Citation

Kiely P, Noonan D, Parsons J, Pettet T. Proc. Australas. Road Safety Res. Policing Educ. Conf. 2002; 6(2): 103-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, copyright holder varies, Publisher Monash University)

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Abstract

Western Australia is characterized by vast travelling distances and geographical isolation. In many of areas of the state, the minimum response time for emergency services is measured in hours - up to several hours. This paper details the trial of Emergency Location Discs - roadside markers which enable improved identification of and accuracy in reporting the location of road crashes or other emergencies, facilitating faster response times by emergency service personnel in attending the scene and casualty treatment. The Emergency Location Discs project was developed as an inter-agency collaborative effort. The markers have been designed to provide those reporting a crash with important details with which to identify the scene. This initiative addresses the objective of "early detection of crashes" as documented in the WA Road Safety Strategy for optimized trauma services. Undertaken as a twelve month trial (in progress) within a defined geographic area, the development, implementation process and promotional activities are reported in this paper.