HEALTH & SAFETY
Risk Assessment and Safety Management Procedures.
It is Company Policy that all Coachcare Travel drivers are trained and appropriately qualified in all aspects of P.C.V. regulations covering driver’s duties and adheres to all relevant V.O.S.A. requirements when using a Coachcare Travel vehicle.
Seat Belt Safety
Coachcare Travel complies with the new Department of Transport Seat Belt Regulations. Our vehicles are all seat belted with either lap belts or three point belts.
Safety
Our main priority is passenger safety. All drivers are trained to ensure that there is no danger to either passengers or vehicles. The driver will also make passengers aware of fire exits, first aid equipment and the fire extinguisher.
Vehicles
All Coachcare Travel vehicles are fully maintained to the Vehicle and Operating Services Agency (V.O.S.A.) Standards. All vehicles are checked every day before each journey commences as part of the 'Daily Inspection' and have six weekly check to ensure all health and safety measurements are in order. If for unforeseen circumstances arise in which the vehicle can not fulfil the journey another vehicle will be provided by us.
Drivers
All members of Coachcare Travel staff are given an induction explaining all policies and procedures which also includes driver’s hours and breaks. Each of our driver’s are CRB checked, and are registered badge holders with the local authority.
Safety Management
The safety of all our passengers is of paramount importance. It is the prime objective of Coachcare Travel to carry all passengers in as safe an environment as is physically possible. It is Coachcare Travel policy to make sure that our driver’s work in a professional, considerate and responsible manner on the road and comply with all relevant P.C.V legislation.
Risk Assessment of all Journeys
We assess all journeys to be undertaken, in respect of location, the route taken and safe parking at the destination as to allow passengers safe access to and from the vehicle.
School Trips
Prior to commencement of all journeys in accordance with E.E.C. regulations covering P.C.V. operation the driver will inform all group leaders, teachers, supervisors that the vehicle is fitted with seat belts and must be worn. Also the driver will inform the location of fire exits, first aid kits and fire extinguishers. It is laid down in E.C. law that all teachers, group leaders and supervisors of a children's party that it is their responsibility to ensure all children under the age of 16 are seat belted before the journey begins.
