Session Details
Beyond Compartmentalization: School Transportation Safety for Preschoolers and Students with Disabilities
SALONS A/B
Safe Ride News Publications, LLC
denise@saferidenews.com
Today's at-risk children are much more likely to attend school than those of past generations, so pupil transporters must adapt to ensure these children are safe on the school bus. While compartmentalization is a suitable form of occupant protection for their typical school-age peers, child safety restraint systems (CSRS) are a must for these younger, smaller, and/or more fragile students. This session will identify the full range of CSRS options available and explore selection criteria, installation requirements, and the safe and proper use of harness systems. Tips will be provided for using CSRS in potentially challenging school bus environments, as well as directions for effective and efficient evacuation in case of emergency.
* Understand the function of compartmentalization and its limitations.
* Identify the full range of CSRS options to choose from.
* Outline the selection criteria for CSRS options and lay out a selection model.
* Review CSRS installation basics on school buses, especially as it varies from personal vehicles
* Outline the steps for emergency evacuation of children who ride in CSRS.
* Provide resources for reference and further learning.