Activity & area being assessed: Minibus driving for society/student events

Assessor: Naomi Atkin Signature:

Date: 16.10.11

Review date: 16.10.12

Identified Hazard Risk Rating Existing Control Measures

Further Control Measures Required: Yes/No

Action required: Yes/No

Date action required by:

Date action completed:

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How harm can occur and Who could be harmed:

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Risk Rating:: Likelihood x Severity High: Immediate Action (15-25)

Likelihood: 1- Highly unlikely 2- Unlikely 3- Likely (Even chance ) 4- Highly likely 5- Almost certain Medium: Further Control measures & Re-assess (4-12)

Severity: 1- Minor 2- Slight (First Aid) 3 Moderate (Medical treatment) 4- High (Serious injury/ RIDDOR) 5- High (Major Injury/ Fatality) Low: Monitor & Review (1-3)

1 2

Inexperienced drivers Mechanical faults

Collisions/ accidents caused by poor driving- driver, passengers and other road users. Accidents caused by failure of mechanical parts in minibus. Driver and passengers stranded by vehicle breakdown. Drivers, passengers, other road users.

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All drivers undertake assessment with member of UMSU staff who is appropriately trained. Seatbelts should always be worn. Drivers must follow the Highway Code and driving laws at all times. Drivers must be over 21 and have at least 2 years driving experience. Drivers must show their driving licence every year at the Activities Office to ensure they have not committed an offence that makes it inappropriate or illegal for them to drive the bus. Vehicles are kept maintained and accidents of mechanicals issues should be reported ASAP on return to UMSU. Any issues raised are dealt with promptly prior to buses being used again. All vehicles have AA cover, and details of how to make use of this are available in the minibus packs.

No No

Activity & area being assessed: Minibus driving for society/student events

Assessor: Naomi Atkin Signature:

Date: 16.10.11

Review date: 16.10.12

Identified Hazard Risk Rating Existing Control Measures

Further Control Measures Required: Yes/No

Action required: Yes/No

Date action required by:

Date action completed:

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Hazard :

How harm can occur and Who could be harmed:

Likelihood

Severity

Risk R

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Risk Rating:: Likelihood x Severity High: Immediate Action (15-25)

Likelihood: 1- Highly unlikely 2- Unlikely 3- Likely (Even chance ) 4- Highly likely 5- Almost certain Medium: Further Control measures & Re-assess (4-12)

Severity: 1- Minor 2- Slight (First Aid) 3 Moderate (Medical treatment) 4- High (Serious injury/ RIDDOR) 5- High (Major Injury/ Fatality) Low: Monitor & Review (1-3)

3 4 5

Drunk/rowdy passengers causing distraction to driver Theft of minibus or contents within it Other road users/ pedestrians

Accident from loss of concentration- collision with another vehicle or other object. Driver and passengers stranded due to loss of bus. Driver, passengers, members of the public- accident caused by behaviour of other drivers or pedestrians

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Committee members and responsible members of the group must manage behaviour and ensure that those in the back of the bus are respectful of the drivers need to concentrate. Large amounts of alcohol should not be consumed on the bus. If the driver is unable to concentrate they should stop the vehicle in a safe place and not continue until the behaviour of the passengers is appropriate. The driver should never be over the legal drink-drive limit. Driver/responsible person is responsible for ensuring the bus is locked and secure when leaving it. Usual precautions should be taken- no valuables left in sight, etc. Driver must be concentrating on driving at all times- see points on drunken behaviour and tiredness. Details of insurance are kept in bus if needed.

No No No

Activity & area being assessed: Minibus driving for society/student events

Assessor: Naomi Atkin Signature:

Date: 16.10.11

Review date: 16.10.12

Identified Hazard Risk Rating Existing Control Measures

Further Control Measures Required: Yes/No

Action required: Yes/No

Date action required by:

Date action completed:

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Hazard :

How harm can occur and Who could be harmed:

Likelihood

Severity

Risk R

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Risk L

evel

Risk Rating:: Likelihood x Severity High: Immediate Action (15-25)

Likelihood: 1- Highly unlikely 2- Unlikely 3- Likely (Even chance ) 4- Highly likely 5- Almost certain Medium: Further Control measures & Re-assess (4-12)

Severity: 1- Minor 2- Slight (First Aid) 3 Moderate (Medical treatment) 4- High (Serious injury/ RIDDOR) 5- High (Major Injury/ Fatality) Low: Monitor & Review (1-3)

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Driving long distances/ overnight

Tired drivers losing concentration/ falling asleep- causing accidents. Driver, passengers, other roads users.

3 4 12 M Driver must stop and take a break if they are becoming tired. Long distances should be shared by more than one driver where possible. Drivers should ensure they get a good nights sleep and limit their alcohol intake the night before to ensure they are fit to drive.

No