Accident Reporting - School Bus Accidents

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August 15, 2024

School Bus Accidents

Report any injury as soon as practical to your supervisor, but no later than the end of your work shift. The office will refer you to your admin link/supervisor to let them know of your injury. If they are not available, proceed to the office secretary for your instructions. Complete all the accident reporting paperwork prior to leaving the building and return it to your supervisor or the secretary. The school secretary will enter the accident report online.

Any accident arising out of the operation of a school bus must be immediately reported to the School Division by means of communication with the Dispatch Office (4892597). The driver may not operate the bus until he or she has had instructions to do so, and the school bus is in safe mechanical condition. The Dispatch Office will immediately inform the principal(s).

In all accidents an exchange of vehicle and driver’s license information is required. Additionally, names of persons (including students) involved or witness to the accident should be obtained.
An accident involving an injury requires the Dispatch Office to immediately inform the Director or Assistant Director of Transportation, Secretary-Treasurer, Principal(s) and Safety Officer. Staff must complete the Vehicle Accident report form and submit the completed form to their supervisor.
The driver is required to report the accident to Manitoba Public Insurance and/ or police. If you are injured, you will also be required to initiate an injury claim through MPI. MPI will also state whether or not a police report must be completed. A copy of any written report is to be obtained by the driver to be forwarded with the Manitoba School Bus Accident Report to the Safety Officer.
Vehicle related accidents and injuries must be reported electronically via the MSBA Accident Reporting website using the Employee - Accident Incident Report Online Form.