws.org)
- The law defines a child restraint system, commonly referred to as a car or booster seat, as a device designed to be used in a motor vehicle or a plane to seat a child who weighs less than 66 pounds. (azlawhelp.org)
- This system may be an add-on, built-in, factory installed, rear facing, child restraint system or a booster seat. (azlawhelp.org)
- My child is seven years old but is five feet tall, does he need a booster seat? (azlawhelp.org)
- No. If a child is over five years old and is above the height requirement then the child does not need to be in a booster seat. (azlawhelp.org)
- My child is 8 years old, but only four foot eight does he need a booster seat? (azlawhelp.org)
- Are there any loaner or rental programs for car or booster seats? (azlawhelp.org)
- Yes, there are several organizations and agencies where a person can rent a car or booster seat for little or no cost. (azlawhelp.org)
- Keep an eye on your child when they're in a dining booster seat to prevent them from climbing out of it. (wtnh.com)
- When a child outgrows their high chair but isn't large enough to sit in a regular chair at the table, a dining booster seat still allows them to join the rest of the family for mealtime. (wtnh.com)
- Most dining booster seats attach to standard dining chairs, so they're easy to use in most dining rooms and kitchens. (wtnh.com)
- If you're looking for a versatile, comfortable booster seat, the Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Seat is the top option. (wtnh.com)
- Standard booster seats typically have a cushioned seat, a safety harness and chair straps. (wtnh.com)
- Children are usually more comfortable in a booster seat with a back. (wtnh.com)
- Tray booster seats are similar to standard booster seats, but they have a removable tray that's easy to clean after meals. (wtnh.com)
- If you want to reduce the mess after your baby eats with the family, these booster seats are the best option. (wtnh.com)
- Cushion booster seats are constructed of foam and feature a removable cover that's easy to clean. (wtnh.com)
- These booster seats work best for toddlers and larger kids because many models don't have a safety harness. (wtnh.com)
- Portable booster seats are lightweight and compact, with many models folding to make it easier to take them on the go. (wtnh.com)
- Some portable booster seats are also equipped with a removable tray. (wtnh.com)
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has established safety standards for booster dining seats to ensure your child is safe when using one. (wtnh.com)
- If your little one has trouble sitting still for more than a few minutes, choosing a comfortable booster seat can help keep them from squirming too much during meals. (wtnh.com)
- Switch to a booster seat when your child exceeds the forward-facing seat limit. (hanover.com)
- American Indian and Alaska Native child safety and booster seat use rates are much lower than that of other racial and ethnic groups, although these rates can vary greatly across reservations. (cdc.gov)
- There is strong evidence that child passenger restraint laws that require all children until at least age 9 years to travel properly buckled in an age- and size-appropriate car seat or booster seat, car/booster seat distribution and education programs, community-wide education and enforcement campaigns, and incentive-plus-education programs are effective at increasing car seat and booster seat use. (cdc.gov)
- Each child was measured with no booster, a backless booster, and a high-back (HB) booster in three different vehicles. (cdc.gov)
Buckle1
- This retains the harness buckle in a forward position and prevents the child from sitting on the buckle when boarding. (britax.com.au)
Retractor1
- 1) Before putting the child in the restraint, be absolutely sure to make the conversion of the retractor from the ELR mode to the ALR mode. (mitshelp.com)
Rearward4
- As a part of a series of studies investigating the use of rearward-facing car child seats, a study was carried out in which problems in connection with the installation of the seats were investigated. (trb.org)
- Never use a rearward facing Child Restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. (htucson4.com)
- rearward facing restraint. (raa.com.au)
- This exclusive Safe-n-Sound feature prevents your child seat from rotating and coming in contact with the vehicle seat in a front on crash, whilst in rearward position. (britax.com.au)
LATCH System1
- See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System). (cadiclub.com)
ISOFIX1
- NEVER attach more than one Child Restraint System to a single ISOFIX top-tether anchorage. (infoniro.com)
Outgrow2
- You should only move your child to the next type of restraint once they outgrow their current restraint. (raa.com.au)
- Keep your child rear-facing until they outgrow either the height or weight requirements-even if that means age four or older. (hanover.com)
Boosters4
- For boosters, short seats increased chest resultant acceleration but did not have a noticeable effect on other injury metrics. (sae.org)
- We stock a range of child restraints - capsules, car seats and boosters - to suit different ages, plus we offer a fitting service for both members and non-members. (raa.com.au)
- Chair boosters are meant for kids who are large enough to sit securely in a chair without a harness but still need some extra height to reach the table. (wtnh.com)
- Alternative high-back (HB HW) and backless boosters that could accommodate higher weights were used for children who were too large to fit in the standard boosters. (cdc.gov)
20231
- Published: 13 Feb. 2023 psychosocial and health screenings of children and their families. (who.int)
Driver's2
- Driver's front air bag Passenger's front air bag Side air bag Curtain air bag The vehicles are equipped with a Supplemental Air Bag System for the driver's seat and front passenger's seats. (tucsondatamanu.com)
- In contrast, the restraint usage of older children was dramatically influenced by the driver's restraint usage. (sae.org)
Recalls5
- By submitting such registration, and keeping all contact information current, you can ensure that you will be notified of important safety recalls pertaining to your specific child restraint device. (zneimerlaw.com)
- First, parents may be unable to register second-hand car seats, and therefore may be unaware of important safety recalls. (zneimerlaw.com)
- In the event that a parent elects to use a second-hand car seat, the NHTSA provides a list of safety recalls, listed by manufacturer. (zneimerlaw.com)
- It's also a good idea to register your car seat to be notified regarding recalls. (drivinglaws.org)
- However, The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) states 59% of car seats are currently installed incorrectly and thousands of vehicles are effected by car seat recalls each year. (hanover.com)
Rear seats2
- Children should always ride in the rear seats. (htucson4.com)
- A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated marginal whiplash protection. (euroncap.com)
Seatback2
- Route the Child Restraint System seat strap over the seatback. (infoniro.com)
- 1. Position the top tether strap over the top of the center seating position seatback. (infiguide.com)
Securing1
- When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. (cadiclub.com)
Correctly fitted1
- A correctly fitted restraint is critical in keeping your child safe when travelling in your car. (raa.com.au)
Cushion3
- Seats from a recent model year vehicle were customized by the manufacturer with three different levels of cushion stiffness: compliant, mid-range, and stiff. (sae.org)
- The usable length of each seat cushion was manipulated using foam spacers provided by the manufacturer. (sae.org)
- ATD kinematic and kinetic data were compared across seat cushion lengths and cushion stiffness levels to determine which seat configurations were the most beneficial for each type of CRS. (sae.org)
Manufacturer's3
- The NHTSA, and the injury attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. as well, urge parents to fill out the manufacturer's registration form, and submit this form to the manufacturer immediately following the purchase of a new car seat. (zneimerlaw.com)
- the child restraint system is in perfect working order, you are familiar with the manufacturer's instructions for the system's use and fitting in an aircraft and you can attach the child restraint system to the passenger seat on your own. (lufthansa.com)
- Follow the child restraint manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. (dodurango.net)
Airbag system2
- There may be restrictions for aircraft safety reasons (e.g. seats in emergency exits or seats with airbag system). (lufthansa.com)
- A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. (subarumanuals.org)
Restrained child passenger1
- If your child was injured or killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a car seat restrained child passenger, contact the Chicago injury and wrongful death attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. for a free personal injury consultation today at 773-516-4100, or online, at our website . (zneimerlaw.com)
Failure3
- Failure to properly install a Child Restraint System (CRS) can result in injury to your child. (nissanusa.com)
- Failure to wear a seatbelt or to properly restrain a child under eight years old will result in a $25 fine. (drivinglaws.org)
- : 17 The DC-10's hydraulic system was designed and demonstrated to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as compliant with regulations that "no single [engine] failure or malfunction or probable combination of failures will jeopardize the safe operation of the airplane. (wikipedia.org)
Injury22
- For RF CRS, short vehicle seats allowed more y-axis rotation (SAE J211) but reduced several injury metrics including HIC36. (sae.org)
- For FF CRS, long and short seats resulted in similar injury metrics across matched conditions. (sae.org)
- Our injury and accident attorneys understand that it may be difficult for parents to determine if they are using the appropriate car seat in the proper manner. (zneimerlaw.com)
- However, the injury lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. still advise parents in Chicago, and surrounding cities, against the use of second-hand car seats, due to the risks associated with car seats that were damaged in a previous accident. (zneimerlaw.com)
- The accident and injury attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. represent clients in products liability actions against the manufacturers of devices that cause injury or death to a child passenger. (zneimerlaw.com)
- An inflating airbag may forcefully strike a child or child restraint resulting in serious or fatal injury. (htucson4.com)
- It may result in death or serious injury to the CHILD. (htucson4.com)
- To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. (cadiclub.com)
- If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased. (subarumanuals.org)
- The five leading causes of death from injury among children of all ages, in order of decreasing magnitude are: road traffic injuries, drowning, fire-related burns, falls and poisoning. (who.int)
- A striking feature of the global burden of child injury is how inequitably it is distributed around the world, both between and within countries. (who.int)
- More than 95% of child injury deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. (who.int)
- The African and South-East Asia regions have the highest rates of child injury whereas high-income countries in the European and Western Pacific regions have the lowest rates. (who.int)
- Studies in countries at all levels of economic development have shown that socioeconomic disadvantage correlates highly with both fatal and non-fatal child injury. (who.int)
- Surveillance of unintentional injury among children in Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt and Pakistan found that nearly half of the children who suffered an injury severe enough to require emergency-room treatment were left with some form of disability. (who.int)
- Child injury can thus be a precursor to family break up and poverty. (who.int)
- Development Goals, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) affirms the right of each child to the highest attainable standard of health and to protection from injury and violence. (who.int)
- Further improvements in child health will also depend on preventing injury. (who.int)
- 11. Preventing injury of children is possible. (who.int)
- The IIHS put the five popular small car models through a crash test and rated the vehicles on how well the vehicle's structure held up, injury measures recorded by two dummies inside the vehicles and how well the restraints controlled the movement of those dummies. (autonews.com)
- American Indian and Alaska Native children experience the highest injury death rates among all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- However, for at least six reasons, children are more likely than adults to be improperly positioned in relation to a deploying air bag, and therefore at increased risk for serious injury. (cdc.gov)
Crashes1
- OBJECTIVE(S): To examine child deaths in motor vehicle crashes by rurality, restraint use, and state child passenger restraint laws. (cdc.gov)
Tether9
- Tighten the top-tether according to the instructions of your Child Restraint System's manufacturer. (infoniro.com)
- In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint with a top tether strap can only be used in the center position. (infiguide.com)
- Do not place in an outboard seating position and attempt to angle the tether strap to the center position. (infiguide.com)
- The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is the seating position that can use a top tether strap. (infiguide.com)
- 2. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor behind the child restraint. (infiguide.com)
- A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. (buiclub.com)
- The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. (buiclub.com)
- The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. (buiclub.com)
- Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. (buiclub.com)
Properly14
- WARNING Always properly restrain children in the vehicle. (tucsondatamanu.com)
- If you are concerned as to if you are using the appropriate car seat for your child passenger in an appropriate manner, or to verify that such car seat is functioning properly, the NHTSA provides a list of locations in Chicago, and surrounding Illinois cities, where certified inspector are available to inspect your child car seat and show you how to correctly install and use it. (zneimerlaw.com)
- You have agreed that the child restraint system must be checked in as hold baggage if it cannot be fitted properly to the passenger seat. (lufthansa.com)
- A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. (cadiclub.com)
- Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. (cadiclub.com)
- Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle even when no child is in it. (cadiclub.com)
- This guide is designed to help you select and properly install a child restraint system (CRS) compatible with your vehicle. (nissanusa.com)
- When properly installed, the CRS noted below have proven to fit properly in the specified seating position. (nissanusa.com)
- If you choose to use a CRS that is not shown on this list, it is strongly recommended that you get the CRS checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to ensure its compatibility and that it is properly installed. (nissanusa.com)
- Though CRS instruction manuals act as a guide, when it comes to properly installing your child safety seat, there are a few common mistakes you'll want to avoid. (nissanusa.com)
- All Massachusetts children under eight years old must be properly secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint. (drivinglaws.org)
- Attach the rear-facing seat to the anchors properly, and there you go! (800bucklup.org)
- Many police and fire stations will inspect and show you how to properly install your car seat. (azlawhelp.org)
- Take the time to see what car seat will work for your vehicle and how to properly install it. (hanover.com)
Seatbelts2
- Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. (subarumanuals.org)
- Stricter laws on drink-driving and the use of seatbelts, and introduction of the point system for the drivers that do not abide by the speed law or use child restraints. (who.int)
Infant1
- Most infant passengers were restrained irrespective of driver restraint usage. (sae.org)
Anchors1
- CRS with a weight limit of 40 pounds or less for a particular mode of use were evaluated using the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System only (where available). (nissanusa.com)
Install6
- The study consisted of questionnaires sent to 2000 parents and an experiment in which 21 parents attempted to install (under observation) different types of approved seats. (trb.org)
- Parents who had not expected to be able to install the seat themselves managed quite well. (trb.org)
- Even though your vehicle is equipped with the OCS, never install a Child Restraint System in the front passenger's seat. (htucson4.com)
- In some areas of the United States and Canada, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints. (cadiclub.com)
- When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with it. (subarumanuals.org)
- Install the car seat base at the correct angle noted in your car seat's directions. (hanover.com)
Front7
- Unrestrained drivers-who had a considerably greater fraction of unrestrained child passengers-were likely to compound an already unsafe situation by placing their unrestrained child passengers in the front seat more frequently. (sae.org)
- Of course, the Clek Liing rear-facing seat offers some extra inches of load leg for passengers sitting in the front seat. (800bucklup.org)
- Tests done on the front seats indicated a good level of protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. (euroncap.com)
- Front-seat restraint technology has become very effective, IIHS President David Harkey said in a video, but rear-seat technology has not progressed as well. (autonews.com)
- Once your child outgrows forward-facing car seats, transition to a car seat with front-facing capabilities. (hanover.com)
- However, passenger-side air bags have been associated with injuries to children who, in almost all cases, were unrestrained or incorrectly restrained in the front seat (1-4). (cdc.gov)
- Nine other fatalities occurred among children who had been seated in rear-facing child-safety seats in the front passenger seat. (cdc.gov)
Injuries and fatalities1
- The foregoing is provided by the lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C. to guide Chicago parents in protecting their child passengers, in hopes that it may aide in the reduction of child car seat injuries and fatalities that occur as a result of a car accident . (zneimerlaw.com)
Outgrown1
- The safety risks involved encompass both car seats that are too large for the child, and therefore may not protect against injuries in the event of a collision, as well as car seats that the child has outgrown. (zneimerlaw.com)
Typically2
- This typically happens when your child is 4'9" in height and between the ages of nine and 12. (hanover.com)
- Typically associated with car seats, the five-point harness is the interlocking mechanism that straps the child in the seat. (adach.ae)
Suitable2
- Before boarding your flight, check whether the child restraint system is suitable for air travel. (lufthansa.com)
- Each stroller type comes with its own set of functionality, has its own pros and cons, and is suitable for children of a certain age. (adach.ae)
Unsafe1
- Physicians can issue medical exemptions to the car seat and seatbelt laws by certifying that use of a restraint is unsafe for a specific person. (drivinglaws.org)
Type4
- If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. (subarumanuals.org)
- To view the recommended CRS for a specific vehicle seating position, first specify the desired model year, vehicle seating configuration, and type of CRS. (nissanusa.com)
- Type A4/B Convertible Car Seat (Birth to 4 years approx. (britax.com.au)
- Optimal restraint use was defined using age and type of restraint according to child passenger safety recommendations. (cdc.gov)
Passenger seat2
- So-called "comfort devices" that are attached to the passenger seat or placed in the footwell (e.g. inflatable cubes, seat extenders, etc.) may not be used on board Lufthansa flights for safety reasons. (lufthansa.com)
- Please note, however, that the child restraint system must be attached to a passenger seat. (lufthansa.com)
Adults7
- Children need adults to help protect them. (nimainfo.com)
- Compared with adults, however, children are less likely to receive pretravel advice. (cdc.gov)
- In a review of children with posttravel illnesses seen at clinics in the GeoSentinel Global Surveillance Network, 51% of all children and 32% of children visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) had received pretravel medical advice, compared with 59% of adults. (cdc.gov)
- Consider advising adults traveling with children and older children to take a course in basic first aid before travel. (cdc.gov)
- The etiology of travelers' diarrhea (TD) in children is similar to that in adults (see Sec. 2, Ch. 6, Travelers' Diarrhea ). (cdc.gov)
- Adults traveling with children should ensure the children follow safe food and water precautions and frequently wash their hands to prevent foodborne and waterborne illness. (cdc.gov)
- Children and adolescents with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection usually have a milder illness, lower mortality rates and may manifest different clinical entities compared with adults. (bvsalud.org)
Grows3
- Further, considerations as to age and size must be an ongoing process as your child grows. (zneimerlaw.com)
- Narrow external width and compact installed depth allow for fitment in small cars or to help configure with additional seats as your family grows. (britax.com.au)
- There are three stages of car seats as your child grows. (hanover.com)
Installation5
- The experiment was carried out in two phases: (1) the installation of the subjects' own seat in their own car and (2) the installation of three other approved seats in cars of the same make as the subjects' own car. (trb.org)
- The purpose was two-fold: (1) to study ways in which the instructions for the installation could be improved and (2) to gain information concerning ways in which the attachment of the seat could be simplified. (trb.org)
- 5. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installation. (subarumanuals.org)
- Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your Child Restraint System. (infoniro.com)
- Reach out to a CRS manufacturer for more details about your safety seat and for their installation tips. (nissanusa.com)
Refer2
- In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. (cadiclub.com)
- 3 For the purposes of this report, the terms "child" and "children" refer to people under 18 years of age. (who.int)