Health and Safety Protocols Flashcards
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Why must a school bus driver never leave the engine running in an enclosed space (such as a garage) during a pre-trip inspection?
Answer: Carbon monoxide from exhaust can build up to lethal levels in an enclosed space
Diesel and gasoline engines produce carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless, and rapidly lethal in enclosed spaces.
What is the 'two-minute rule' recommended for school buses regarding diesel idling near schools?
Answer: Buses should not idle for more than two consecutive minutes when parked near a school to reduce student exposure to diesel emissions
California's anti-idling law and Air Resources Board guidance recommend limiting diesel idling to two minutes near schools to reduce children's exposure to harmful exhaust emissions.
What must a driver do if they smell natural gas (rotten egg odor) near the school bus?
Answer: Do not start the vehicle, move everyone away, and call the gas company and 911
A natural gas odor indicates a potential gas leak — do not start the vehicle, evacuate the area, and call emergency services immediately.
When should a school bus driver wear a high-visibility safety vest outside the bus?
Answer: Whenever they must be outside the bus near traffic — such as during breakdowns, directing students at stops, or emergency situations
Drivers should wear a high-visibility vest whenever they are outside the bus in or near traffic to protect themselves from being struck by vehicles.
What is a school bus driver's responsibility regarding students with food allergies during transportation?
Answer: Be aware of students with severe food allergies, know the location of any prescribed epinephrine, and have an emergency action plan accessible
Drivers must know which students have severe food allergies, where emergency medications are stored, and have the student's emergency action plan accessible.
How should a school bus driver handle a situation where a student is visibly intoxicated or under the influence of drugs when attempting to board the bus?
Answer: Refuse to allow the student to board, contact dispatch and school administration, and do not leave the student unsupervised
An intoxicated student must not be allowed to board the bus for the safety of all students; the driver should contact dispatch and ensure the student is supervised.