Risk assessment when travelling by coach
|
Risk |
In advance / before arrival |
If it happens |
|---|---|---|
|
Coach does not turn up |
Book a reputable company |
Organiser to carry mobile phone and coach company’s number |
|
Coach breaks down |
Book a reputable company |
Coach driver to make alternative arrangements |
|
Coach is involved in an accident |
Book a reputable company |
Follow driver’s instructions. If driver incapacitated then trip organiser to move people to place of safety and call coach company and/or emergency services, as appropriate. |
|
Coach driver is taken ill |
|
Organiser to contact coach company, plus emergency services if appropriate |
|
Travel sickness |
Anyone saying they are travel sick should have a seat reserved near the front of the coach Check where bowl is stored on coach |
Ask driver to stop at a safe place if necessary Provide wipes, water |
