HANDICAP SUBCOMMITTEE
EMERGENCY POLICY
This policy
document is issued to the handicap organizer(s) along with a single page
document that outlines tasks and responsibilities for all volunteers.
Handicap
Organizers are requested to make every attempt to ensure that all course
marshals are equipped with mobile phones and are aware of a contact number at
the finish area and the Emergency number. (000 or 112 for mobiles unable to
access 000)
Emergencies in Areas Remote from the Finish Area
·
In
the event of a life threatening emergency that has occurred on a part of the
course that is remote from the finish area the course marshal, after being
informed of such an event or has witnessed such an event should immediately
call 000 or 112 for an ambulance and then advise the organizer of this action.
The organizer will then attempt to arrange transport
for the
·
In
the event of an emergency which is not life threatening the course marshal
should immediately advise the handicap organizer who will consult with the
The organizer will then attempt to arrange transport
for the
·
Should
an ambulance proceeding to a life threatening emergency be delayed by a locked
gate the handicap organizer should offer the ambulance driver the use of the
bolt cutters stored in the Handicap trailer to obtain access.
Emergencies in Areas Close to the Finish Area
·
The