Salle Paul Minibus Risk Assessment

The risk assessment undertaken for the Salle Paul minibus can be found below. This assessent was carried out with respect to transportation of Salle Paul fencers to various domestic competition.

Minibus risk assessment

Hazard Risk  Chance   Severity  Control Measure Further Actions
Vehicle Equipment failure, poor working order   2   1 Vehicle undergoes yearly MoT checks to ensure vehicle safety and good function
All damage is immediately reported and assessed
Vehicle is checked prior to use to ensure no obvious faults
Road traffic Injury to passengers, damage to vehicle   1   1 or 2 Drivers hold valid documentation and licensing to drive the minibus.
Drivers report any points on license immediately.
Drivers follow all road signage and traffic laws.
Drivers take breaks per RoSPA guidelines.
Drivers to exercise caution in adverse conditions.
Vehicle equipped with seatbelts for every passenger.
All drivers hold a First Aid certificate.
Minibus contains a first aid kit according to RoSPA guidelines.
Luggage and other belongings will not block exits during minibus use.
Road traffic incident – severe Severe injury to passengers, severe damage or destruction of vehicle   1   4 Passengers able to walk will be immediately escorted to safety far from incident site.
Emergency services to be contacted immediately and any advice followed.
Minibus to be equipped with a fire extinguisher as per RoSPA guidelines.
All drivers hold a first aid certificate.
Parking and getting off Slippage, falls, other motor traffic   1   1 or 2 All journeys leave and return to the same drop-off and pickup point at Garrick Industrial Estate with lighting and significant space around the minibus.
Passengers allowed off the minibus only on pavement side of the road or in car parks.
Drivers to prioritise well-lit areas furthest from traffic for the loading and unloading of passengers.
Passengers to be warned by driver if uneven ground or other adverse conditions are noticed before unloading.
Walking along roadside Other traffic, slips, falls   1   2 or 3 Driver/staff should issue warning of the risks when walking along road.
Driver/staff to keep passengers as far from traffic as possible.
Driver/staff to choose most sensible route to avoid roads with heavy traffic.
Crossing roads Other traffic, slips, falls   2   2 or 3 Driver/staff to choose road crossing points with greatest visibility.
Driver/staff to place themselves in a position where they can be clearly seen while young passengers cross the road.
Passengers Various   2   1 Passengers to inform the driver/staff of any relevant medical conditions.
Passengers to be informed they are responsible for any victuals that may be required during transportation.
Passengers to be informed they are responsible for providing any medication or other medical supplies they may require during the journey.
Staff to be informed of behaviour issues.
Transporting minor passengers Various   1   3 or 4 All drivers and staff hold valid DBS certificates and Protection and Safeguarding training with record of working safely with children.
Ideally, multiple adults should be present at any given time.
No single adult to be in the presence of a single minor at any time.
Parents/guardians to be informed of trip destinations and planned routes.
Children to not be released from supervision without written parental/guardian approval.
Parents/guardians will be informed they are responsible for informing staff of any relevant medical conditions.
Parents/guardians will be responsible for providing any medical supplies necessary for their child(ren)’s wellbeing and safety.
Parents/guardians will be responsible for providing their child(ren) with required victuals for the trip.
Staff contactable during trip.