Management Information System
CASE STUDIES
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
FOR BUS SAFETY
February 2012
Case Studies for Management Information Systems for Bus Safety // 1
Each accredited bus operator must develop its own management information system based on its own operating conditions, risks, incident history, and determined safety objectives.
The following case studies are provided as a guide only and are to assist accredited bus operators develop their own management information system.
The bus operators named in the case studies are fictitious and are used for illustration purposes only.
This document is intended as a general information source and does not replace legislation, or limit or expand its scope. While every effort has been made to ensure that the material is accurate and up to date, the State of Victoria accepts no responsibility or legal liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within. Should there be any inconsistency between these documents and the legislation, the legislation will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. It is recommended that you still obtain your own, independent legal advice about meeting any legislative requirements.
For more information:
Telephone 1800 223 022
Website www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au
Email information@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
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// Contents
1
Introduction
4
1.1 Case study organisations
4
2
Matters and information to be contained in the management information system of an accredited bus operator
4
2.1
Bus safety policy
Sample bus safety policy – large operator
Sample bus safety policy – small operator
4
6
7
2.2 Governance and internal control arrangements
8
2.3
Documented safety accountabilities and authorities
Sample job description: depot manager/business owner
Sample job description: bus driver
Sample job description: mechanic
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
FOR BUS SAFETY
February 2012
Case Studies for Management Information Systems for Bus Safety // 1
Each accredited bus operator must develop its own management information system based on its own operating conditions, risks, incident history, and determined safety objectives.
The following case studies are provided as a guide only and are to assist accredited bus operators develop their own management information system.
The bus operators named in the case studies are fictitious and are used for illustration purposes only.
This document is intended as a general information source and does not replace legislation, or limit or expand its scope. While every effort has been made to ensure that the material is accurate and up to date, the State of Victoria accepts no responsibility or legal liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within. Should there be any inconsistency between these documents and the legislation, the legislation will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. It is recommended that you still obtain your own, independent legal advice about meeting any legislative requirements.
For more information:
Telephone 1800 223 022
Website www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au
Email information@transportsafety.vic.gov.au
2 // Case Studies for Management Information Systems for Bus Safety
// Contents
1
Introduction
4
1.1 Case study organisations
4
2
Matters and information to be contained in the management information system of an accredited bus operator
4
2.1
Bus safety policy
Sample bus safety policy – large operator
Sample bus safety policy – small operator
4
6
7
2.2 Governance and internal control arrangements
8
2.3
Documented safety accountabilities and authorities
Sample job description: depot manager/business owner
Sample job description: bus driver
Sample job description: mechanic