Appendix iii

ACTION IN CASE OF INCIDENT.

In the event of an incident of a car reported missing:

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RADIO UNATTENDED.

Start Radio Marshals.

1. Upon receipt of competitor number check that it did actually enter stage.

2. Inform Stage Commander and Stage Safety Officer of the situation.

3. Ask subsequent competitors to look for missing vehicle and report any findings to officials at the stop line.

4. Pass the competitor number(s) of the vehicles that have been asked to investigate to stage finish radio.

Finish Radio Marshals.

1. Upon receipt of competitor number check that it has not exited the stage.

2. Inform stop line officials of the situation.

3. Question subsequent competitors arriving at the stop line to ascertain if they have seen the missing vehicle.

4. Update control and event officials with any relevant information received.

Control.

1. Verify with start radio that missing competitor did enter the stage.

2. Verify with finish radio that missing competitor has not completed the stage.

3. Initiate a radio search through stage to ascertain last known location of missing competitor.

4. Contact the Positive Reporting system, if in use, to locate the missing competitor

5. Once the general area is known where the missing competitor maybe, instigate a foot search from both sides of the known area.

6. Update stage radios and event officials with relevant information.

Mid Point Radio Marshals.

1. Upon hearing that a competitor is missing, check your paperwork to establish if the competitor in question has passed your location or not. Be ready to answer control when called.

2. If you are asked to carry out a foot search ensure that you have the manpower to do so. Co-opt marshals if necessary but stress that it is vital they do not remain with the vehicle if located. They must report back to a radio immediately.

3. REMEMBER THE STAGE IS STILL LIVE WITH COMPETING TRAFFIC.

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Appendix iv

ACTION IN THE CASE OF A STAGE HOLD

In the event of a request being received to temporarily suspend the stage

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RADIO UNATTENDED.

Control.

1. Advise Stage Commander with the reason for the request and the name of the person making the request.

2. If the stage is held request total number of competitors into stage from stage start radio and the numbers of the last three vehicles to enter and time of last vehicle.

3. Pass these details to finish radio and ask them to inform you when the last vehicle has completed the stage together with total number of vehicles to complete.

4. Keep a close check on any competing vehicles that have been reported as stationary in stage in case they restart.

5. Alert Stage Safety Team of the situation and advise them to go to a ready status.

6. Check that you have the 999 information relevant to the incident to hand.

7. Maintain timed log of all actions taken during the processing of the incident.

8. Upon completion on incident make sure all stage personnel are aware  and check viability of stage with all stage radios prior to a restart.

Start Radio Marshals.

1. Maintain contact with Stage Commander and update with information gained by monitoring your radio.

2. Update control with all actions taken by the Stage Commander or the Stage Safety Officer relating to the stage stoppage.

3. Complete your stage admin . ready to supply control with details as 2 above.

4. Maintain timed log of all actions taken during the processing of the incident.

5. Upon completion of the incident be prepared for a stage restart and to supply control with restart vehicle details.

Finish Radio Marshals.

1. If you are the point of contact which has requested a stage hold, ensure that you have clear, concise and accurate information regarding the details of the request and the person making the request.

2. Maintain contact with Stop Line Officials and update with relevant information.

3. Complete your stage admin. Ready to supply control with details as 3 above together with any information you may have regarding vehicles stopped in stage.

4. Update control with any relevant information received.

5. Maintain timed log of all actions taken during the processing of the incident.

6. Upon completion of the incident be prepared for a stage restart and to receive information regarding restart vehicle.

Mid Point Radio Marshals.

1. If you are the point of contact which has requested a stage hold, ensure that you have clear, concise and accurate information regarding the details of the request and the person making the request.

2. Assist control in any way possible to process the incident effectively and efficiently.

3. Maintain timed log of all actions taken during the processing of the incident.

4. If you are not directly involved, monitor the transmissions as you may have relevant information which would be useful.

5. Carry out a check sheet audit to verify which competitors you have had past your location.

6. Once the stage is held, advise control immediately of any unauthorised movement on stage. (This includes competitors who had previously stopped on stage but have now restarted).

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