Operations Rule Interpretation or Procedure – Safety Training Assessment 8 January 2015 Operations Rule Procedure No. OPRI-15-01 Safety Training Assessment Date: 8 January 2015 Procedure Number OPRI-15-01 Reviewed By National Official’s Co-ordinator Drafted By Version Implementation Date Operations Director V1 – 08 01 2015 Immediate Approved by CEO On Scheduled Review Date 8 January 2015 1 December 2016 Background The Board of Karting Australia hold as an imperative that our sporting competitions should be fun, fair, well run, and provide the best value for money that is achievable, in a quality environment where people can participate for the simple enjoyment of sport and to be able to strive for success at elite levels. Inherent in this is that our sport must be conducted in the safest possible environment at all time. It is essential that all drivers have a clear understanding of the basic safety requirements of the sport before they obtain their first licence and begin driving on all KA licenced Race Tracks. The sport of kart racing is great fun but it can present many dangerous scenarios to not just the competitors but also to the parents/guardians/support crew of competitors. The Safety Training Assessment will be used to introduce specific safety aspects of the sport to new participants. On the successful completion of this assessment they will be allowed to participate in KA sanctioned karting activities, specifically practicing on a KA licenced race tracks. Extract Of Rule - Competition Rules Chapter 4 Competition Licences Rule 7 Safety Training Assessment a) After completing a licence application, a Driver is required to successfully complete a Safety Training Assessment. b) The Safety Training Assessment encompasses the key safety elements to participate in KA sanctioned karting activities. c) The Safety Training Assessment may be arranged through a Club or the State Association. *Note: Applicable to all persons applying for a new KA licence (not licence renewals.) Procedure Before any Driver shall be permitted to practice on a KA licenced Race Track they are required to undergo a Safety Training Assessment. This training assessment shall have the following key elements and are detailed in the Assessment Record that must be completed by an Official of a Club affiliated with KA: Equipment and Apparel Check Inspection of karting equipment and apparel to be used. Overview of the practice arrangements in place at the facility Private and general practice requirements at the facility Access to and safe use of the paddock (no driving of karts in the paddock area) Safety requirements for private practice Control of general practice and racing at the facility.