Restraint Systems

Restraint systems such as seatbelts, airbags, child car seats and fall restraints are designed to prevent or minimize injury. To function properly, these restraint systems have to be properly designed, installed and used. They also have to be maintained regularly and replaced if they are damaged.

Seatbelts are installed in cars, busses, trains, airplanes, roller coasters and other passenger vehicles. Seatbelts are usually worn with one half of the strap across the hips and the other across the chest. Seatbelts that only offer a hip strap are not as safe because they do not hold your upper body in place. Seat belts must be attached to a very secure part of the vehicle, and they must be checked for wear, such as tearing, latch damage, and stitching deterioration. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. Children under the age of 12 should use a car seat or booster seat with their seatbelt.

Child car seats are designed for infants to children 12 years of age. Teens who are especially lightweight and short in stature can continue to use their seats as well. Infant seats face backwards and should always be placed in a back seat away from airbags. The infant seat comes with instructions on how to secure it with a seatbelt, but consider having a specialist install it. Child seats are convertible; they can face backwards or they can convert so a small child can sit up and face forward. Again, they come with instructions, but consider having a specialist show you how to secure the seat. Booster seats are designed for children who have outgrown car seats but need an extra few inches of height in order to properly use a seatbelt. Have your seat checked regularly for damage, including breakage, tearing, or missing pieces. Replace it immediately if you notice anything wrong.

Airbags are built into the car in order to prevent or minimize injury during a crash or other impact. The airbag explodes with the help of products like gunpowder and fills instantly with air so the person’s head and torso won’t hit the steering wheel or window shield. However, airbags are specially designed to work with seatbelts, and may fail to protect or even cause greater injury when the seatbelt is not worn. It is more difficult to have airbags checked to make sure they are functioning. Call your auto dealership for more information.

Fall restraints include restraints used for work, such as harnesses, fall restraint devices, and other safety restraints. Construction workers, window cleaners, roof repairers and anyone who has to work at heights use fall restraints. Recreational climbers also use fall restraints. Check fall restraints on a regular basis for wearing, fraying, missing pieces, breakage and other problems.

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Restraint Systems Restraint systems such as seatbelts, airbags, child car seats and fall restraints are designed to prevent or minimize injury. To function properly, these restraint systems have to be properly designed, installed and used. They also have to be maintained regularly and replaced if they are damaged. Seatbelts are installed in cars, busses, trains, airplanes, roller coasters and other passenger vehicles. Seatbelts are usually worn with one half of the strap across the hips and the other across the chest. Seatbelts that only offer a hip strap are not as safe because they do not hold your upper body in place. Seat belts must be attached to a very secure part of the vehicle, and they must be checked for wear, such as tearing, latch damage, and stitching deterioration. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. Children under the age of 12 should use a car seat or booster seat with their seatbelt. Child car seats are designed for infants to children 12 years of age. Teens who are especially lightweight and short in stature can continue to use their seats as well. Infant seats face backwards and should always be placed in a back seat away from airbags. The infant seat comes with instructions on how to secure it with a seatbelt, but consider having a specialist install it. Child seats are convertible; they can face backwards or they can convert so a small child can sit up and face forward. Again, they come with instructions, but consider having a specialist show you how to secure the seat. Booster seats are designed for children who have outgrown car seats but need an extra few inches of height in order to properly use a seatbelt. Have your seat checked regularly for damage, including breakage, tearing, or missing pieces. Replace it immediately if you notice anything wrong. Airbags are built into the car in order to prevent or minimize injury during a crash or other impact. The airbag explodes with the help of products like gunpowder and fills instantly with air so the person’s head and torso won’t hit the steering wheel or window shield. However, airbags are specially designed to work with seatbelts, and may fail to protect or even cause greater injury when the seatbelt is not worn. It is more difficult to have airbags checked to make sure they are functioning. Call your auto dealership for more information. Fall restraints include restraints used for work, such as harnesses, fall restraint devices, and other safety restraints. Construction workers, window cleaners, roof repairers and anyone who has to work at heights use fall restraints. Recreational climbers also use fall restraints. Check fall restraints on a regular basis for wearing, fraying, missing pieces, breakage and other problems.