Rear seat adult occupant protection is receiving increased attention from the automotive safety community. Recent anthropomorphic test device (ATD) studies have suggested that it may be possible to improve kinematics and reduce injuries to rear seat occupants in frontal collisions by incorporating shoulder-belt force-limiting and pretensioning (FL+PT) technologies into rear seat 3-point belt re...

In spite of these facts, Americans still feel surprisingly safe on the roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, only 5% of people feel that the roads are unsafe (FHWA 2005). Drivers report that they are satisfied with road conditions, as well as enforcement of key safety laws, such as those that pertain to speeding, drinking and driving, and sa...

BACKGROUND Seat belts have been proven to save lives. However, if they are not properly fitted, 'seat belt syndrome' can occur. The aim of the present study was to describe injuries encountered in Canadian children with seat belt-associated injuries. METHODS Canadian paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists were surveyed monthly through the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program. Childr...

Abstract The passive safety of the vehicle is ensured by designing optimized restraint systems to protect occupants during accident. safety-belts have role restraining car on seat an impact or in event a rollover. Their retention prevents minimizes between and interior components passenger compartment. Two simplified models structures are proposed determine strength anchorages. test anchorage f...

BACKGROUND Much attention has been given to the effect of pressure on skin blood flow in the feet of older people and people with diabetes. However, little attention has been paid to other areas of the body, especially under the belt at the waist where pressure might be high during body movements associated with exercise. This may be very important when devices such as heat packs are worn durin...