New Technology in CPS

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New Technology in CPS

• Sharon Rengers RN
• Kosair Childrens Hospital
• CPS Coordinator
• Governors Highway Safety Program

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Recent Child Safety Milestones
Mar99 Nov 02 Dec02 June03 Dec 03
July05 Sept05
Antons Law enacted
TREAD effective date
Latch final requirements effective date
TREAD final rule
TREAD law
10Y dummy proposed in part 572 FMVSS213
LATCH final Rule
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Tethers

• The strap and associated webbing that anchors the
  top of the child restraint to the vehicle body

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Weight limits of tethers by automobile
manufacturer

• Most vehicles have a weight limit of 40 pounds
• 48 pounds limit
• Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep/Eagle, Plymouth, VW
  (except for the Passat and New Beetle)
• 60-80 pound limit
• Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Subaru
• 60 lbs for shell type CR, 80 for harness/vest

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LATCH

• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
• an acronym used in the US to refer to the child
  restraint anchorage system phased in (Sept 02)
  for CR and vehicles under FMVSS 225 and 213.

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Lower Anchor Connectors

• The assembly (connector, adjuster and webbing) on
  a child restraint that connects it to a lower
  anchor in the vehicle, regulated by FMVSS 213
• More commonly a flexible attachment strap

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Lower Attachments

• Some CSS models will have rigid connection
  systems
• These connectors are convenient but more
  expensive.

Spacing is 11 inches apart
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Lower Anchor Weight Limits

• Maximum wt. limits
• of 48 pounds,
• Except Acura, Honda, Mercedes, Porche, Saab, and
  VW Passat, New Beetle are only to 40 pounds
• Subaru to 60 pounds!!

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Heavier Weighted Harness Seats
Britax Boulavard to 65
Britax Decathalon
Britax Husky to 65
Cosco Apex
Britax Marathon
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05 NHTSA LATCH study

• Not published to date Conversation with one
  investigator
• Three day training on misuse
• Convenience Study (to get new cars)
• 1000 vehicles who visited clinics that had a
  tether anchor and/or LATCH system and had a child
  

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LATCH Study Results

• When available, LATCH was used 50 of the time.
• LA used 58 of the time

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Study Results on Installation

• 20 of participants used SB and LATCH together
• 10 misuse of tethers
• 20-30 were installed too loose
• As far as ease of use most participants preferred
  using LA

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TREAD ACT

• New test dummies
• 12 month, 3Y, 6 Y,
• Test seat assembly
• Vehicle seat from 8 to 15 degrees
• Seat back from 15 to 20 degree angle
• Seat back assembly is fixed instead of flexible

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Hybrid III 10 Y OldJuly, 2005

• Weight 77.6 lbs (35.3 kg)
• Sitting Height 28.5 in (72.4 cm)
• Theoretical Standing Height 51 in (129.5 cm)
• Instrumented shoulders with more realistic shape

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Upgrade to FMVSS 213August, 2005

• Increase applicability from 65-80lbs
• Test CRS for 65 lbs with H-III 10 Y old dummy
• Use current 213 injury criteria

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Booster Seat Testing

• Two dummies per test
• Five seating configurations
• Two boosters, three non-booster (upright,
  slouched, belt misuse)

Booster
No Booster
Slouched
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Antons Law

• Evaluation of Integrated Child Safety Systems
• Installation of Lap/Shoulder belts in Vehicles

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Integrated Child RestraintsDec 03 Report to
Congress

• Evaluation of Integrated Child Safety Systems
• No RF integrated seats
• Still other CRS needed for other children
• No enhanced safety over other add-on CRS
• Cost does not outweigh the benefits

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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belts

• December, 04 Final Rule
• Requires lap/shoulder belt for ALL rear
• seating positions
• Effective
• Starting Sept. 1, 2005
• Completed by Sept,1, 2007

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Trunk Release

• Releases in vehicles since Sept. 01

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S 1948 Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety
Act of 2005

• Nov , 2005 filing by Sen. Clinton Sununu
• Rulemaking regarding
• Power Window to reverse with an object
  present
• Rearward visibility standard
• Preventing rollaways by service brake to be
  engaged
• Phase in of 3 years

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Newest Child Restraints
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Britax

• Companion Type Infant (rear facing)
• Rear 4 lbs. to 22 lbs.up to 30 inches tall

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Graco Safe Seat Series

• The Toddler SafeSeat forward facing only. It is
  designed for use by children at least one year
  old 20 to 40 lbs and up to 43 inches tall.
• Tested to 2 times 213 standards
• 5 recline levels while its installed

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Graco Safe Seat 3

• The Turbo Booster youth booster seat is for
  children from 3 to 10 years old and 30 to 100
  lbs.

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Safe Guard Go Hybrid

• Designed for front-facing use only, and requires
  the use of the vehicle's top tether attachment in
  the five-point harness mode. The five-point
  harness can be used with children 30-60 pounds
  and 34-52 inches. When the child has outgrown the
  five-point harness, the SafeGuard Go converts to
  the first ever LATCH-equipped backless booster
  for children 40-100 pounds and 43-57 inches.

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Ride Safer Travel Vest

• alternative to standard booster seats.
• Fits children ages 3-6, 35-60 pounds and 38-52
  inches tall. Optional crotch strap for bus or
  car
• Use with L/S belt OR lap belt with tether

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American Inventor Show
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Safe Kids Worldwide
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Steps to Recertify as CPST

• 5 seat checks must be entered and approved by an
  instructor
• May be done at any time during your certification
  cycle.
• Register and pay for recertification
• May be done up to 4 months before your
  certification expiration date.
• Must be completed by your certification
  expiration date.

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Online Services

• Log in to
• Update your profile
• Review your re-certification activities
• Add seat checks and check for approval
• Register for re-certification
• 40 for 2 years (technician)
• Online exam information

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CPS Certification Home Page
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Select Certification Management
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Online Services Logging In Dont know your log
in information? Contact Customer Service at
877-366-8154 or cps.certification_at_safekids.org
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Online Services Action Items
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Add Seat Check Activity or Report/Review Recert
Activities
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Seat Checks Approved
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SAMPLE Payment processingOnline with a credit
card
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SAMPLE Payment processingOnline with a credit
card
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SAMPLE Payment processingOnline with a credit
card
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SAMPLE Payment processingOnline with a credit
card
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Online Exam

• Log in information will be provided 3-5 business
  days after your registration is processed
• Posted in profile
• Emailed
• Letter mailed US post
• 30 days to complete test once it is assigned
• 85 need to pass (retake available for 20)

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Online Exam

• Uncomfortable with online tests?
• Information available on our Web site under
  Resources ? Online Testing.
• Try out the demonstration test (not
  CPS-related!)
• Web Browser/Computer Requirements
• Windows-based PC running Internet Explorer 5.5 or
  newer.
• Specifics concerning system and browser
  requirements and limitations can be found in the
  online test help guide

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Contacting CPS Customer Service

• 877-366-8154
• cps.certification_at_safekids.org