The ACU Ramps Up its Safety Efforts with New Defibrillator Initiative

The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) is continuing its efforts to enhance the safety around motorcycle racing, after purchasing 50 automated external defibrillators (AED) in a bid to support event organisers across the UK.

The ACU has played a key role in supporting a variety of racing events, from motocross and enduro, all the way to MotoGP and World Superbike, as well as the Isle of Man TT.

Now, thanks to this latest initiative the ACU is hoping to improve the medical service that’s already provided at ACU-permitted events. Each AED is weatherproof, easy to use, and suitable for adult and youth patients.

The ACU says that it hopes that by having defibrillators on-site it will provide extra reassurance in the event of a competitor or spectator medical emergency. The governing body has also installed an AED at its headquarters in Rugby, in support of staff workers and visitors.

The medical equipment has been provided through a partnership with WEL Medical, which specialises in the defibrillator sector.

ACU Secretary General, Matthew Edwards-Wear, said: “If someone suffers a cardiac event, having the right equipment to hand can make a critical difference. Defibrillators are designed to be simple to operate and can save lives when used quickly.

“We’re proud to support this initiative and grateful to WEL Medical for their involvement in helping us offer this equipment to event organisers.”

According to the ACU, a leading reason behind the new initiative is that AEDs are commonly used as the best-practice provisions across a number of public venues and sporting environments.

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