Orientador: Antonio Celso Fonseca de Arruda / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-05T06:36:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Romaro_Marcus_M.pdf: 13800780 bytes, checksum: 9ec67eb144977ff59bcb146d44c11231 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Resumo: Numa reportagem exibida num jornal televisivo em horário nobre há alguns anos atrás, foram apresentados os cintos de segurança infantis como a 'grande solução' para o transporte de crianças em automóveis em substituição às cadeiras de criança, para aqueles pais que alegam não conseguirem com que seus filhos fiquem nelas sentados durante a rodagem do veículo. Além do baixo custo, de suas dimensões reduzidas e da maior facilidade na instalação em relação às cadeirinhas, o grande apelo deste dispositivo é o de que possibilita uma grande liberdade de movimento às crianças, permitindo que se ajoelhem e até mesmo deitem no veículo. Devido à possibilidade de falha deste equipamento, uma vez que o mesmo fere o conceito de 'retenção' pelo qual foram desenvolvidos os cintos de segurança e as próprias cadeirinhas, foi necessário verificar a eficácia deste tipo de dispositivo em condições de impacto veicular. Tomando-se como base à norma brasileira NBR 144001 da ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas), foram realizados testes dinâmicos de impacto frontal com alguns tipos de cintos de segurança infantis, cujas rupturas observadas nos testes comprovaram que estes dispositivos não garantem a necessária proteção à criança em caso de acidentes de trânsito reais / Abstract: Watching a TV News in some years ago, it was shown the child seat belt as the 'great solution' for that parents who don't get their children remained seated on the child seat during driving the vehicle. That device allow a free movement for the children (is it possible to kneel and/or lie on the rear seat), it's a little bit cheep and with smaler dimensions as weel, when compared with the child seat. As this child seat belt didn't improve a necessary 'retention', concept which was developed the seat belts and the child restraint system as whell, it was necessary check the efficient of these child seat belts at vehicle impact conditions. In this way, some child seat belts were tested as according to NBR 14400 standard ('Road Vehicles - Child Restraint System - Safety Requirements '), which rupture observed at the frontal impact tests showed that kind of device does not give the necessary protection for the children at the real traffic accidents / Mestrado / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Master of Science / Department of Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management & Dietetics / Elizabeth Barrett / This research created an interactive, multimedia, food safety education program on CD/ROM for fourth through sixth grade school children. The project was divided into three stages: 1) a survey to assess children's needs, 2) program development, and 3) Beta-testing the program with content experts and the targeted audience. A needs assessment survey was administered to children, 9 to 12 years of age, who were members of a 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, or after school program. The survey collected demographic data, food handling frequencies/practices, handwashing habits, and computer usage/media preferences. Children were found to be active in food handling/preparation and stated they knew the definition of food safety. Many, however, were unsure of the meaning of cross-contamination, how to use a thermometer, and were inconsistent with safe handwashing practices. Almost 92% of respondents reported using the computer daily, weekly, or monthly and 91% liked using the computer for learning. To facilitate design of the food safety education program, current food safety education programs were reviewed. At the time, there were limited numbers of programs directed at children and even fewer computer-based. A multimedia specialist assisted in the creation of the food safety education program on CD/ROM titled, "Kid Chef and the Clean Kitchen Crew." The program was divided into four chapters: 1) food safety and foodborne illness, 2) handwashing importance and handwashing techniques, 3) foodborne pathogens, and 4) food safety practices from purchase to cooking to serving. Interactive and multimedia components were used throughout the program. Beta-testing with experts from food safety, multimedia, education, extension, and technology ensured that the program was factual and appropriate for fourth through sixth grade students. Additional Beta-testing with ten children in the targeted age group illustrated acceptance, ease of understanding, and navigation. Changes were made prior to each subsequent critique. The reviewers and target audience indicated the CD format was acceptable for presenting food safety education. Recommendations included increasing the amount of animation, video clips, questions, and translation into Spanish. It is further suggested that the program be tested for effectiveness via a pre/post test design.

"The purpose of this thesis is to show the general development of safety education in the home, the school, and the community with special reference to the safety program in the Public Schools of Dallas, Texas. In this study of the general development of safety education the writer has treated the problem in the following divisions: (1) History of the safety movement (2) Safety education (3) Public safety education (4) Safety program in Dallas (5) Home safety (6) School safety and (7) Safety program in the Dallas Public Schools. Special consideration was given to the safety program of the Public Schools of Dallas "-- leaf 1.

Orientador: Antonio Celso Fonseca de Arruda / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-26T12:30:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Souza_VictorCesarde_M.pdf: 2933493 bytes, checksum: ad3ab87009ea90dcb39a5fd7757c4c9a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015 / Resumo: Projeto, construção e avaliação de desempenho de simulador de testes de impacto de dispositivos de retenção infantis. A solução construtiva objetivou simular uma colisão automobilística e utiliza manequins representativos de crianças para fins de efeito demonstrativo e de convencimento sobre a necessidade de se reter crianças em veículos automotores. Trata-se de um trenó, guiado, que se desloca sobre trilhos sendo tracionado por cabo de aço e, capaz de, sem dano permanente, colidir contra uma barreira de impacto deformável. O equipamento foi concebido para fácil instalação em locais públicos e utiliza motor de indução para tracionar o cabo de aço e sistemas de automatização de aferição da velocidade, de aceleração e parada do motor. A instrumentação eletrônica utilizada na montagem do simulador permite avaliação do desempenho do equipamento para velocidades de até 20 Km/h / Abstract: Design, construction and evaluation of impact tests simulator performance of child restraint systems. The constructive solution aimed to simulate an automobile collision and uses dummies representing children for the purposes of demonstration effect and conviction about the need to retain children in motor vehicles. This is a sled, guided, moving on rails being pulled by steel cable and capable of, without permanent damage, crash into a deformable barrier impact. The equipment is designed for easy installation in public places and induction motor uses to pull the cable and speed measurement automation systems, acceleration and engine stop. The electronic instrumentation used in the simulator assembly allows assessment of equipment performance for speeds up to 20 km / h / Mestrado / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Child pedestrian injury and mortality is an issue of significant public health concern in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, in South Africa. Since there is a paucity of studies in the last decade or more on fatal childhood traffic and non-traffic injuries in Johannesburg, this study aspires to address the disproportion in this domain of research, and provide more recent, and comprehensive empirical evidence over a ten-year period. The overarching aim of this study was to describe and examine the magnitude, circumstances, and neighbourhood characteristics of fatal pedestrian injuries among children (0-14 years) in Johannesburg for the period from 2001 to 2010. More specifically, the objectives of the study were: firstly, to provide a comprehensive epidemiological description of the magnitude, trends and occurrence of pedestrian mortality among children; secondly, to describe and examine the epidemiology of child pedestrian mortality in relation to children as motor vehicle passengers; thirdly, to describe and examine child pedestrian mortality in relation to non-traffic injuries, in particular, burns and drowning; and fourthly, to assess the influence of neighbourhood characteristics on child pedestrian mortality. The study conceptualised pedestrian road safety within an ecological systems framework. The study used quantitative descriptive, and multivariate logistic regression methods of analysis to examine child pedestrian mortality data. The study drew on data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) and the Census 2001. The main findings indicated that black, male children aged 5 to 9 years (11.02/100 000) are the most vulnerable, and that mortality occurred predominantly during the afternoons and early evenings (12h00-16h00 and 16h00-21h00), over weekends, during school holidays, and to a lesser extent, during non-holiday months. In addition, neighbourhood characteristics that reflected concentrations of disadvantage, single female-headed households and residentially stable areas were associated with child pedestrian mortality. The study findings highlight the need for critical action in terms of investment in child pedestrian safety research, and appropriate prevention initiatives guided by stringent evidenced-based studies, and the design of safe pedestrian, vehicular and urban environments. / Psychology / D. Phil. (Psychology)

Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirements for the degree of Magister Technologiae: Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology, 2009. / The annual incidence of pedestrian casualties on South African roads is approximately 34 000. This includes 4 000 deaths, 10 000 serious injuries and 20 000 minor injuries, costing the country an estimated R2,55 billion. A large number of injuries involve children and this is distressing but preventing this is a challenge. Statistics indicate that pedestrians are most at risk. School children have been identified as forming a considerable percentage of pedestrians. Consequently it is important to understand factors that influence children's travel patterns as an initial step toward reducing the accident rate. This study examines children's travel patterns at primary and secondary schools in the eThekwini area. In the absence of statistics regarding journeys to transport children to school, a questionnaire survey was designed to determine demographics, mode of travel to school, travel cost and duration, factors influencing choices of alternate modes of travel and problems experienced during school travel in terms of road safety. In addition, an on-site investigation was undertaken to assess the relevant engineering aspects including geometric design, traffic calming, signage and other traffic management aspects. This study focuses on scholar transport and discusses the findings of pilot and focal surveys. On analyzing the data, various problems were identified, namely: the road environment favours drivers over pedestrians, an absence of a formal travel plan, poor driver behaviour and an absence of dedicated school buses. A range of possible solutions is recommended. The recommendations focus on the Engineering, Enforcement and Evaluation aspects.

Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirements for the degree of Magister Technologiae: Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology, 2009. / The annual incidence of pedestrian casualties on South African roads is approximately 34 000. This includes 4 000 deaths, 10 000 serious injuries and 20 000 minor injuries, costing the country an estimated R2,55 billion. A large number of injuries involve children and this is distressing but preventing this is a challenge. Statistics indicate that pedestrians are most at risk. School children have been identified as forming a considerable percentage of pedestrians. Consequently it is important to understand factors that influence children's travel patterns as an initial step toward reducing the accident rate. This study examines children's travel patterns at primary and secondary schools in the eThekwini area. In the absence of statistics regarding journeys to transport children to school, a questionnaire survey was designed to determine demographics, mode of travel to school, travel cost and duration, factors influencing choices of alternate modes of travel and problems experienced during school travel in terms of road safety. In addition, an on-site investigation was undertaken to assess the relevant engineering aspects including geometric design, traffic calming, signage and other traffic management aspects. This study focuses on scholar transport and discusses the findings of pilot and focal surveys. On analyzing the data, various problems were identified, namely: the road environment favours drivers over pedestrians, an absence of a formal travel plan, poor driver behaviour and an absence of dedicated school buses. A range of possible solutions is recommended. The recommendations focus on the Engineering, Enforcement and Evaluation aspects.

Child pedestrian injury and mortality is an issue of significant public health concern in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, in South Africa. Since there is a paucity of studies in the last decade or more on fatal childhood traffic and non-traffic injuries in Johannesburg, this study aspires to address the disproportion in this domain of research, and provide more recent, and comprehensive empirical evidence over a ten-year period. The overarching aim of this study was to describe and examine the magnitude, circumstances, and neighbourhood characteristics of fatal pedestrian injuries among children (0-14 years) in Johannesburg for the period from 2001 to 2010. More specifically, the objectives of the study were: firstly, to provide a comprehensive epidemiological description of the magnitude, trends and occurrence of pedestrian mortality among children; secondly, to describe and examine the epidemiology of child pedestrian mortality in relation to children as motor vehicle passengers; thirdly, to describe and examine child pedestrian mortality in relation to non-traffic injuries, in particular, burns and drowning; and fourthly, to assess the influence of neighbourhood characteristics on child pedestrian mortality. The study conceptualised pedestrian road safety within an ecological systems framework. The study used quantitative descriptive, and multivariate logistic regression methods of analysis to examine child pedestrian mortality data. The study drew on data from the National Injury Mortality Surveillance System (NIMSS) and the Census 2001. The main findings indicated that black, male children aged 5 to 9 years (11.02/100 000) are the most vulnerable, and that mortality occurred predominantly during the afternoons and early evenings (12h00-16h00 and 16h00-21h00), over weekends, during school holidays, and to a lesser extent, during non-holiday months. In addition, neighbourhood characteristics that reflected concentrations of disadvantage, single female-headed households and residentially stable areas were associated with child pedestrian mortality. The study findings highlight the need for critical action in terms of investment in child pedestrian safety research, and appropriate prevention initiatives guided by stringent evidenced-based studies, and the design of safe pedestrian, vehicular and urban environments. / Psychology / D.Phil. (Psychology)