Research into trackside rescue units

SJ Spode · 18 Jan 2002, 09:16 (Ref:200528)

THE Motorsport Safety Fund (MSF) has enlisted Sheffield Hallam University’s help for a thorough evaluation of the equipment used by trackside rescue units.

University engineering student Richard Abrahams is to take a detailed look at the equipment British Rescue Units are required to carry, together with additional equipment that a number of them carry and new equipment that is becoming available.

He will talk to rescue specialists and members of the UK motorsports community about their views and assess the equipment currently in use. His research will include reporting on equipment that may have been superceded by recent developments and addressing the future for rescue equipment.

Richard will be canvassing members of the motorsports industry for their views and would welcome input from anyone who would like to contribute to this research. He will be using a questionnaire to gather opinion during the research process and is inviting anyone who would like to participate in his study to submit contact details by e-mail to richard.d.abrahams@student.shu.ac.uk

**Stephen Green** · 21 Jan 2002, 14:29 (Ref:202109)

Could I suggest you e-mail this article to the relevant centres of BRSCC, BARC, 750 Motor Club and the myriad of Rescue Units run by the rally guys. I am sure they would be more than willing to help in this matter?

For the BRSCC go to www.brscc.co.uk and I believe the BASRC is www.barc.net

Stephen

SJ Spode · 22 Jan 2002, 09:22 (Ref:202607)

Stephen

Thanks for the suggestions

SJ

**Stephen Green** · 22 Jan 2002, 10:59 (Ref:202628)

Drop me a PM if I can be of further help.

Stephen.

**Stephen Green** · 23 Jan 2002, 12:07 (Ref:203135)

It might be worth you looking in the links section of my Yahoo Club, which can be found at www.clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/themarshalsclub

If we can be of any further help please feel free to ask.

Teletubby · 23 Jan 2002, 21:23 (Ref:203388)

Drop me an email and I'll see what I can do, I look after the 3 BARC HQ (Thruxton) Rescue Units.
Martin

**Stephen Green** · 23 Jan 2002, 21:58 (Ref:203409)

Martin,

Many thanks for your offer of help. It proves that the new marshals forum is a hit straight away!

Regards,

Stephen

SJ Spode · 24 Jan 2002, 11:50 (Ref:203587)

Thanks for the replies. If anyone would like to contribute to the research, I have some copies of the questionnaire that I could mail to you along with a reply paid envelope

I've also got a pdf version that I can e-mail if that's easier for you

If you send me a PM with your details, I'll get one in the mail to you asap

SJ

Muppetrescue · 25 Jan 2002, 07:11 (Ref:204038)

If you can e-mail a form to cgilligan@eurologic.com I can give you info on the two Southern Ireland based MSA licensed race units.

Regards

Colman Gilligan

rick vaux · 28 Jan 2002, 17:18 (Ref:205837)

Just a thought,
as training days are just around the corner,equipment can be seen in use in close up and all its glory,no better way than to assess its working practices dont you think ?

**Stephen Green** · 28 Jan 2002, 18:50 (Ref:205870)

Excellent point Rick.

Mr Spode, maybe you could get Richard to contact the organising club closest to you and ask if it would be possible to attend training days where you should get more information, and first hand to boot!

DarrellB · 28 Jan 2002, 22:09 (Ref:206030)

BARC are arranging a training weekend for marshals at Thruxton on the 16 and 17th of Feb when the rescue units will be carrying out demonstrations of the equipment carried. This might be a good opportunity. Another weekend is scheduled on the 2nd and 3rd of March which is intended to encourage prospective rescue crew by giving interested marshals the opportunity to try out some of the rescue equipment and techniques used by the rescue units. Further information is available from Martin Hunt (teletubby) or contact Karen Coddington (Marshal Secretary) at BARC Thruxton.

SJ Spode · 29 Jan 2002, 09:13 (Ref:206155)

Thanks for this. I'll pass the info on to Richard

Simon

**Stephen Green** · 6 Feb 2002, 22:37 (Ref:211357)

Your questionaire has been passed to the Brands Hatch BRSCC Rescue Unit so hopefully you will hear from them soon!!!

SJ Spode · 7 Feb 2002, 09:19 (Ref:211505)

Thanks again for all your help

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