Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 60d ago

This video was originally released in May 2017. Part 5 of 7: Loose, flying equipment such as an oxygen cylinder, heart monitor, or fire extinguisher pose many hazards to workers and patients alike. This video introduces 2 new crash test methods that support safe mounting and storage of equipment and supplies. This series, Improving EMS Safety Through Ambulance Design & Testing, covers new crash test methods to improve worker and patient safety in an ambulance patient compartment. It was jointly funded by NIOSH and the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate. NIOSH (DHHS) Pub. No. 2017-143(5)