Child Safety Restraint System (CSRS)Safety Vest Installation

21st Annual Lake Yale Training Meeting – Teamwork: Building Partnerships Through Safety and Excellence – March 26-29, 2012

Law and Policy Provide the Framework for Your Job

•The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) provides that students with disabilities are entitled to education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for the future.

•The Individualized Education Program – “IEP” – is developed by a team, and captures the decisions made by the team.

•When transportation is necessary to enable a child to access his or her special education services, it is a “related service,” and should be described in the IEP.

•The IEP reflects any necessary special equipment, staffing, pick-up or drop-off locations and related needs, and, when appropriate, a behavior intervention plan.

•Section 504 is another federal law that requires that school districts provide true opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities offered by the district. Transportation may be necessary support such participation.

•An IEP or Section 504 plan may override usual school district policies.

•You are responsible for knowing – and following – all applicable district and department policies, procedures, and operational rules.

•If there is conflict between instructions related to a particular student and existing policy, find out why.

All infants should remain rear-facing until at least one year of age and at least 20 pounds. The following images are types of infant seats and their correct and incorrect usage:

Infant Only Seat(rear-facing with base)

•Rear-facing

•Carrying handle is down in its back locked position

•Good head and neck support

•Seat belt correctly routed through base

•Correct positioning of retainer clip on infant's chest at armpit level

•Harness straps are snug

•Infant semi-reclined

Other safety tips:•With infants, make sure that the child's head and neck have full support. Placing a rolled towel or blanket along the side of the child's head gives extra support and protection. Do not use extra inserts or other products if they did not come with the child safety seat.

•Make sure that all blankets are placed on top of baby once the safety straps are properly locked. Do not secure straps over blanket.

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All children over 20 lbs. and 1 year of age should be forward-facing and wear a full harness until the child reaches at least 40 lbs.

Convertible Seat (forward-facing)

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Harness straps at top slots above shoulders

•Correct positioning of retainer clip at armpit level

•All straps are snug

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Harness is coming from below instead of above shoulders

•Straps are too loose

•Retainer clip is too low

Integrated Seat Manufactured by (CE White)

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All belts are snug

•Correct positioning of retainer clip

•Harness straps above shoulders

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Straps are too loose

•Retainer clip too low

When belts are too long...

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Adding knots to shorten length of belt is unacceptable

•You may twist the belt 1-3 times to shorten it when using the belt to secure a CSRS.

•Twisting could never make this belt short enough to use.

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Forces the buckle to rest on the child safety seat's frame not allowing the lap belt to remain tight

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When the lap belt is the right length, the buckle rests off the child safety seat frame allowing the lap belt to remain tight

Retrofitted lap belts

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Incorrect installation

•One belt for multiple seating positions

•Improper attachment to seat frame

•Not "lap belt ready" reinforced seat frame

The standard STAR is a five-point, add-on restraint system that easily adjusts to provide a proper, secure fit for children 25 to 65 pounds, up to 57 inches tall.

Star Seats (Booster Seats) 2 per seat

Rear View of Star Seats

E-Z-ON Safety Vest School Bus

E-Z On Adjustable 103Z Safety Vest Adjustable shoulder straps pull easily to lengthen and shorten the vest for a secure fit. The hip strap must remain low around the lap.

frontback

ADJUSTABLE

E-Z-ON Safety Vest School Bus

SEAT MOUNT

DAILY CHECKLIST

BUS NO.

DATE

AIDES’ NAME

DRIVER’S NAME

ITEMS

MON

TUE

WED

THUR

FRI

REPAIRS NEEDED 1. Student seats - back and bottom

2. Check seat belts

3. Emergency exits

4. Car seats

5. Safety vest

6. Wheel chair straps

7. Lift door

8. Lift operations

9. Transportation Forms

10. Paperwork

PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONFOR BUS AIDES

A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION IS A REQUIREMENT OF ALL BUS AIDES TWICE DAILY = OK O = NEEDS ATTENTION

THIS FORM IS TO BE FILLED IN TWICE DAILY AND TURNED IN AT END OF THE WORK WEEK

= OK O = NEEDS ATTENTION

DAILY CHECKLIST PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

FOR BUS AIDES • THIS FORM IS TO BE FILLED IN TWICE DAILY AND TURNED IN AT END OF THE WORK WEEK

• • Check seats for damage and proper securement.• • Check condition of seat belts (broke, frayed, missing).• • Open emergency windows and doors - check buzzer, check escape hatches but do not open.• • Check car seats for securement, condition and cleanliness.• • Safety vest, check straps - condition and cleanliness.• • Wheelchair straps - have correct amount for wheelchairs and the right straps for bus.• • Open and shut lift door - tie back strap.• • Operate lift up and down.• • Has a copy of transportation form on every student registered to bus.• • Responsible for having an updated copy of route directions and seating chart.