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Form/LTFC/Risk/Coach Version 01
Last Review: Sept 08
Author: P M Whitlow
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Risk Assessment Form

Risk Analysis – Coach Travel
This form will normally be completed by the Coach Travel Organiser or other person competent in carrying out risk
assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to identify areas of risk and to propose action that will reduce risks.
The responsible person/committee member must approve the proposed Action Plan

Name of Establishment:

Places to be visited:

Date of Proposed Visit Date of Last Date of this Assessment

Assessment

Name of Group Leader: Names of Stewards/Responsible Adults:

Names of adults who have a working knowledge of first aid.

List the Potential Significant List the Groups of People Who Action Required
Hazards: are Especially at Risk From the
Significant Hazards.

Boarding and alighting from coach.
People with disabilities, impaired
mobility, attention deficit.
Children, helpers.
Stewards/responsible adults to
ensure movement is kept orderly.
Adult to give aid as required.
Stewards/responsible adults to
supervise at the doorway. Ensure
safe exit/entry points when parked.
Group leader to ensure vehicle is
suitable for group eg: access
seatbelts, etc:

Slips, trips & falls on board. All Stewards/responsible adults to

ensure on board movement is kept
to a minimum. All persons seated
whilst coach is moving. One person
per seat. Seat belts to be worn by
everyone. Ensure any instructions
from driver are understood and
followed.

Luggage All All bags, etc. to be stored safely. All

exits kept clear.

Injuries caused by misbehaviour All Stewards/responsible adults to

during travel ensure behaviour is suitable.

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Traffic accident or breakdown.
Long driving hours/tiredness
Lost or missing passengers
Lost luggage
Travel sickness
Emergency evacuation
Double – Decker Bus
Toilets on coach
First Aid
Child protection
General
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All passengers, driver, members Use mobile phones to call for help.
of the public Use of roadside emergency phones.
Remove people from danger if
possible. If on motorway hard
shoulder vacate the
vehicle/roadside. If in outside lane
stay on board unless unsafe.
Stewards/responsible adults to
supervise passengers. Administer
first aid if required. First aid kit
available. Driver to make recovery
arrangements.
Driver Use of professional licensed PCV
Operator, qualified drivers. Local
Regulations adhered to.
People with disabilities, impaired Stewards/responsible adults to
mobility, attention deficit. count heads before any departure.
Children Use ‘buddy’ system as a check.
All Stewards/responsible adults to
make final checks before leaving
coach for the last time.
Children Use travel sickness tablets if
approved & supplied by parents for
known sufferers. Check for good
airflow. Air freshener. Have sick
bags/bucket available. First aid,
gloves, bottled water.
All Follow drivers’ instructions. Ensure
safe supervised exit.
Stewards/responsible adults
shepherd people to a safe area.
People with disabilities, impaired Stewards/responsible adults to
mobility, attention deficit. supervise upper and lower deck.
Children
Advise passengers to use toilets at
All stops where possible.
Group leader to identify adults who
All have a working knowledge of first
aid. First aid kit available.
Group leader to ensure child
Children protection guidelines are followed.
All Stewards/responsible adults to
monitor and make ongoing risk
assessments throughout the journey,
if necessary plans to be altered
accordingly.
Details of all travelling available to
Group leader. Emergency
procedures for contacting family,
etc. understood by all staff &
helpers.
(return details to passenger or
destroy after journey)
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Names of person with special needs, disabilities, impaired mobility or those carrying
medication (eg: Asthma, Epi-pen).

Arrangements for these members of the group.

List existing controls. (eg. Supervision levels, stewards, expected Police presence, etc.)

Detail how you will continually monitor the significant hazards throughout the visit.

Signature of Group Leader Signature of Responsible Person/Committee

Member approving the Action Plan:

Date: Date:

ALL STEWARDS/RESPONSIBLE ADULTS MUST BE BRIEFED ON THE RISK ASSESSMENTS.

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