Yep. They do.I've been looking at some enduro races recently and they all have a list of compulsory items that must be carried.
First aid kits, tubes, mobile phone, torch and things like that.
Do they ever check if people are carrying these items ?
I put my first aid kit to good use at the kona odyssey last year. Bandaged up a split head. Was pretty messy. Surgical gloves and roll of surgical tape (in this case) was invaluable. I have been to a few first aid seminars but don't have any first aid certificates / tickets as such. The poor fella wasn't in great shape but managed to finish the ride. I believe he spent a bit of time in the first aid tent at the end of the ride.No, but what's going to happen when someone does more harm than good and sues the organisation, or person? I guess I worry a bit about what message it's sending by saying "you must have this" - is there then an expectation it's to be used? Many also don't specify what has to be in the first aid kit, so it really does sound like a bit of ass-covering.
No one will ever get brought before a court if in stopping to help someone that is in need of first aid assistance, if and when they apply common sense in stopping to assist.No, but what's going to happen when someone does more harm than good and sues the organisation, or person?
You sound like an American.....No, but what's going to happen when someone does more harm than good and sues the organisation, or person?
In OZ the so-called 'Good Samaritan' act means that you will never be convicted of any wrongdoing when administering first aid provided you did your best and obtained the permission (direct or implied) of the patient.No, but what's going to happen when someone does more harm than good and sues the organisation, or person?
I use an elastic gauze bandage that sticks to itself. It doesn't need the clips or tape to hold it closed and it stretches and sticks with muscle movement. Ideal for calves and thighs that change shape whilst riding. Doesn't stick to skin and hair like tape.Both times at Buller had to use first aid kit. Once on myself with a graze and the other on someone else who had gashed their leg open. I would carry one even if rules didn't require one. It is really the gauze bandages which come in most useful as smaller injuries you tend to just tough it out and keep riding.
This is why they have the good samaritan act, so that you can't be sued for stopping and rendering first aid.No one will ever get brought before a court if in stopping to help someone that is in need of first aid assistance, if and when they apply common sense in stopping to assist.
If everyone that stops to aid in some form of first aid assistance, whether it be apply a simple roll bandage to breaking someone's ribs in performing cardiac compressions in CPR. No one would ever stop to aid another human being. When you do a first aid course this is one of the first things they tell you.
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First aid laws protect your from that. And in what circumstance would you do more harm then good?No, but what's going to happen when someone does more harm than good and sues the organisation, or person?