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Child Clothing
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Last Updated Oct 5, 2008 01:45 AM
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Crashes and injuries on school buses
School bus occupants
In school bus crashes over the last couple of decades, fewer that 10% of school bus occupants have had any injury and 90% were not injured at all. The occupant most frequently injured is the bus driver since that seating position does not have the same passive occupant protections that passenger seats have, such as flexible and padded seat backs.
Occupants of other vehicles
Th... Safety of children's clothing
Relevant or Related Legislation
1. The General Product Safety Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No.2328) which implement the European Directive (92/59/EEC) on general product safety.
2. The Children’s Clothing (Hood Cords) Regulations 1976 (SI 1976 No. 2)
3. The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 (SI 1985 No. 2043)
Current Position
A European harmonised standard on the Safety of Children’s Clothing, dealing specifically with cords and drawstrings, is being developed. If the standard is accepted it should be... |
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