Job Safety Analysis 2026

Electric Karting Championship – Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

 

Document Purpose:
This JSA outlines the operational workflow of the BSR Electric Karting Championship paddock area, responsibilities of involved personnel, potential risks, and control measures implemented to ensure safe and compliant operations.

 

1. Activity Overview

The paddock area is a temporary operational zone where racing teams set up tents, prepare karts, charge batteries, carry out maintenance, and conduct pre-race procedures.
BSR is responsible for overall paddock coordination, safety oversight, and operational standards.

 

 

2. Responsibilities

BSR Championship Director

Develops and approves the paddock layout plan.

Ensures safe organization of:

  • Karting traffic flow
  • Race participants and spectators flow
  • Battery charging and battery swap zones
  • Fire safety equipment placement
  • Tent anchoring / ballasting
  • Lighting (if needed)
  • Emergency services access routes

Issues mandatory safety instructions in case of:

  • Weather changes
  • Nearby infrastructure sensitivity (airport, military base, helipad, etc.)
  • Operational hazards

Coordinates paddock setup and teardown process.
Has authority to pause or modify operations for safety reasons.

 

Team Representatives

Responsible for safe installation and removal of:

  • Tents
  • Karting equipment
  • Tools and toolboxes
  • Batteries

Ensure personnel follow paddock safety rules.
Follow all directions issued by the BSR Championship Director.
Manage their internal risk controls (e.g., fire extinguisher readiness, battery handling).

 

BSR Racing Director

  • Supervises paddock teardown
  • Coordinates trailer access and loading order
  • Ensures teams follow safe removal procedures

 

 

3. Process Breakdown (Steps → Risks → Controls)

Below is the JSA in standard operational structure:

 

Step 1 – Paddock Planning & Initial Layout

Description:
BSR creates a detailed paddock plan showing tent locations, team areas, charging zones, kart entry/exit routes, race participants and spectators routes, and emergency access.

Key Risks:

  • Congested flow of karts or race participants and spectators
  • Incorrect tent positioning leading to instability or blocking emergency access
  • Improper placement of battery charging areas

Control Measures:

  • Pre-designed layout shared with teams in advance
  • Mandatory briefing for all teams
  • Adjustments made on-site as required
  • BSR director verifies compliance with plan

 

Step 2 – Team Arrival & Equipment Setup

Description:
Teams place their tents, karting equipment, toolboxes, and batteries according to the approved plan.

Key Risks:

  • Lifting injuries from heavy items (tents, tools, kart chassis)
  • Tent instability due to insufficient ballast
  • Uncontrolled interaction between moving vehicles and race participants or spectators

Control Measures:

  • Teams responsible for safe manual handling and stable tent setup
  • Tent ballasting according to site-specific requirements (wind, proximity to helipad, etc.)
  • BSR director inspects anchor systems
  • Clear movement routes established for both karts and race participants/spectators

 

Step 3 – Operational Phase (Race Day Paddock Activity)

Description:
Normal championship operations: kart preparation, battery swaps, charging processes, maintenance, and continuous movement.

Key Risks:

  • Collision between karts and race participants or spectators
  • Battery handling hazards (high voltage, weight, thermal risk)
  • Fire risks
  • Weather exposure (wind, rain, lightning)
  • Poor visibility in night sessions

Control Measures:

  • Designated kart traffic lanes and operational speed limits
  • Battery swap zone clearly marked and monitored
  • Only trained personnel handle batteries
  • Fire extinguishers positioned at every tent
  • Emergency access kept open
  • Lighting installed for low-visibility periods
  • Weather monitoring + BSR mandatory directives if conditions worsen

 

Step 4 – Adverse Situations & Adaptations

Description:
If heavy rain, wind, storm warnings, or conflicts with nearby infrastructure occur, adaptations must be made.

Key Risks:

  • Tent collapse
  • Electrical hazards
  • Interference with airport/military operations
  • Event disruption affecting race participants and spectators

Control Measures:

  • Teams make first-level adjustments (closing tents, reducing equipment exposure)
  • BSR director may issue non-negotiable operational modifications, including:
    • Suspension of on-track activity
    • Tent reinforcement or evacuation
    • Battery charging halt
    • Area closures
  • Communication via radio/PA system

 

Step 5 – Paddock Teardown & Exit

Description:
Teams pack equipment, remove tents, load trailers; BSR coordinates access.

Key Risks:

  • Heavy lifting injuries
  • Uncoordinated trailer movement
  • Equipment falling or collapsing during teardown
  • Unexpected presence of race participants or spectators in teardown area

Control Measures:

  • Racing Director coordinates trailer entry and exit schedule
  • Teams ensure stable packing and proper load securing
  • Area supervisors monitor high-risk lifting operations
  • Paddock perimeter controlled to prevent access by participants or spectators during teardown

 

 

4. Overview of Equipment & Risk Levels

Several types of equipment are used within the paddock, each carrying a different level of operational risk:

  • Tents (3×6 m): Weighing approximately 40–70 kg, tents present a medium risk due to their size and sensitivity to wind. Proper ballasting is essential to maintain stability.
  • Tent Ballast: Individual ballast weights range from 15–30 kg and carry a low risk. They are mandatory in specific environments, such as locations near helipads or strong wind zones.
  • Toolboxes: Typically weighing between 10–100 kg, toolboxes introduce a medium manual handling risk. Safe lifting practices and proper placement are required.
  • Karting Units: Kart chassis and complete karts weigh approximately 70–120 kg and carry a medium risk related to movement, maneuvering, and lifting during maintenance operations.
  • Fire Safety Equipment: Fire extinguishers (around 5 kg) present a low risk and are required in every team tent as part of fire prevention protocols.
  • Batteries: Racing batteries weigh 12–32 kg and are classified as high risk due to electrical hazards, thermal characteristics, and manual handling considerations. Only trained personnel should handle battery operations.

 

 

5. Responsibility & Decision-Making Structure

A clear hierarchy ensures safe, coordinated paddock operations and effective response to any situation.

 

5.1. Event General Organizer Management

Role: Top-level authority for venue safety and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:

  • Approves overall event framework and safety requirements
  • Coordinates with venue owners, airport/military/security services
  • Ensures emergency access and essential infrastructure
    Authority: May override operations for public or venue safety reasons

 

5.2. BSR Championship Director

Role: Operational leader of paddock and karting activity.
Responsibilities:

  • Approves paddock layout and flow (karts + participants/spectators)
  • Oversees charging zones, fire safety, tent anchoring, lighting
  • Issues mandatory safety instructions and weather-related directives
  • Coordinates paddock setup and teardown
    Authority: Can modify or stop operations at any time for safety

 

5.3. Race Team Director

Role: Manager of each team’s internal operations.
Responsibilities:

  • Safe setup/removal of tents, tools, karts, batteries
  • Ensures team follows BSR safety rules and briefings
  • Maintains internal equipment safety (fire extinguishers, battery handling)
    Authority: Can stop team operations; must follow BSR directives

 

5.4. Drivers & Mechanics

Role: Execute kart preparation, maintenance, and battery handling.
Responsibilities:

  • Follow all BSR safety instructions
  • Safely operate and move karts; maintain awareness of movement lanes
  • Report hazards immediately
    Authority: May cease work if unsafe

 

5.5. Others (Media, Volunteers, Spectators)

Role: Non-operational participants within event areas.
Responsibilities:

  • Follow designated areas and safety instructions
  • Avoid restricted zones
    Authority: No operational decision rights

 

5.6. Coordinated Decision Chain (Compact Summary)

1.        Event General Organizer – Final authority for venue/public safety

2.        BSR Championship Director – Full control of paddock & karting operations

3.        Race Team Directors – Responsible for team-level safety and workflow

4.        Drivers & Mechanics – Execute tasks safely within defined rules

5.        Others – Must follow instructions; no operational authority