Health and Safety in Dublin Bus

Presented by Nathaniel Selo-Ojeme

1. Introduction

2. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005

3. Occupational Health

4. Defensive driving

5. Safety Measures

6. Encouragements

7. Conclusion

Overview

Introduction

Dublin Bus

Highest Priority Health and Safety is the highest priority in Dublin Bus. So to help minimise the risk of accident or injury to its employee and customers, Dublin Bus has, within the company a number of programs to deal with this issue.

Dublin Bus recognises that driving buses requires continuous awareness, diligence and professionalism

Dublin bus is a wholly owned subsidiary of the state – owned Coras Iompar Eirean (CIE) and is licensed by the NTA to operate Public Service Obligation network in the Dublin Area. DB has a fleet of 900 buses, Employs 3,238 full time members

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005Section 8Dublin Bus as an employer has to, as far as reasonably practicable, ensure the safety, health and welfare at work of all its employees. • to provide a safe place of work• to provide safe plant or equipment• to provide safe system of work• to provide safety information, instruction, training and supervision to employee• to provide welfare facility

Section 13There is an obligation on employees while at work and some of which are• to comply with all statutory provisions and take reasonably care of your own

safety and that of others• to ensure that you are not under the influence of drugs and alcohol• to use all equipments and protective clothing as instructed by the company• to report any defects in machinery, place or system of work which might

endanger your safety or other persons.

Occupational Health

StressDublin Bus recognises the existence of stress and has developed a number of initiatives to assist employees in coping with stress.• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ErgonomicsDublin Bus buses are designed and provided with latest technology for safe and effective driving. Drivers need to be comfortably seated to operate buses effectively.

Working Time ActThis is applicable to all drivers and all hours worked must be in accordance with the Act. • Maximum of 11 hours work per day.• 10 consecutive hours daily rest.• Maximum average 48 hours per week over reference period of 26 weeks

Defensive DrivingDriversDublin Bus recognises the responsibilities and daily pressure of their bus drivers.

•Safety of passengers •Issuing tickets• Anticipating hazards•Time keeping

•Customer service•Space management12 ton – unladen18 ton -- laden

•Pedestrian• Anti-social behaviour•Motorist•Cyclist

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Defensive DrivingDriversDublin Bus drivers are trained to the highest professional standard and are expected to perform their duties accordingly. Driving defensively and space management are core part of professional driving.

Dublin Bus has a number of programs to assist drivers in achieving this level of professionalism and ensuring his safety, fellow employees, his passengers and the public. These include • Driver induction training• Preparation for initial CPC ( Certificate of Professional Competence)• Corrective Training• New drivers review course• Driver monitoring and mentoring program• Drivers refresher courses• Institute of Advance Motoring course (I.A.M)• Safe drive award• Driver Safety Program (D.S.P)• Driver Quality Monitoring (D.Q.M)

Safety Measures

Dublin Bus has in place a number of safety measures to for the safety of their employee, their customers and the public.

•First use bus check•Signing-off sheet

•Vehicles door brake•Assault alarm

•CCTV cameras (8)•Driver monitor

•Driver cab screen

EncouragementsEncouragements

•All garages have an elected health and safety officer who is equally a driver.

•The position is open to all employee

•Drivers are constantly updated on safety issues through the safety officer.

•Dublin Bus runs safety competition yearly on an inter garage bases

ConclusionAwards

•End of year bonusDrivers who at the end of every year stay accident and incident free receive a bonus of €250

•Safe Drive CertificatePeriodically Dublin Bus issues out certificate in recognition for staying accident and incident free.

NATHANIEL SELO-OJEMETHANK YOU

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