Transcript Pre-Trip OCPS

OCPS Pre-Trip Inspection
Victoria Creech
March 23, 2012
Pre-Trip OCPS
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Your pre-trip inspection should not take longer than 10 to 15
minutes.
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The inspection of the bus is the responsibility of the school bus
operator. The bus operator’s primary concern should be the safety of
his/her passengers.
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You must complete a pre-trip & post/trip inspection each morning
and afternoon prior to leaving your bus.
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If you have a mid-day a pre-trip/post-trip will need to be completed
also.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Operator Responsibility for Pre-Trip Inspection
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Follow regular procedures
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Use the district’s approved checklist
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Check inside and outside the bus
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Listen to the engine
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Check the gauges
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Report all defects
Pre-Trip OCPS
• Let’s get started…….
As you are approaching the vehicle
start your pre-trip inspection by
looking for any outside damage, fluid
leaks, vandalism or tampering of the
bus.
Visually note whether the bus is sitting
level, look for debris on ground, flat
tires, open doors or hood, any unusual
or unexpected items underneath the
bus.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Check the Service door area:
•Ensure that the door opens and
closes smoothly.
•Check for clear visibility through
the windows and ensure that they
are not cracked or broken.
•Check handrail for security and to
ensure that student’s clothing
cannot become snagged.
•Check steps for loose or worn
flooring, protruding screws, holes,
and other hazards.
•Check step well lights to ensure
that they are operational.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Check First Aid Kit/Mess Kit
• Ensure that they are properly
secured.
•Kits have a seal or tie strap,
ensure that the seal has not been
broken.
•Make sure the kits are properly
stocked as indicated by
specifications for that year model
of bus.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Reflective Triangles
•Check that the box is securely
attached to the bus and the lid is
securely attached to the box. Check
tamer-resistant tie strap.
•Check condition if the box has
been open.
•There should be three reflectors
present at all times.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Fire Extinguisher:
•Ensure that it is properly secured.
•Correct type –ABC
•Check pressure – ensure it is in
the green area.
•Check inspection date.
•Make sure the seal is not broken
and that the pin is not missing.
•Check security of the hose or
nozzle connection.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Bus Operator Seat Area:
• Ensure the seat is securely mounted to the
floor and adjusted properly.
• Check the condition of the belt, make sure
it is securely mounted and adjusted properly.
•Bus Operator’s must wear the seat belt as
designed. There should not be anything
added to the belt!
Pre-Trip OCPS
Safe Start/Engine Operation:
•Make sure parking brake is applied
and the gear shift is in neutral before
starting the bus.
•Start the bus to identify ABS
Indicator light comes on and properly
turns off.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Check fuel gauge! Due to varying fuel tank pickup
levels in different models and years of school
buses, OCPS policy is “….never let the fuel gauge
read below one half (1/2)”.
Check gauges and warning lights:
•Water Temperature – Normal temperature reading
should be between 170 to 180 degrees.
•Oil pressure Warning Light – Light should come on
and off when the bus is started. Normal oil pressure
reading at idle is 20 to 25 PSI and running on the
road between 60 to 70 PSI.
•Alternator Warning Light – If the light remains on,
do not operate the bus, it means a malfunction
exists in the charging system. Report immediately.
•Ammeter or Voltmeter – Ammeter should show a
charge or normal position when the engine is
running. (Between 12 to 15 volts.)
•Air Pressure Gauge – On buses with two (2) air
pressure gauges, there should be no more than 15
PSI difference with air pressure on the highest
gauge at 125 PSI (7 per cent difference between
gauges.)
Pre-Trip OCPS
Lighting Indicators:
•Turn on the headlights and check the high
beam indicator.
•Turn on strobe light.
•Turn on the right and left turn signals and
check indictors.
•Turn on the 4-way hazard lights and check
the interior indicators.
•Activate the student warning light system
and make sure the interior light indicator is
operational.
•Activate the student stop light system and
make sure the interior light indicator is
operational.
(With all lights on do a quick walk around
to check out side systems are working as
well).
Pre-Trip OCPS
Windshield, Wipers, Fluids:
•Check to make sure the windshield is not
cracked or broken, clear of obstruction and
the seal is not dry-rotted. With the engine
running, check wiper switch, make sure it is
working properly on high and low. Check
fluid and tension of the wiper blades to
ensure they are working properly.
Heater/Defroster, Fan:
•Check the operation of both the
heater/defroster switches for operation on
high and low. Physically feel the airflow.
Remember on 2001 or newer models, ensure
noise kill switch is on.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Mirrors:
•Check to make sure the west coast,
student cross-over, and student mirrors
are adjusted for you. Check mirror
brackets for damage. Check for
cleanliness.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Steering, Horn:
•Check steering wheel to make sure it
is properly mounted, tilt system works
properly and for excessive play (not
more than 2 inch). Sound horn to
make sure it is working properly.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Parking Brake Test:
•Apply parking brake, shift vehicle into drive,
accelerate engine 5 to 8 RPMs. The vehicle
should not move if brake is holding.
Air Leak Test:
•Turn engine off and turn key to the “ON”
position. Do not start the engine. Release the
parking brake. Firmly apply foot brake for one
minute and watch air pressure gauge. Air loss
should not exceed 3 PSI in one minute.
Let engine on to complete the inside
inspection.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Before leaving the operator seat check the following:
• 2-Way Radio – Properly secured and working properly –
correct channel. It is OCPS Transportation Services’ policy
that a school bus not leave the compound to begin a route
without an operational voice 2-way communications radio.
We understand operational failure will sometimes occur on
the road.
• Interior Lights – With the bus running, turn on all the interior
lights to ensure they are working properly, they are not
cracked or broken and securely mounted.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Check all seats, seatbelts, floor, emergency windows,
emergency exit buzzers, doors from the front to the
back:
•Check to ensure they are working properly, they are not
cracked broken and secured.
•You must open and close all emergency exits, to ensure
the alarm comes on and goes off. On the Transit bus you
must open and close the emergency exit window over
the engine compartment.
•Make sure the floor is swept and clean, check for soft
spots, cracks, broken or missing pieces.
•Seat belts are to be placed on top of the seat and
buckled together when not in use.
This is unacceptable
Pre-Trip OCPS
Exterior Lights Front: Outside
walk-around.
Front:
•Check to ensure that the student stoplights (red) are clean and alternately flashing.
•Student crossing arm should be extended.
•High beam headlights should be undamaged, clean, and working.
•Lettering should be legible.
•Front clearance and identification (ID) lights (amber) should be undamaged, clean,
and working.
•Check fuel tank area, ensuring that there are no leaks and that the cap is tight.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Outside walk-around:
Right side:
• Check the exterior rear-view mirror to ensure it is secure.
• Check the right front tire and wheel. Check the tread, inflation, and condition of
the tire. Check the condition of the wheels including lug nuts.
• Grease streaks on the wheel may indicate problems with the wheel seal.
• Check the student cross walk mirrors on the right front bumper is/are secure.
• Check to ensure that the right turn signal is undamaged, clean, and flashing.
• Check the clear and amber lights (should be illuminated).
• Check the cleanliness and the condition for the side reflectors, both amber and
red.
• Check the body for damage.
• Check the condition and cleanliness of all windows.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Outside walk-around
Rear of vehicle:
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Check to ensure that the red student warning lights are clean and flashing.
Rear clearance lights and ID lights (red) should be undamaged, clean, and working.
Taillights should be undamaged, clean, and working.
Left turn signal should be undamaged, clean, and flashing.
Roof-mounted white flashing strobe light should be operating.
License plate lights should be clean and working.
Reflectors (red) should be present and undamaged.
Reflector tape should be present and in good condition.
Lettering should be legible.
Rear emergency door (if equipped) must open wide and with ease. Listen for buzzer.
Check exhaust and tailpipe for obstruction, security, and damage.
Check under the bus for leaks, or damage.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Outside walk-around:
Left side:
• Check to ensure that the left turn signal is undamaged, clean, and flashing.
• Check that the students cross walk mirror on the left front bumper is/are secure.
• Check the left front tire and the wheel in the same manner as the right side.
• Font stop arm should be extended and red lights flashing.
• Clearance lights (amber) should be illuminated.
• Check the condition and cleanliness of all windows.
• Check the cleanliness and the condition of the side reflectors (amber and red).
• Check security of battery door.
• Lettering should be legible/check for reflector tape secured to bus.
• Left side emergency door (if equipped) must open wide and with ease. Listen for
buzzer.
• Check left rear tires and wheels. Check tread, inflation, and condition of tires.
Pre-Trip OCPS
Outside walk-around
Lift Buses:
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Open the lift door to ensure it opens easily and fully and check the hold-open
strap or chain.
Operate the lift through one full cycle (unfold or deploy, down, up, fold, or stow)
and check security of all components, including handrails, belt strap and platform
end barrier (roll stop) is working properly.
Make sure you know how to operate the lift manually if necessary.
Pre-Trip OCPS
OK everything looks good to me…….Let’s go back in and turn everything off
except our head lights, and strobe light and pick up the children!
OCPS Post- Route Inspection Checklist
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Neutral, Gauge Check: Check to be sure that the gear shift has been placed in neutral and all
gauges are working properly before exiting.
Park Brake Applied: Pull out on the parking brake knob to ensure it has been activated.
Head Lights, Strobe Off: Check your lights to make sure everything has been turned off,
including your strobe light.
Radio, Equipment Off: Be sure that both your 2 way radio and AM/FM radio have been
turned off.
Interior Inspection: Check for any object left on your bus, such as band equipment, book
bags, cell phones, lunch boxes, and most of all “CHILDREN”. Check bus seats, doors,
windows, seat belts, and other equipment to ensure they are not damaged.
Safety Banner: “Will save your job” . . . Make sure you take the time to walk to the back of
your bus and check for students. Look on the seats and under the seats to make sure there
are no students left behind! Your banner should be placed outside the rear emergency exit
door on all buses except 78 and 84-passenger buses which will display the SCB in the left rear
window (driver’s side). Note: Do not tie the banner to the emergency door handle.
Remember to remove the banner when the bus is moving.
Exterior Inspection: Walk all the way around your bus checking for any signs of damage or
repairs that might need attention.
Remember they are counting on
us!