Elements and Performance Criteria
- Open track for use.
- Track is inspected for safety compliance .
- Track barriers, signs and/or cones are placed on 'no-go' areas.
- Track access notices are displayed and lights switched on if required.
- Paperwork for registering track use is prepared.
- Medical supervision is confirmed as required for nominated track regulations.
- Monitor track use.
- Compliance of drivers, riders or attendants with safe operating procedures and use of personal protective equipment is enforced.
- Gear is inspected for compliance with rules of racing and irregularities are reported to stewards.
- Animal care and welfare procedures are enforced and stewards notified of incidents, accidents or near misses.
- Traffic is controlled .
- Dangerous greyhounds or horses are identified and drivers, riders or attendants directed to remove them from track.
- Strategies are employed to reduce the risk of potential problems escalating into major hazards.
- Close track.
- Track closure is announced and access by others is controlled.
- Verification that all greyhounds or horses are off course is obtained.
- Damage or wear and tear to the track and surrounds is identified and reported to appropriate persons.
- Control of track is handed back to grounds staff.
- Reports on track use are completed and filed.