SDSA SAMPLE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
DRIVING EXPERIENCE RISK MANAGEMENT
Version: 1.9 Last Updated: 01/05/2013
Review Date: 01/05/2014
1. About This Policy
1.1. This policy details the methodology which ORGANISATION will use to manage the risks associated with operations at VENUE, including any associated offsite activities.
1.2. Within the policy are approved strategies for specialists or coaches in the management of unsafe drivers, procedures that provide direction to anyone that may be involved in dealing with an incident involving a vehicle on the site, or the investigation & supervision of incidents.
1.3. The policy incorporates the use of information from video recorders where they are used.
1.4. This policy should be read in conjunction with the SDSA Codes of Practice.
2. General Principles
2.1. We have maintained a good record for accidents, however, this has only been achieved through effective operating procedures, careful review, and effective management of participants. ORGANISATION are committed to making VENUE safer for everyone.
2.2. With regard to driving activities the intention of this policy is to provide approved strategies to driving specialists and coaches in the management of the driving activities with a view to :-
· Ensuring the safety of the public, staff and participants.
· Maximising the value of driving experiences to participants
· Intervening as necessary to ensure safe operation
· Reducing damage and incidents
2.3. The driving of track operations vehicles is at the forefront of those professional skills that specialists and coaches must practice. It will be the policy through training, assessment and supervision to ensure that specialists, coaches and guests drive safely.
2.4. Occasionally, specialists or coaches, or other staff or guests may be involved in collisions. Risk assessment and application of considered control measures is aimed to keep the frequency and consequences of these to a minimum. Where incidents do occur, we are committed to:
· Ensure incidents are impartially & professionally investigated.
· Ensure Health & Safety aspects of incidents, including near misses, are investigated and learned from.
· Monitor staff collision history, identifying any training requirements.
2.5. ORGANISATION have a commitment to damage and incident reduction, and effective & efficient use of resources.
3. Statement of Policy
3.1. The objective of any driving experience is to provide safe enjoyment of vehicles, provide an environment where participants can improve their skills and understanding and develop their experience.
3.2. Staff are bound by a duty of care to any person who may be at risk from the foreseeable dangers inherent in driving activities, regardless of whether they are staff, members of the public or participants.
3.3. Any specialist or coach may be faced with a driver who fails to follow their directions. ORGANISATION will provide staff with training, guidelines and risk assessments that will assist in determining whether to start, continue or discontinue a driving activity, and what procedures can be deployed. Staff will be supported in making appropriate decisions.
3.4. ORGANISATION have adopted and apply the SDSA Codes of Practice
3.5. Rarely, there may be occasions where members of staff are involved in collisions. The operating procedures give guidance on standards of driving, what to do when things go wrong, and measures that can be taken to prevent or mitigate future incidents.
4. Implications of Policy
4.1. Cost Implications
4.1.1. Whilst ongoing training of staff is required to achieve consistency, it is believed that this will be more than offset by efficiencies and quality benefits achieved.
4.2. Specialists or Coaches & Training
4.2.1. All training in the use of vehicles for driving experiences and assessment of driving specialists is directed and overseen by Senior Driving Specialists or Assessors.
4.5. Risks
4.5.1. Any driving activity, by its very nature, can present risks to specialists or coaches, and to participants. Risks must be carefully balanced against learning and experience value of activities. This is reflected in the risk assessments.
4.5.2. Higher levels of risk are associated with high speed activities. These must be adapted to the skills and experience of the driver and to vehicle capability.
4.6. Consultation
4.6.1. Initial consultation regarding this policy has included:
· SDSA Board
· IOPD
· BDE Driving Team
· BDE Senior Assessors
· H&S Consultants
· BDE Senior Management
· BDE H&S Group
· BDE Legal Advisors
· BSG Senior Management
· BSG H&S Manager
5. Monitoring And Evaluation
5.1. ORGANISATION Management has overall responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation of this policy & accompanying procedure.
6. Review
6.1. This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis and/or when dictated by either operational or organisational change, or changes in guidance.
7. Other Related Policies, Procedures & Information Sources
7.1. Related Documents
7.1.1. SDSA Codes of Practice
7.1.2. IOPD Guidance Documents
DRIVING EXPERIENCE RISK MANAGEMENT
Version: 1.9 Last Updated: 01/05/2013
Review Date: 01/05/2014
1. About This Policy
1.1. This policy details the methodology which ORGANISATION will use to manage the risks associated with operations at VENUE, including any associated offsite activities.
1.2. Within the policy are approved strategies for specialists or coaches in the management of unsafe drivers, procedures that provide direction to anyone that may be involved in dealing with an incident involving a vehicle on the site, or the investigation & supervision of incidents.
1.3. The policy incorporates the use of information from video recorders where they are used.
1.4. This policy should be read in conjunction with the SDSA Codes of Practice.
2. General Principles
2.1. We have maintained a good record for accidents, however, this has only been achieved through effective operating procedures, careful review, and effective management of participants. ORGANISATION are committed to making VENUE safer for everyone.
2.2. With regard to driving activities the intention of this policy is to provide approved strategies to driving specialists and coaches in the management of the driving activities with a view to :-
· Ensuring the safety of the public, staff and participants.
· Maximising the value of driving experiences to participants
· Intervening as necessary to ensure safe operation
· Reducing damage and incidents
2.3. The driving of track operations vehicles is at the forefront of those professional skills that specialists and coaches must practice. It will be the policy through training, assessment and supervision to ensure that specialists, coaches and guests drive safely.
2.4. Occasionally, specialists or coaches, or other staff or guests may be involved in collisions. Risk assessment and application of considered control measures is aimed to keep the frequency and consequences of these to a minimum. Where incidents do occur, we are committed to:
· Ensure incidents are impartially & professionally investigated.
· Ensure Health & Safety aspects of incidents, including near misses, are investigated and learned from.
· Monitor staff collision history, identifying any training requirements.
2.5. ORGANISATION have a commitment to damage and incident reduction, and effective & efficient use of resources.
3. Statement of Policy
3.1. The objective of any driving experience is to provide safe enjoyment of vehicles, provide an environment where participants can improve their skills and understanding and develop their experience.
3.2. Staff are bound by a duty of care to any person who may be at risk from the foreseeable dangers inherent in driving activities, regardless of whether they are staff, members of the public or participants.
3.3. Any specialist or coach may be faced with a driver who fails to follow their directions. ORGANISATION will provide staff with training, guidelines and risk assessments that will assist in determining whether to start, continue or discontinue a driving activity, and what procedures can be deployed. Staff will be supported in making appropriate decisions.
3.4. ORGANISATION have adopted and apply the SDSA Codes of Practice
3.5. Rarely, there may be occasions where members of staff are involved in collisions. The operating procedures give guidance on standards of driving, what to do when things go wrong, and measures that can be taken to prevent or mitigate future incidents.
4. Implications of Policy
4.1. Cost Implications
4.1.1. Whilst ongoing training of staff is required to achieve consistency, it is believed that this will be more than offset by efficiencies and quality benefits achieved.
4.2. Specialists or Coaches & Training
4.2.1. All training in the use of vehicles for driving experiences and assessment of driving specialists is directed and overseen by Senior Driving Specialists or Assessors.
4.5. Risks
4.5.1. Any driving activity, by its very nature, can present risks to specialists or coaches, and to participants. Risks must be carefully balanced against learning and experience value of activities. This is reflected in the risk assessments.
4.5.2. Higher levels of risk are associated with high speed activities. These must be adapted to the skills and experience of the driver and to vehicle capability.
4.6. Consultation
4.6.1. Initial consultation regarding this policy has included:
· SDSA Board
· IOPD
· BDE Driving Team
· BDE Senior Assessors
· H&S Consultants
· BDE Senior Management
· BDE H&S Group
· BDE Legal Advisors
· BSG Senior Management
· BSG H&S Manager
5. Monitoring And Evaluation
5.1. ORGANISATION Management has overall responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation of this policy & accompanying procedure.
6. Review
6.1. This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis and/or when dictated by either operational or organisational change, or changes in guidance.
7. Other Related Policies, Procedures & Information Sources
7.1. Related Documents
7.1.1. SDSA Codes of Practice
7.1.2. IOPD Guidance Documents