School risk assessments
Driving the school minibus
What sort of harm can you foresee from this situation/activity?
Individuals could be injured if the vehicle is involved in a road traffic accident :
Staff could fall when loading items onto the roof :
Staff could be injured when handling heavy items during loading / off-loading :
Staff could face criminal action if they are not properly licensed or insured :
Staff could face criminal action if the minibus is not in a roadworthy condition :
Individuals could receive burns if there was a vehicle fire :
Individuals could be harmed in an accident or emergency stop if unsecured luggage, equipment and people are thrown around :
Individuals could be harmed by other road vehicles if evacuation of the minibus is required e.g. breakdown - illness :
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