The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile in collaboration with the FIA Volunteers and Officials Commission (VOC) is launching a campaign aimed at raising awareness of safety issues among our group of marshals and officials.
Here are the 10 Golden rules (all sound advice!):
- Make sure you are standing up, fully alert and facing oncoming traffic while the track or special stage is live
- Be prepared for any situation even during Safety Car procedures, a formation lap or after the chequered flag.
- Always have an escape plan in place. You must protect yourself from danger. Be ready to help anyone else.
- Do not lean on any guardrail, concrete blocks, or debris fences. They are designed to move when hit by vehicles.
- Do not move in front of barriers unless instructed by the Clerk of the Course or your Senior Marshal. Only remain trackside for the minimum time necessary.
- If in doubt at any time, seek advice from your Senior Officials.
- Always check and double check the status of the circuit or special stage before leaving your post to assist a competitor.
- Protect yourself from extremes of weather, hearing damage, dust and dirt in your eyes. Wear suitable footwear and gloves for handling hot or sharp debris.
- Attend all safety and operational briefings and follow instructions from Senior Officials.
- Be careful when climbing over barriers or climbing up or down from earth banks. Check that flag signals are being shown for your protection.
Read the full story here https://www.fia.com/news/campaign-launched-safeguard-fias-volunteers-and-officials.