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Unread 19-03-2014, 11:38
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Re: New robot rules at Peachtree

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Daniel,
I don't think the email from Peachtree has done anything beyond what is open in R8 and what was reiterated in the Team Update.
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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis View Post
Is it the specific wording of the communication that has everyone upset? Would it have made a difference if, instead of saying "Peachtree Inspectors will be requiring..." it said something like "Peachtree Inspectors will be paying very close attention to R08, and will likely ask teams to have..."?
Al and Jon,

I think the confusion has arisen because of the inconsistency regarding safety locks. The Team Update strongly suggested them, Peachtree and other events have mandated them, while some events have completely ignored them. If there was a Team Update or Q&A that stated these devices were required at all events, I think this would dissipate almost all confusion. It seems puzzling that something as important as safety would be handled on an event by event basis.
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