Safety Framework
| Principles | |||
| All racetracks will undergo a safety and grading assessment at least once every two years | All tracks will operate under a valid Track Licence issued annually | Each event will have a valid WA Speedway Commission Permit, with a post-event Stewards’ Report provided | All officials and scrutineers will hold valid WA Speedway Commission accreditation |
| Track Assessment for venue safety (2 yearly) | Check that critical safety improvements are completed | Racing divisions are consistent with Track Grade | Stewards/ Officials & Scrutineers accreditation and development program delivered annually |
| Safety Improvement Plan issued for Club Risk Management processes | Annual check that risk assessments are undertaken | Accreditation of officials is checked | Accreditation program reviewed regularly to reflect industry changes |
| Land owners informed of safety improvement needs | Currency of Public Liability insurances checked | 1st Aid, emergency and safety features in place for an event | Safety processes advised and understood |
| Track Grade issued | Ready to operate at Track Grade issued | Drivers licences and vehicle log books are checked at events, and the Chief Steward returns a report for each event | Other training needs identified |
Shared Benefits
The Safety Governance Framework provides a number of benefits for speedway clubs, promoters, associations, government and their stakeholders. Some of the benefits include:
- Provides a systematic process of safety checks and balances
- Provides confidence that safety measures are in place
- Provides for a consistent and coordinated state-wide system
- Safety is assessed by people with specialist speedway knowledge
- Independent of any insurer or insurance product
- Provides an avenue for sharing the latest safety information and useful tips
- Specialist training is delivered in regional centres
- Assistance for clubs/ promoters with risk management systems and information to meet Duty of Care obligations
- A body of knowledge is collected that can be used to identify trends and emerging issues in the sport
- Provides a back-up to a club’s record keeping on events (e.g. if a claim was brought and an incident on a certain night needed verifying)
- Information about venue safety advised to land owners by people who understand speedway
- Source of independent information for local government and their insurers to understand their assets and assess risks and liabilities
- Single source of information about the sport for state government (e.g. health department reporting, a consideration as part of Department of Sport and Recreation grant assessments)
- Confidence that speedway as an industry is self-regulating and self-managing.
