Coach Travel is an integral part of any trip to La Grand Ferme and as such we do all we can to ensure that any travel organised by us is of an assured quality and, most importantly, safe.
We do not operate Coaches but our commitment to high standards means that we guarantee to only hire coaches that meet the following criteria:
In addition to the above we also require Coach Operators and Drivers to conform to the following Code of Practice.
Hazard |
Risk |
Persons at Risk |
Level of Probability |
Control Measure |
Outcome |
Traffic accident |
Injury / Death |
All |
Low |
All passengers to use seatbelts Luggage to be stored securely Aisles and exits kept clear Emergency exits identified before journey start Drivers to have adequate rests Driver and teachers to work closely to ensure excellent communication to and supervision of students |
Low |
Breakdown on motorway |
Collision with passing vehicles causing injury / death |
All |
Medium |
Nurse vehicle to slip road if possible OR get vehicle to hard shoulder / inside of motorway Teachers to manage evacuation behind crash barriers and away from vehicle Take a head count Use hazard lights and warning triangle Check location and use mobile phone to call for assistance |
Low |
Breakdown on non motorway |
Collision with passing vehicles causing injury / death |
All |
Medium |
Nurse vehicle to slip road if possible OR get vehicle to inside of road Move students forward in coach and, if appropriate, teachers to manage evacuation away from vehicle Take a head count Use hazard lights and warning triangle Check location and use mobile phone to call for assistance |
Low |
Rest stops |
Being hit by vehicle / student lost |
All |
Medium |
Stops only made at appropriate areas Teachers to manage leaving vehicle Teachers to communicate time for return to vehicle Students to stay in groups of no less than 3 Teachers to supervise students as appropriate Take a head count on return to vehicle and before moving off |
Low |
Roadworthiness of vehicle |
Risk of catastrophic vehicle failure leading to injury/death |
All |
Low |
Daily vehicle inspection carried out |
Low |
Being hit by another vehicle when the coach is parked up |
Collision with passing vehicles causing injury / death |
All |
Low |
Driver pulls as far off the road as possible. Coach parks in designated parking bays when left unattended Passengers alight to a safe place away from the vehicle |
Low |
Vehicle door opening onto ‘wrong side’ of the road |
Being hit by vehicle |
All |
Low |
Passengers alight from vehicle in designated drop off areas where possible Driver briefs passengers to take extra care when alighting from and returning to vehicle |
|
Impaired driver performance – fatigue/stress/distraction |
Traffic accident causing injury/death |
All |
Low |
Daily driving hours not exceeded Monitoring of tachograph records Drivers prohibited from using hand-held mobile telephone whilst vehicle is in motion Group organiser or other nominated person seated closest to driver Supervision of passengers No smoking on the vehicles Drivers advised not to use hand-held microphone when the vehicle is in motion |
Low |
Objects falling from overhead luggage racks |
Injury |
All |
Low |
Only hand luggage allowed on the racks inside the coach Heavy items to be stored in the luggage hold or beneath seats Driver to check that luggage is correctly stored before moving off |
Low |
Coach access steps |
Risk of falling while boarding or alighting the vehicle |
All |
Low |
Well maintained vehicle floor surface, step nosings etc |
Low |
Click on the link below for a fast response quote for your tour.
Get a quote(opens in a new window)
Submit an enquiry form and we’ll respond to any question (big or small) as soon as we can.
Ask us anything(opens in a new window)