Quote Originally Posted by Witton Park View Post
I note that you don't say mandatory by the HSE.

The FRA in the role of Fell Running are something akin to the HSE. The RO is equivalent to a business or organisation.

What the FRA have done (with kit as an example) is to say that all races of a certain spec must mandate the carrying of this kit adn must have some sort of scrutiny of that kit, in some instances with the number of inspections also mandated.

Contrast that with the HSE who would adopt a stance of "You the RO must assess what kit is appropriate for your event and then decide how you want to handle that in terms of mandating it, recommending it, kit checking....."
Let's cut through this nonsense. It doesn't matter who's prescribes the minimum kit requirements because once they file down to competitors many will just think 'that'll do.'