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TABLE OF CONTENTS May 2012


COVER STORY: p. 40 Dousing the Flames


Are school bus fires on the


increase? Or is the 24/7 news cycle simply reporting more incidents? Either way, the industry remains focused on this safety element as it addresses new state legislation that seeks to increase flammability standards in buses. Meanwhile, an international group is proposing standards for bus and motorcoach fire suppression systems. Te industry says federal guidance is necessary from NHTSA, which is currently researching the issue.


Features:


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Every Child Off the Bus —


Check p. 46 Entrepreneur shares the story behind the formation of Child Check-Mate nearly 20 years ago


Celebating


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Dousing the Flames Are fire suppression systems coming to school buses?


Insuring Against Risk with Training, Insurance


WRESTLING with the Issue of Seclusion & Restraint


Gangs:


The other ‘bullying’ on school buses


RECAPPING


Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers National Conference


COVER DESIGN: KIMBER HORNE


Creepers Beware: Mobile Lifts Make Servicing Quicker,


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Safer p. 52 Mechanics are using mobile column lifts from basic to advance service jobs and seeing their productivity — and back aches — improve


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