What is the safety protocols in Nordic Combined?

Safety requirements of both ski jumping and cross-country apply. Athletes must comply with helmet requirements for jumping.

Section 8: Safety Considerations

FIS-approved helmet mandatory for all jumps; chin strap must be fastened
Competition jury monitors wind conditions continuously; jumping halted if crosswind exceeds safe thresholds (typically >3 m/s sustained crosswind)
In-run gate adjusted by the jury based on wind, snow, and athlete safety; athletes cannot request gate changes
Landing area maintained with groomed and shaped snow; minimum snow depth requirements enforced
Medical team with stretcher positioned at the base of the landing hill; ambulance on standby
Fall protocol: if an athlete falls during landing, competition is paused to clear the outrun before the next jumper

Temperature limits apply: competition cancelled or shortened if ambient temperature drops below -20 °C (-4 °F) or wind chill below -25 °C (-13 °F)
Course controllers stationed every 500 m with radio communication to race control
Emergency snowmobile access to all course sections within 3 minutes
Athletes showing signs of hypothermia, exhaustion, or collapse are removed by medical personnel

Transition area must be fenced and controlled to prevent unauthorized access
Non-slip surfaces or mats at the equipment change area to prevent falls
Team support personnel limited to designated areas; no more than 2 team staff per athlete in the transition zone
Equipment laid out in pre-assigned positions to avoid collisions between athletes during simultaneous transitions

Competition may be cancelled, postponed, or shortened at any time if conditions become unsafe for either discipline
If the jumping phase is completed but the cross-country cannot be held (e.g., extreme weather), the competition may be rescheduled or the jumping results may stand as provisional (jury decision)
All venues must have an emergency action plan reviewed by local emergency services before competition
Anti-doping controls conducted per WADA and FIS Anti-Doping Rules; selected athletes tested after competition

FIS-approved helmet mandatory for all jumps; chin strap must be fastened
Competition jury monitors wind conditions continuously; jumping halted if crosswind exceeds safe thresholds (typically >3 m/s sustained crosswind)
In-run gate adjusted by the jury based on wind, snow, and athlete safety; athletes cannot request gate changes
Landing area maintained with groomed and shaped snow; minimum snow depth requirements enforced
Medical team with stretcher positioned at the base of the landing hill; ambulance on standby
Fall protocol: if an athlete falls during landing, competition is paused to clear the outrun before the next jumper

Temperature limits apply: competition cancelled or shortened if ambient temperature drops below -20 °C (-4 °F) or wind chill below -25 °C (-13 °F)
Course controllers stationed every 500 m with radio communication to race control
Emergency snowmobile access to all course sections within 3 minutes
Athletes showing signs of hypothermia, exhaustion, or collapse are removed by medical personnel

Transition area must be fenced and controlled to prevent unauthorized access
Non-slip surfaces or mats at the equipment change area to prevent falls
Team support personnel limited to designated areas; no more than 2 team staff per athlete in the transition zone
Equipment laid out in pre-assigned positions to avoid collisions between athletes during simultaneous transitions

Competition may be cancelled, postponed, or shortened at any time if conditions become unsafe for either discipline
If the jumping phase is completed but the cross-country cannot be held (e.g., extreme weather), the competition may be rescheduled or the jumping results may stand as provisional (jury decision)
All venues must have an emergency action plan reviewed by local emergency services before competition
Anti-doping controls conducted per WADA and FIS Anti-Doping Rules; selected athletes tested after competition