Passenger Safety for Passenger Transport

Aims

To give drivers an awareness of the hazards associated with Coach/Bus/Mini bus transport and the hazards associated with fire on these types of vehicles and the requirements for safe boarding and evacuation of passengers in an emergency.

Objectives

By the end of the programme delegates will be aware of:

• Health & Safety Public Service Vehicles
• Road Traffic Act
• The Duty and Care to Passengers
• General Checks
• Safety Checks
• Moving and Handling
• Common Injuries and their Causes
• Principles of Dealing with Passengers
• Risk Assessments
• Introduction to Accidents and Evacuation
• Fires on Public Transport
• How to Avoid Accidents