A. Corner worker preparation

1. Clothing and attire

a. Wear a white shirt and trousers, cotton if possible. No shorts, no sandals, no red or yellow shirts or jackets. This includes rain or foul weather gear.

b. Belt to anchor radio.

c. Gloves, to protect your hands (bright orange for visibility, cotton or leather for safety).

d. Hat or cap to protect your head from the sun, and shade your eyes. May be used with a cloth towel to shade your neck.

e. Rain suit or foul weather gear. A large plastic trash bag will suffice.

2. Equipment

a. Whistle, to attract attention.

b. Pencil and pad for notes (example: Passing on a waving yellow flag).

c. Binoculars to observe a rider at distance (optional).

d. Cooler for snacks, water and soft drinks (no alcoholic beverages).

e. Bug repellant

f. Sunscreen

3. Conduct

a. Professional and above reproach at all times.

b. Use of personal vehicles, motorcycles or pit bikes is allowed at many tracks. However, hot laps or excessive speed will not be allowed in the paddock, pits or on the track while en route to and from your corner station. (No exceptions.)

c. Competitors who crash or have mechanical difficulties during a race or practice session may be emotionally charged (adrenaline). This may give rise to abnormal behavior. Ignore this behavior, offer assistance in moving both the rider and his equipment to a safe location. Ask if they want medical attention or if they need the crash truck for transportation back to the paddock. Encourage the rider to sit down and relax until the race in progress is completed. Inform the rider you have requested the recovery vehicle.

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