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In the end, the end user has to take responsibility, as much as possible, to ensure theirs and the surrounding people safety whilst charging their own batteries. I am happy with LiPo sacks, but if that is the case, I would like to see a construction rule or even a test that they have to comply with, so that we know that if the cell does go, the flames won't escape the sack.
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It is not just a question of personal safety from injury but also damage to 3rd party property.... like the venue!!!
In the case where an accident occurs where all reasonable precautions have been taken and all safety regulations have been observed then insurance companies will handle the financial fallout... however, if that is not the case then the relevant cover will be void and the financial burden will fall on the individual and/or the club as there would then be a case of negligence to answer. Club officials need to be aware that they have a responsibility to ensure that all H&S regulations are adhered to and a failure to do that will see them carry part of the blame in the event of an accident.
The fact of the matter is that the BRCA executive have identified a risk relating to LiPo cells and have introduced a ruling (which I would agree is not as clear and concise as would be ideal) which should reduce that risk to an acceptable level....
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But I also think that we, are racers, should be looking at what people are doing, and maybe 'advising' someone charging incorrectly.
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Absolutely.... clear education on the correct use of equipment would definitely reduce the number of incidents as well.
There will always be accidents with LiPos for one reason or another but with proper education together with flame proof pouches they should become very rare indeed.
What should be of concern to all is the number of people trying to argue their way out of compliance.