Compliance Management for Go Karting
Handle kart safety, track compliance, and customer operations with digital tools built for karting venues.
The Challenge
Go karting is inherently high-risk motorsport activity requiring meticulous fleet maintenance, track inspections, customer briefings, and marshal training. Every kart needs checking before every session, tracks need daily inspection, and staff need documented competency. Paper systems can't track which karts are due for maintenance, prove every customer received a briefing, or demonstrate marshal positions when racing incidents occur. Insurance premiums and legal liability depend on comprehensive safety documentation.
How Assistant Manager Solves Go Karting Compliance
Each module is designed to address the specific challenges go karting businesses face every day.
Checklist Management
Karting venues need kart-specific checklists covering brakes, steering, throttle, and safety equipment, plus track inspections that can be repeated throughout operating hours as conditions change
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Pre-session kart checks are rushed during busy periods, with steering, brakes, and throttle not properly tested before customers get in
A mechanical failure during a race causes an incident, and investigation reveals the kart wasn't properly checked - the paper log was ticked without actual inspection
- Track surface and barrier inspections are done once in the morning but conditions change throughout the day as tyres degrade, oil is spilled, and barriers are hit
Track hazards develop during the day without being identified, and the morning's inspection log provides no defence for afternoon incidents
The Solution
How Checklist Management Helps
Kart-by-kart digital checklists with mechanical verification, track inspection scheduling throughout the day, and real-time alerts when checks are overdue
Every kart is documented as checked before every session, track conditions are verified regularly, and managers know instantly when any check is missed
Use Cases:
- • Pre-session kart safety checks with mechanical testing verification
- • Track surface and barrier condition inspections
- • Customer safety equipment checks (helmets, overalls, HANS devices)
- • Marshal post and equipment verification
- • End-of-day kart shutdown and securing procedures
- • Fuel handling and storage compliance
- • Weather-related track condition updates
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Checklist Management
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Pre-session kart checks are rushed during busy periods, with steering, brakes, and throttle not properly tested before customers get in
Real Scenario
"A kart's throttle sticks open mid-race. The driver crashes into barriers at speed. Investigation reveals the pre-session check was completed in 2 minutes for 12 karts - physically impossible to have actually tested each one. The paper log shows 'all checks passed'."
Example 2: Track surface and barrier inspections are done once in the morning but conditions change throughout the day as tyres degrade, oil is spilled, and barriers are hit
Real Scenario
"An oil patch develops after a lunchtime session when a kart leaks. The 3pm session continues without re-inspection. A customer spins on the oil and is injured. Your track inspection was at 9am - 6 hours before the incident."
Employee Scheduling
Karting venues need scheduling that enforces marshal training levels per position - critical corners need experienced staff, and every session needs qualified first aid and race control coverage
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Marshals are scheduled for track positions without checking their training level - new staff end up at critical points like the first corner where experience is essential
Inexperienced marshals make poor decisions during incidents, fail to wave flags correctly, or freeze when rapid response is needed
- First aid qualified staff aren't scheduled for every session, relying on 'someone with a certificate probably being around'
A serious incident occurs with no qualified first aider on site - delayed response worsens the outcome and creates legal exposure
The Solution
How Employee Scheduling Helps
Position-based scheduling with marshal qualification requirements, mandatory first aid coverage verification, and automatic alerts for staffing gaps
Every marshal position is filled by appropriately trained staff, first aid coverage is guaranteed, and scheduling prevents unqualified staff from critical roles
Use Cases:
- • Marshal position scheduling with experience requirements
- • First aid coverage verification for every session
- • Race controller and briefing staff scheduling
- • Mechanic and technical staff coverage
- • Junior session specialist staffing
- • Event and arrive-and-drive session coverage
- • Multi-track venue coordination
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Employee Scheduling
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Marshals are scheduled for track positions without checking their training level - new staff end up at critical points like the first corner where experience is essential
Real Scenario
"There's a collision at Turn 1. The marshal positioned there is on their second day and doesn't know the correct flag signals. They wave a green flag instead of red. Another kart hits the crashed vehicles. Investigation reveals an untrained marshal was at the most critical position."
Example 2: First aid qualified staff aren't scheduled for every session, relying on 'someone with a certificate probably being around'
Real Scenario
"A driver suffers a suspected spinal injury in a crash. Staff don't know proper immobilisation procedures and move the driver incorrectly. The only first aider was scheduled on their day off - nobody noticed the gap."
Training & Development
Karting venues need motorsport-specific training covering ARKS standards, flag signals, incident response, and track-specific procedures - with robust assessment to prove competency
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Marshal training is delivered informally by experienced colleagues, with no documentation of what was covered or assessment of competency
Marshals don't know correct flag procedures, incident response protocols, or emergency procedures - and you can't prove they were trained
- Safety briefing delivery is inconsistent - some staff give detailed briefings, others rush through the basics depending on how busy it is
Customers claim they weren't properly briefed about racing rules or flag signals, undermining your defence when incidents occur
The Solution
How Training & Development Helps
Structured marshal training with flag signal assessments, standardised briefing scripts with completion tracking, and competency certification for each track position
Every marshal demonstrates competency before working critical positions, briefings are consistent and documented, and training records satisfy HSE and insurers
Use Cases:
- • Flag signal and race control procedure training
- • Incident response and first-on-scene training
- • Customer briefing delivery training and scripts
- • First aid certification for motorsport incidents
- • Kart mechanical and safety training for technicians
- • Junior driver handling and supervision training
- • Fire marshal and extinguisher training
- • Position-specific competency assessments
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Training & Development
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Marshal training is delivered informally by experienced colleagues, with no documentation of what was covered or assessment of competency
Real Scenario
"After a serious incident, HSE ask for marshal training records. You have signing-in sheets showing people attended 'training sessions' but no content documentation, no assessment, and no evidence of what they actually learned."
Example 2: Safety briefing delivery is inconsistent - some staff give detailed briefings, others rush through the basics depending on how busy it is
Real Scenario
"A customer causes a collision and is injured. They claim they didn't know what a yellow flag meant or that overtaking wasn't allowed in that section. Your briefing was 'done' but there's no record of what was actually said."
Time Clock & Attendance
Karting venues need attendance tracking that goes beyond clock-in/out to show position assignments during each session - essential for incident investigation and proving adequate supervision
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- There's no record of which marshal was at which position during specific sessions, making incident investigation rely on memory and CCTV
When incidents occur, you can't prove who was supervising each track section or whether marshal positions were actually filled
- Staff working long shifts during busy weekends become fatigued, but there's no visibility of working hours until timesheets are submitted
Fatigued marshals miss incidents or respond slowly, creating safety risk during your busiest and highest-revenue periods
The Solution
How Time Clock & Attendance Helps
Position-based attendance tracking showing which marshal was where, working hours monitoring with fatigue alerts, and session-by-session staffing records
Complete records of who was at each position during every session, automatic Working Time compliance monitoring, and reliable data for incident investigation
Use Cases:
- • Position-based attendance logging per session
- • Marshal rotation and break scheduling
- • Working hours monitoring with fatigue alerts
- • Accurate timesheet generation for payroll
- • Session-by-session staffing records for investigation
- • Overtime tracking during event days
- • Multi-track staff coordination
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Time Clock & Attendance
Real-World Examples
Example 1: There's no record of which marshal was at which position during specific sessions, making incident investigation rely on memory and CCTV
Real Scenario
"A driver is injured at Turn 3. The incident report says Marshal B was positioned there, but they claim they were on a break. Without position tracking, you can't prove whether the corner was supervised when the incident occurred."
Example 2: Staff working long shifts during busy weekends become fatigued, but there's no visibility of working hours until timesheets are submitted
Real Scenario
"A marshal working their third consecutive 10-hour shift fails to notice a kart spinning. The following kart collides at speed. Investigation reveals the marshal was exhausted and had exceeded Working Time Regulations limits."
Risk Assessment
Karting venues need risk assessments that differentiate between arrive-and-drive, corporate, junior, and race series sessions - each with different driver experience levels and risk profiles
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Track risk assessments were created when the venue opened and haven't been updated for layout changes, new barriers, or different kart types
Risk assessments don't reflect current operations - new faster karts on the same barriers, or changed layouts with different corner risks
- Arrive-and-drive sessions, corporate events, and junior sessions all use the same generic risk assessment despite having very different risk profiles
When an incident occurs during a junior session, investigation finds no specific risk assessment for children racing - just a generic adult assessment
The Solution
How Risk Assessment Helps
Activity-specific risk assessments for different session types, fleet-linked assessments that update when karts change, and automatic review triggers for layout modifications
Every session type has appropriate risk assessment, fleet changes trigger risk reviews, and track modifications are automatically flagged for reassessment
Use Cases:
- • Track-specific risk assessments by session type
- • Junior and cadet karting risk assessments
- • Corporate and group session risk assessments
- • Race series and competitive event assessments
- • New fleet and kart upgrade risk reviews
- • Layout change and barrier modification assessments
- • Wet weather and reduced visibility assessments
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Risk Assessment
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Track risk assessments were created when the venue opened and haven't been updated for layout changes, new barriers, or different kart types
Real Scenario
"You upgrade to faster karts. A driver crashes at a corner that was safe with slower karts but dangerous at higher speeds. Your risk assessment was written for the old fleet - nobody reassessed when speeds increased."
Example 2: Arrive-and-drive sessions, corporate events, and junior sessions all use the same generic risk assessment despite having very different risk profiles
Real Scenario
"A 10-year-old is injured during a junior session. Parents' solicitors discover your risk assessment covers 'general karting' with no mention of junior-specific risks like smaller drivers in adult-sized karts or reduced reaction times."
Accident & Incident Records
Karting venues see frequent minor incidents that need quick documentation, plus occasional serious incidents requiring comprehensive evidence - and need to track recurring mechanical issues across the fleet
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Racing incidents are recorded briefly in a logbook with no structured information about kart numbers, track conditions, marshal observations, or customer statements
When insurance claims or investigations follow, you have minimal documentation and rely on memory weeks or months after the incident
- Mechanical issues and near-misses during sessions aren't formally recorded - staff just pull the kart off track and fix it
Recurring problems with specific karts aren't identified until they cause incidents, and you can't demonstrate proactive maintenance
The Solution
How Accident & Incident Records Helps
Structured incident forms with kart tracking, track condition notes, marshal statements, and photo evidence, plus mechanical fault logging linked to fleet maintenance
Every incident has complete documentation for insurance and investigation, mechanical faults are tracked per kart, and patterns identify problem vehicles before serious incidents
Use Cases:
- • Racing incident documentation with kart and driver details
- • Mechanical fault logging linked to fleet records
- • Track condition notes at time of incident
- • Marshal and witness statement capture
- • Photo evidence of damage and track conditions
- • RIDDOR determination for serious incidents
- • Insurance claim evidence packages
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Accident & Incident Records
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Racing incidents are recorded briefly in a logbook with no structured information about kart numbers, track conditions, marshal observations, or customer statements
Real Scenario
"A customer claims whiplash from a rear-end collision 6 months ago. Your logbook says 'customer hit from behind, first aid given'. No kart numbers, no witness statements, no track condition notes, no photos. You can't demonstrate what happened or defend the claim."
Example 2: Mechanical issues and near-misses during sessions aren't formally recorded - staff just pull the kart off track and fix it
Real Scenario
"Kart 7 has had 'sticky brakes' reported verbally three times in a month. Nobody logged it. On the fourth occasion, the brakes fail completely and the driver crashes. Investigation reveals a known recurring fault that was never formally recorded or investigated."
COSHH Assessments
Karting venues use flammable fuels, lubricants, and track chemicals daily - proper COSHH management is essential for staff safety and HSE compliance
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Fuel, 2-stroke oil, brake fluid, and track cleaning chemicals are used without COSHH assessments, and staff handle fuels without documented safe procedures
A fuel spillage or chemical exposure occurs without proper first aid response, and HSE find no COSHH management in place
- Track cleaning chemicals and degreaser are used by staff who don't know correct dilution or safe handling procedures
Chemicals are overused causing track surface issues, or underused providing inadequate cleaning - and staff are exposed without proper protection
The Solution
How COSHH Assessments Helps
COSHH management for fuels, lubricants, and track chemicals, mobile SDS access for first aid response, and integration with mechanic training records
Every chemical has proper assessment and handling procedures, staff can access safety information instantly, and fuel handling is properly documented
Use Cases:
- • Petrol and racing fuel COSHH assessments
- • 2-stroke oil and lubricant management
- • Brake fluid and hydraulic fluid handling
- • Track cleaning and degreaser assessments
- • Tyre cleaner and rubber treatment chemicals
- • Staff training records for fuel handling
- • Mobile SDS access for first aid response
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COSHH Assessments
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Fuel, 2-stroke oil, brake fluid, and track cleaning chemicals are used without COSHH assessments, and staff handle fuels without documented safe procedures
Real Scenario
"A mechanic is splashed with petrol while refuelling karts. They wash their hands with soap but develop a skin reaction. Investigation reveals no COSHH assessment for fuel handling, no PPE requirement documented, and no first aid procedure for fuel exposure."
Example 2: Track cleaning chemicals and degreaser are used by staff who don't know correct dilution or safe handling procedures
Real Scenario
"Staff use neat degreaser on an oil spill instead of diluted solution. The track surface is damaged and becomes slippery when it rains. Investigation reveals no COSHH assessment and no training on correct product use."
HR Management
Karting venues need to track marshal grades, flag certifications, first aid qualifications, and mechanical competencies - with mobile access to critical information at trackside
The Problems
Why This Matters for Go Karting
- Marshal qualifications, flag certification, and first aid status are tracked on spreadsheets that aren't updated when certificates expire or staff complete training
Staff work positions they're not qualified for, and inspectors or insurers find gaps in competency documentation
- Staff emergency contacts and medical information are collected on paper forms during induction and locked in the office - inaccessible trackside during incidents
When staff are injured, first aiders can't access medical information or contact next of kin until someone unlocks the office
The Solution
How HR Management Helps
Complete marshal profiles with certification tracking, position-qualification linking, mobile access to emergency information trackside
All marshal qualifications are current with automatic alerts, scheduling can verify competency for each position, and emergency information is accessible anywhere on site
Use Cases:
- • Marshal grade and certification tracking
- • Flag signal certification management
- • First aid and emergency response qualifications
- • Mechanic and technical competencies
- • Position qualification matrix for scheduling
- • Emergency contact quick access from trackside
- • Staff medical information for first aid
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HR Management
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Marshal qualifications, flag certification, and first aid status are tracked on spreadsheets that aren't updated when certificates expire or staff complete training
Real Scenario
"Your insurance audit requests marshal training records. The spreadsheet shows 8 trained marshals - but two have left, one's certification expired 6 months ago, and two are listed who never completed training. You actually have 3 qualified marshals."
Example 2: Staff emergency contacts and medical information are collected on paper forms during induction and locked in the office - inaccessible trackside during incidents
Real Scenario
"A marshal is hit by a kart and knocked unconscious. While waiting for ambulance, first aiders need to know about medical conditions and contact family - but personnel files are locked in the office building 50 metres from the track."
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