Working Rules and Safety
Do's
Report to work promptly.
Make sure your station has adequate supplies: extra pylons, fire extinguisher, radio, and red flag.
Know your area of responsibility and station number.
Make sure cones are in their proper place when you get to your station and check them periodically during your shift.
Understand the pylon rules, e.g. pointer cones do not count if hit (see below), and a car is off-course (DNF for Did Not Finish) if they pass on the wrong side of a cone.
Pay attention to cars on course for accurate cone counts and your safety. It is best to watch the back of the car and the cones themselves to see the wobbling cone which may have left the box.
Replace cones as soon as possible, another car will be coming through in as soon as 30 seconds.
Be prepared for exposure to sun/rain, wind, heat/cold while on station.
Keep red flag in your hand, unfurled (but not flapping) ready for immediate deployment.
Stay alert for unexpected pedestrians and vehicles.
Don'ts
Do not use cameras while on station.
Do not sit down and do not wander away from your post.
Do not turn your back on cars on course. Safety first!
Do not red flag a car unless instructed to do so by the radio person or if it is an emergency. However, if in doubt, err on the side of safety!
Do not litter.
Do not pick up hot parts dropped on course because of risk of burns.
Pylon Rules
A penalty is given if:
- If the cone is knocked over and is out of the box
- If the cone is knocked over and is in the box
- If the cone remains standing but is out of the box
A penalty is NOT given if:
- The cone remains standing is touching the box
- The cone remains standing and is partially in the box
- And of course, if the cone remains standing within the box
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
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