4. Ability To Prevent Physical Risk

Question 1

[DEMO] Please demonstrate to me what measures / adjustments you would make before starting a journey in order to ensure your own comfort, safety and efficiency while driving?

Answer 1

• Correct seat adjustment and correct head restraint adjustment if fitted.
• Correct mirror adjustment.
• Correct adjustment of all controls.
• Steering wheel adjustment.
• Other

Question 2

Please explain to me what movements, postures or activities that could result in a risk of injury to you?

Answer 2

• Unnecessary presence in the workshop.
• Lifting heavy suitcases.
• Lack of PPE (personal protective equipment) when handling maintenance materials.
• Lack of knowledge while operating chair lifts or kneeling mechanisms.
• Lack of knowledge in the event of emergencies or breakdowns.
• Know the risk of working under a raised cowl (bonnet at back).
• Other.

Question 3

[DEMO] Please demonstrate and explain the on-going measures you would take to avoid the possibility of tiredness while driving?

Answer 3

• Open the window slightly for fresh air.
• Keep driver area at a temperature that is not too warm (heater controls)
• Avoid heavy meals.
• Take regular breaks.
• Other.

Question 4

What are the risk factors when loading suitcases on your bus?

Answer 4

• Suitcases are very heavy.
• Suitcases are very large and unwieldy.
• Not enough room to carry out proper handling techniques.
• Over frequent physical effort involving the spine in particular.
• Variations in floor levels (ground to bus).
• Incorrect clothing / footwear for manual handling.
• Other.

Question 5

Please list 3 items of PPE that would be beneficial for a driver to have?

Answer 5

• High-viz jacket.
• High-viz vest.
• Gloves.
• Boots.
• Other.