Health and safety on buses

[Scimitar]

Friday night OC, I'm not working tomorrow 

I'm glad Scimitar has posted his comments.
I'll do some research tomorrow, not sure if this is DCC or a CBC issue.
Taxis in chessy  come under CBC. Not DCC 

DCC for us

[Fly]

I'll look into this tomorrow. hic 

[Scimitar]

By the way I've allready said too much under company rules - hope you will back me up at my disciplinary.
I wont hold my breath though

[Scimitar]

Ok thanks for your support (not)

[Pete]

I may have the answer for this situation

Hooks on the back of buses

People in wheelchairs could just hook onto the back of a bus

Drivers would have to driver slower and more considerately

Wheelchair users would get out more

It's a win win situation

[Fly]

I'll look into this tomorrow. hic 

Ok thanks for your support (not)

The 'hic' meant night folks. 

Of course I'd support you, you spoke well for your company 
And the apology was a nice gesture by your own self, well done 

[Slacker]

DCC has a public transport unit and constructs the raised kerbs that bring the bus and bus stop to the same level. Was it a temporary stop with being on a diversion route?

[Fly]

From the council website.

3.4.1.   The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) first introduced a practical driving test specifically designed for hackney carriage and private hire drivers in 1999.   All new applicants for drivers licences will be required to produce evidence that they have successfully completed the DSA practical driving test.  Drivers of wheelchair accessible vehicles should also have undertaken the DSA wheelchair exercise.

3.4.2.   All existing licensed drivers will be required to produce evidence that they have successfully passed the DSA practical driving test at the first renewal of their licence after 3 years from the adoption of this Policy.  The DSA wheelchair exercise will also be a requirement for drivers of wheelchair accessible vehicles.

From the DSA website.

Hackney saloon vehicles, private hire saloon vehicles, Highway Code/traffic signs/cabology questions £79.66
Hackney wheelchair enhanced, wheelchair accessible vehicles and Highway code/traffic signs/cabology questions £92.94
Wheelchair exercise £26.56

£92.94 each  ???
Looks like we don't have to do it through CBC though.

[Old Cruser]

By the way I've allready said too much under company rules - hope you will back me up at my disciplinary.
I wont hold my breath though

Thank you Scimitar, I think your comments are very valid and make good sense. Stage Coach should be pleased that you have defended their rules which haven't been adhered to by the sound of things.
I can see your point about drivers not having to get in and out of cabs when a tried and tested stop for the lowering system is working.
There is another point though and this concerns training I suppose as I know for a fact that there has been at least one occassion when the bus hasn't been far enough up to the kerb and a gap has been left - but that's another safety issue isn't it, not sure if you have mirrors to check the positioning on this?
Secondly, we are in a world of 'compensation' seekers, so bus companies need to get this right by making sure all drivers are competent in the safe transportation/on and off their buses. If you ever get the opportunity to voice constructive advise on this may I suggest your company 'borrows' a  powered wheelchair and the drivers under training have to use this to get on/off buses. The light will shine once it is looked at from a wheelchaire users point of view.
Thanks for the debate 

[Old Cruser]

I'll look into this tomorrow. hic 

Ok thanks for your support (not)

The 'hic' meant night folks. 

Of course I'd support you, you spoke well for your company 
And the apology was a nice gesture by your own self, well done 

yes same as fly well done for defending stage coach in what I consider to be a professional manner. 

[Old Cruser]

DCC has a public transport unit and constructs the raised kerbs that bring the bus and bus stop to the same level. Was it a temporary stop with being on a diversion route?

Yes it was

[Scimitar]

DCC has a public transport unit and constructs the raised kerbs that bring the bus and bus stop to the same level. Was it a temporary stop with being on a diversion route?

Yes it was

The bus lowering system even if used would have still left a gap. Obvious ramp needed to be deployed.
Still,too late now.
Not to worry.
Re Old Cruisers "compensation culture" comments.
Once upon a time a bus had a small accident in Danesmoor. The driver had 5 passengers, and took their names and addresses for witness statements. Strangely enough Head Office received many more than 5 claims for whiplash injuries!
Answers on a postcard please to..........

[Old Cruser]

DCC has a public transport unit and constructs the raised kerbs that bring the bus and bus stop to the same level. Was it a temporary stop with being on a diversion route?

Yes it was

The bus lowering system even if used would have still left a gap. Obvious ramp needed to be deployed.
Still,too late now.
Not to worry.
Re Old Cruisers "compensation culture" comments.
Once upon a time a bus had a small accident in Danesmoor. The driver had 5 passengers, and took their names and addresses for witness statements. Strangely enough Head Office received many more than 5 claims for whiplash injuries!
Answers on a postcard please to..........

Not surprised at that, it seems to be the in thing these days doesn't it --- all the more reason for bus and taxi drivers to be on the ball and stick to the training advice. --- errr did they all get the whip lash injury claims then 

[Scimitar]

DCC has a public transport unit and constructs the raised kerbs that bring the bus and bus stop to the same level. Was it a temporary stop with being on a diversion route?

Yes it was

The bus lowering system even if used would have still left a gap. Obvious ramp needed to be deployed.
Still,too late now.
Not to worry.
Re Old Cruisers "compensation culture" comments.
Once upon a time a bus had a small accident in Danesmoor. The driver had 5 passengers, and took their names and addresses for witness statements. Strangely enough Head Office received many more than 5 claims for whiplash injuries!
Answers on a postcard please to..........

Not surprised at that, it seems to be the in thing these days doesn't it --- all the more reason for bus and taxi drivers to be on the ball and stick to the training advice. --- errr did they all get the whip lash injury claims then 

Certainly not the "phantom passengers"  Don't know about the rest but I bet they got something.
After all, I have known bus drivers claim for it as well, probably on advice from their Union Rep. Just as genuine as the passenger claims after all, particularly if the bus driver was not at fault, and the bus has been crashed in to.
Like you say, its the culture we live in. I don't neccesarily agree with it, but , if I was injured myself in an accident at work, I pay for insurance through my wages, and would not hesitate to claim, particularly as I am not paid if I do not go to work other than SSP.