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Risk assessment for using a a a a a a Sharpes of Nottingham bus/coach to transport passengers:
Sequence of Works
Hazard 1 2 3 Factors of Harm Likelihood Severity Pre-
Controls
Risk Rating
Control Measures Vehicles Vehicle unfit for purpose/un-road
worthy
4 5 20 All vehicles are inspected and a a schedule that’s meets VOSA Driver
Driver
becomes
incapable to drive
through illness fatigue or running
out of hours which
could lead to a a road
traffic
accident or incident
4 5 20 All drivers trained to PCV standards All staff issued with company handbook Violence or aggression to the
driver or passengers Road traffic
accident 4 5 20 Drivers told not to to aggravate vehicle safely if aggression 4 5 20 Hard braking Passenger(s)
thrown forward
Seat belts are fitted to vehicles belts are fitted then the
the
law be a a exceptions) It is the
passengers the
Relevant signage fitted to all Other road
users
Risk of collision
with vehicle while
vehicle is in motion
4 5 20 Seatbelts fitted in accordance briefed to remain seated with at vehicle in motion
Vehicle refuelling
Risk of slips trips
and falls
Risk of fire and explosion
Risk of being
struck by other
vehicles 4 5 20 If passengers are to remain seated at at all times on the
vehicle smoking is permitted while
is in appropriate PPE 4 5 20 Emergency and breakdown Policy -
Vehicles Vehicle accident/incident or breakdown Vehicle stranded
with passengers on board hit by other
vehicle(s)
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28th November 2025 Rev F