Banner-A Guide to Implementing Child Passenger Safety Inspection Stations

APPENDIX D

Outfitting The CPS Inspection Station

Equipment/Materials

The following are basic supplies used to operate a CPS inspection station. Items marked with an asterisk* are primarily used for outdoor settings.

  • Current recall list
  • Child safety seats for use as loaners or give-a-ways in the event that a seat must be replaced
  • Manufacturers’ instructions
  • CPS education materials
  • List of nearby stores where new seats can be purchased if necessary
  • Inspection forms
  • Locking clips (regular and belt shortening)
  • Clipboards
  • Pens and pencils
  • Foam swim ‘noodles,’ thin towels, slip guard (i.e. rubber shelf liner)
  • Latex gloves
  • First aid kits
  • Anti-bacterial soap/lotion
  • Waste receptacles
  • Demo dolls for use when the child is not present to show correct use
  • Tape
  • Storage bins
  • Traffic cones*
  • Barricades*
  • Chalk to mark lanes*
  • Tents*

two ladies practice putting a doll in the infant seat

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The Need for Permanent CPS Inspection Stations | Building Community Support
Financial Considerations | Data Collection | Example of Successful CPS Inspection Stations | Conclusion |
Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C | Appendix D | Appendix E |