Vehicle evacuation

[SeaBass]

Has anyone come across any specific UK guidance on the emergency evacuation of buses and /or patient transport vehicles?  There is quite a bit in variouis states of the US, mostly relating to school buses, but I've not found anything in the UK.  

[kurnal]

No help yet Ruby?
Are you looking at practical evacuation or provision of means of escape?

[Midland Retty]

Hi Ruby

Have a chat with the Department of Transport.

I'm sure they used to produce a small booklet about fire safety in PSVs (buses) and the like.

They may have provisions / guidance to cover the new breed of yellow school buses you see around the UK operated by councils

A long shot, but nevertheless worth a try!

[AnthonyB]

With regard to PCV's and ambulances, there is legislation in the former and a manufacturing standard (that is as good as law as compliance is a requirement of the industry) that touch on escape.

This is why you see a minimum of two doors for escape, escape windows, extinguishers, etc.

BS EN 1789 covers ambulances, both standard Patient Transport & Emergency

[SeaBass]

Thanks to all for your input.
I’m looking at all aspects of Bus/patient transport, from fire safety standards for vehicle design, internal linings and upholstery, through to fire statistics  and driver and crew training.