Alright everyone it's getting close to that time. Less than two weeks before the big event in Tellico. As the safety coordinator I'd thought I would go ahead and get people prepared for some essential things that need to be done.
1st and formost is our safety on the trails. In order to do that we need a few things.
1. First Aid Kit
2. Emergency contact for each member
3. tow strap
4. tree saver
5. snatch block
6. winch
7. cell phone
8. handheld radio
9. cb
10. water
11. Hi lift
12. Who knows Emergency rescue?
13. fire extinguisher (all vehicles are required to have one) they are no more than $10
14. functioning parking brake, lights,
horn, decent tire tread, full size spare and seatbelts.
Tags and Insurance unless you are trailering your vehicle.
15.Each member should have as much recovery/safety gear
as possible for their own sake.
Winch for example is optional. Brakes, lights, tires
and insurance are not.
What else?
I personally think that every driver should be required to have #8. There are many in the club like myself who have more than one for those who don't have them. But a count of who does and who doesn't before the trip might be a good idea.
#1 should be required for any group and at least have one for every five vehicles partaking in an event. Or one very large one.
#2 should be required. If you get injured on the trail. I would think you would want us to call someone. At least two people should have this list.
#3 Should be required and at least two for more than ten vehicles
#4 If your winching from a tree you have to have one. We are not here to tear up the environment.
#5 this should be required and more than one if more than ten vehicles.
#6 it's no necessary but would be very nice. A come-a-long or Hi-lift (#11) would work but at least one of something per 5 vehicles.
#7 at least one per 5 vehicles. (I don't see this being a problem)
#8 this one device has proven to be a life saver as well as a time saver. Nothing worse than a bunch of people yelling out there windows at each other. If you have a loud vehicle like mine I'd suggest an earphone to hear what everyone is saying.
#9 I have no idea on this one but some other clubs use them and I think they are a requirement for GSMTR. Something to discuss.
#10 I have no idea how much but Alex usually carries 5 gallons with him at all times. I'm pretty sure we cannot live without water nor our cruisers.
#11 discussed in the #6 items. It seems every time we go out wheeling we use one of these things.
#12 If i was in trouble on the trail I would like the person most qualified for the job to help me. If we know peoples qualifications before the event we have a better chance of surviving an accident. Last thing I want to hear if I'm having a heart attack is "Does someone here know CPR?"
#13 is required
So for those of you going please go through your stuff and let me know what you have. That way I can make sure we are covered. Because some of us have more than one above. Those of you who have parking brake issues or other mechanical issues can just e-mail me and we can go over them. The last thing I want is to tell you that you cannot go. We just need to know what is going on so we can make sure everyone on and off the trail remains safe.
Marshall Shepherd
marshall@828rugs.com
Safety Coordinator
Upstate Cruisers
864-414-0563
1st and formost is our safety on the trails. In order to do that we need a few things.
1. First Aid Kit
2. Emergency contact for each member
3. tow strap
4. tree saver
5. snatch block
6. winch
7. cell phone
8. handheld radio
9. cb
10. water
11. Hi lift
12. Who knows Emergency rescue?
13. fire extinguisher (all vehicles are required to have one) they are no more than $10
14. functioning parking brake, lights,
horn, decent tire tread, full size spare and seatbelts.
Tags and Insurance unless you are trailering your vehicle.
15.Each member should have as much recovery/safety gear
as possible for their own sake.
Winch for example is optional. Brakes, lights, tires
and insurance are not.
What else?
I personally think that every driver should be required to have #8. There are many in the club like myself who have more than one for those who don't have them. But a count of who does and who doesn't before the trip might be a good idea.
#1 should be required for any group and at least have one for every five vehicles partaking in an event. Or one very large one.
#2 should be required. If you get injured on the trail. I would think you would want us to call someone. At least two people should have this list.
#3 Should be required and at least two for more than ten vehicles
#4 If your winching from a tree you have to have one. We are not here to tear up the environment.
#5 this should be required and more than one if more than ten vehicles.
#6 it's no necessary but would be very nice. A come-a-long or Hi-lift (#11) would work but at least one of something per 5 vehicles.
#7 at least one per 5 vehicles. (I don't see this being a problem)
#8 this one device has proven to be a life saver as well as a time saver. Nothing worse than a bunch of people yelling out there windows at each other. If you have a loud vehicle like mine I'd suggest an earphone to hear what everyone is saying.
#9 I have no idea on this one but some other clubs use them and I think they are a requirement for GSMTR. Something to discuss.
#10 I have no idea how much but Alex usually carries 5 gallons with him at all times. I'm pretty sure we cannot live without water nor our cruisers.
#11 discussed in the #6 items. It seems every time we go out wheeling we use one of these things.
#12 If i was in trouble on the trail I would like the person most qualified for the job to help me. If we know peoples qualifications before the event we have a better chance of surviving an accident. Last thing I want to hear if I'm having a heart attack is "Does someone here know CPR?"
#13 is required
So for those of you going please go through your stuff and let me know what you have. That way I can make sure we are covered. Because some of us have more than one above. Those of you who have parking brake issues or other mechanical issues can just e-mail me and we can go over them. The last thing I want is to tell you that you cannot go. We just need to know what is going on so we can make sure everyone on and off the trail remains safe.
Marshall Shepherd
marshall@828rugs.com
Safety Coordinator
Upstate Cruisers
864-414-0563
