RCNI Safety Statement

Safety Statement

Safety Policy

It is the club’s policy to do all that is reasonably practicable to safeguard its members against injury or other loss, arising from club activities. Responsibility for this policy is primarily that of the Management Committee. However, safety is the responsibility of every member.

Each member is expected to always act thoughtfully and responsibly and must never carelessly or knowingly do anything which could cause loss or injury to themselves or others.

The policy describes the arrangements, which exist for safety within the club. Compliance with all aspects of the Safety Statement whilst being mandatory is also in the best interest of every member.

Assignment of responsibility

Committee:

  • Monitoring the effectiveness of the Safety Policy within the club.
  • Inform members of the location of this statement and make it easily accessible.
  • Periodic safety inspections
  • Discuss accidents at committee meetings.
  • Record as many details as possible with any reported accident
  • Consequently, upon review of the reports the committee will take any necessary policy decisions for the correction of undesirable accident trends.

Members:

  • Members will park in the car parking area in a safe place. If in doubt, a committee member may advise.
  • While driving on the premises members will keep below 5mph and drive safely.
  • Care will be always taken in the pits area.
  • No models should be operated outside of the track boundaries.
  • Members should always walk and not run within the area.
  • All batteries (including Lipo, LiFe, NiMh etc.) must be charged in a fireproof protective Lipo Sack. If discharging a battery in any other way apart from using it in a model, the battery must be in a Lipo Sack. Any member found not using a Lipo charging sack or using an incorrect sack will have sanctions taken against them.
  • Bottles containing Nitro Fuel (Nitromethane) should be kept away from open flames, heater or any sources of ignition while attending the venue.
  • When putting a car on the track, it should be placed in the Pit Lane area next to the rostrum before being driven onto the track.
  • Only those marshalling or racing should be within the track area.
  • When marshalling, the marshal’s safety is paramount. They should always check it is safe to move before recovering a crashed car. The marshal’s safety comes before returning a car to the track.
  • All accidents must be reported to the committee. This must be done by the person involved in the accident, or if this is not possible any other member who attended the time of the accident.
  • Cars should never be stopped on the straight section of the track.
  • If any member sees another person at the track doing something they feel is unsafe, they should say it to the person involved or if they are uncomfortable to do this, inform a committee member.

Notes:

The club provides a First Aid Kit which is held at Race Control. There are Fire Extinguishers also held at Race control.

If there is any requirement to use these, the Committee should be informed so they can organise the replacement of anything that is required.

Lipo Charging Bags

Lipo charging bags are bags designed to contain a fire in the case of an accident when charging a lithium polymer battery. They are made from fire proof material (e.g. Fibre Glass) and are sealable. No other type of bag or box should be used.

Nitro Fuel

Nitro fuel (nitromethane), like all fuels, is highly flammable product. It is critical that you do not smoke near this product and keep stored away open flames, heater, or any sources of ignition. Clear up any nitro fuel spills and ensure to dispose of rags responsibly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Created 12/01/2024 – Ashley Tsang