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CRASH Card for rider safety
An innovative new scheme to aid paramedics treating fallen riders has been rolled out across New South WalesHornsby Shire Council on Sydney's northern fringe has launched the free CRASH Card scheme for motorcyclists, with the support of NSW Ambulance the NSW Police Force seeing it rolled out across the rest of New South Wales.
The CRASH Card slips inside a helmet lining. On one side the acronym 'CRASH' takes anyone attending the accident through a series of 'first response' steps, while the other side provides the rider's details including their name, age, blood type, medical history and next of kin/medication information.
A red dot sticker is placed on the right-hand side of the helmet to prompt paramedics to check for the card, if it's safe to remove the helmet.
"The information supplied with the card reinforces the importance of the correct removal of helmets, and that only trained personnel should attempt to remove it," states a media release from Hornsby Shire Council.
The scheme originated in the UK thanks to Ian Burrell, a paramedic and motorcyclist. Established in the UK in 2009, it has since spread to Northern Ireland and parts of the US and Europe.
Jason Stone, NSW Ambulance Acting Deputy Director Metropolitan Operations North, said the scheme has great merit.
"I have no doubt that this card will greatly assist paramedics when assessing patients at the scene of a motorcycle collision, as the card will provide them with vital medical information about the patient while treating," he said.
Chief Inspector Phillip Brooks of NSW Police was also quick to throw his support behind the CRASH Card.
"This is a very important initiative in ensuring the overall safety of the motorcycle riding community, particularly in the event of a crash," he said.
"I encourage riders to take advantage of this important opportunity that will greatly assist emergency services."
A total of 29 motorcyclists have died in NSW this year to June 28, the number up two from last year.
To register for a CRASH Card, visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/crashcard.
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