Name: Driving Instructor Safety Risk Assessment
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBY6ZFDXZ5F55C7B5NZC3CRE
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers driving instruction activities, from pre-start planning and vehicle checks to on-road teaching, emergency response and changing conditions. It supports the identification and management of traffic, vehicle, learner, fatigue, weather and personal safety hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Planning lesson schedules, routes and breaks
Assessing instructor capability and learner suitability
Checking vehicle condition, dual controls and cabin items
Managing safe vehicle entry, exit, pick-up and drop-off locations
Giving on-road instruction in traffic
Practising reversing, parking and U-turns
Managing aggression, abuse and psychosocial risks
Conducting remote, isolated and after-hours lessons
Responding to breakdowns, crashes and emergencies
Managing rain, fog, glare, heat and other environmental conditions

Who is this for?

Suitable for driving instructors, workers, supervisors and businesses providing driving instruction activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning and scheduling	Fatigue from long teaching days, back-to-back lessons and peak traffic periods Poor route selection exposing instructor and learner to high-speed roads, complex intersections or remote areas too early Working alone without reliable contact or delayed assistance if an incident occurs Psychological stress from unrealistic booking pressures or inadequate breaks
Instructor competency and learner suitability	Instructor intervention skills not current for dual-control vehicles or emergency situations Learner not physically or mentally fit to drive Language, behavioural or confidence issues causing misunderstanding of directions Inexperienced learner exposed to tasks beyond current ability
Vehicle condition and safety equipment	Vehicle defect causing crash, breakdown or loss of control Failure of dual controls, mirrors, seatbelts or warning systems Poorly maintained tyres, lights, wipers or brakes Loose items in cabin becoming projectiles during sudden braking
Entering, exiting and roadside set-up	Being struck by passing traffic when entering or leaving the vehicle Slips, trips and falls on uneven ground, kerbs or wet surfaces Dooring incidents in traffic or bike lanes Unsafe pick-up or drop-off points creating exposure to moving vehicles
On-road instruction in traffic	Collision with other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or fixed objects Learner error during steering, braking, lane changes, parking or intersection movements Instructor distraction while giving directions or monitoring hazards Sudden intervention causing loss of control or rear-end collision
Reversing, parking and U-turn practice	Collision with pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles, posts, fences or property Limited visibility during reversing or manoeuvring in tight spaces Unexpected movement from the learner during slow-speed practice Conflict with members of the public in car parks or residential streets
Managing aggression, abuse and psychosocial risks	Aggressive, abusive or inappropriate behaviour from learner, parent or other road users Threats, harassment or violence while working alone Stress and reduced concentration after conflict or near misses Escalation during payment, performance feedback or lesson refusal
Remote, isolated and after-hours lessons	Delayed emergency response after breakdown, crash or medical event Poor phone coverage or inability to call for help Increased risk of fatigue, aggression or poor visibility after hours Exposure to weather extremes while waiting for assistance
Breakdown, crash and emergency response	Secondary collision after vehicle breakdown or crash Injury to instructor, learner or third parties Panic, poor decision-making or delayed emergency response Exposure while waiting on roadside for tow or emergency services
Weather, heat, glare and environmental conditions	Reduced visibility from rain, fog, glare or low sun Loss of traction in wet conditions Heat stress, dehydration or UV exposure during outdoor discussions, vehicle checks or delays Driver distraction from uncomfortable cabin temperature or demisting issues

Need to tailor this risk assessment?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to add site-specific activities, hazards, controls, responsibilities and review details before the assessment is put into use.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work — 5 Control the risks; p. 24.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each activity
Risk matrix and assessment classification
Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
Site-specific customisation before use

Driving Instructor Safety Risk Assessment

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