The purpose of this SAE Information Report is to further the development of passenger car and light-duty truck restraint systems. This report should aid that goal by: (a) describing standardizing restraint system testing methods so that results from various test laboratories can be compared; (b) serving as a guide in the design and development of restraint systems and in the preparation of detailed procedures for testing and evaluating specific types of restraint systems; and (c) providing an orientation for research in human tolerance to impact and for the development of improved human simulators.The evaluation procedures discussed are presented as an information report. Due to continuously evolving instrumentation/measurement systems, collision simulation, and data on human tolerance to impact, this report will necessarily be subject to continuing review and improvement. nevertheless, the outlined procedures are intended to form the basis for overall evaluation of any means by which a collision energy exchange between a vehicle and its occupant(s) is measured. Where present knowledge does not allow for rigorous specifications consistent with this broad outlook, an attempt has been made to avoid arbitrary or restrictive statements. The state-of-the-art, in testing, engineering judgment, and experience must provide major guidance in restraint system evaluation.

This SAE Information Report discusses the significant factors which measure the effectiveness of the total occupant restraint system in commonly encountered collision configurations. The total system includes the components which affect occupant injury by influencing the manner in which the collision energy management is accomplished. In addition to the elements that contribute to impact attenuation, consideration must be given to factors that encourage maximum use, such as comfort, reliability, appearance, and convenience. Hence, system evaluation necessarily involves consideration of the complete vehicle. This document is not only severely outdated in many areas, but it is also contradictory to what is practiced today with respect to placement of children only in the rear seat. If we simply reaffirm - then we are stating the committee still feels this document is valid. Because of the obsolescence - it is a waste of time to update it. Therefore - the best solution is to stabilize it.

This information report encompasses the significant factors which determine the effectiveness of the total occupant restraint system in all commonly encountered collision configurations. The total system includes all components which affect occupant injury by influencing the manner in which the collision energy exchange is performed. In addition to the elements that contribute to impact attenuation, consideration must be given to factors that encourage maximum use, such as comfort, reliability, appearance, and convenience. Hence, system evaluation necessarily involves consideration of the complete vehicle.

The fourth edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics has been completely revised and updated. This includes all existing third edition chapters plus new chapters written to cover new areas. These include the following subjects: Managing low-back disorder risk in the workplace Online interactivity Neuroergonomics Office ergonomics Social networking HF&E in motor vehicle transportation User requirements Human factors and ergonomics in aviation Human factors in ambient intelligent environments As with the earlier editions, the main purpose of this handbook is to serve the needs of the human factors and ergonomics researchers, practitioners, and graduate students. Each chapter has a strong theory and scientific base, but is heavily focused on real world applications. As such, a significant number of case studies, examples, figures, and tables are included to aid in the understanding and application of the material covered.

Passenger cars and trucks, construction equipment, transport aircraft.