3.1.3. Occupant
A different volunteer participant was selected for the target
vehicle in each test. Each participant was male and an employee
of GBB (UK) Ltd. Appendix A provides more detail regarding the
participants. Prior to testing the design and performance of the
study was described to each participant in a research protocol. They
were informed of the aims, methods, sources of funding, benefits
and associated risks in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Signed declarations of consent were provided by all involved. All
volunteers completed a proforma to log any symptoms. The followup
period was indefinite.