Safety Policy Statement

1. It is the policy of the Society to promote the Standards of Safety prescribed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the enforcement of the Health & Safety Acts.
2. To this end, all exhibitors are required to comply with instructions given to them by Officers and Stewards of the Society in regard to the safety of the public. Failure to do so will entail removal from the Showground.
3. The Society considers that the measures, standards and procedures outlined below are the minimum required to ensure safety; they are all derived from common sense.
4. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with these standards rests with the Officers and Stewards of the Society, who must at all times be alert to the dangers and take steps to minimise and eliminate them. It should be noted that the Officers of the HSE are empowered to prosecute in appropriate cases.
5. Safety Stewards - Safety Stewards will be appointed by the Society. Their duties will include
   1. Inspection of exhibitors stands and equipment.
   2. Enforcement of the Society’s standards.
   3. Inspection of potential trouble spots in regard to movement of vehicles, livestock and people.
6. Accident Reporting - It is most important that any accident should immediately be reported to the Secretariat at the Secretary’s Office, so that the proper action can be taken with regard to emergency services and that it can be recorded in the Accident Book. See 15 below for contact details.
7. Fire - A Fire Appliance from the County Brigade is stationed on the Showground and in direct contact with Show Control. In the event of a fire, please do NOT dial 999 but call Show Control on 01747 858566. The alarm should be raised and neighbouring stand holder warned of the danger. All Trade Stands are required to have means of extinguishing fires.
8. First Aid - An Ambulance and First Aid team are stationed next to the Secretary’s Office. A Doctor and Paramedic team are available on site and can be contacted via the Show Control on 01747 858566
9. Veterinary - A Veterinary Surgeon, Horse Ambulance, and Farrier are all in attendance and can be contacted via the Show Control on 01747 858566
10. Hazardous Equipment and Substances - No hazardous substances are permitted on the Showground. Particular care must be taken with the following potentially hazardous equipment.
    1. LPG Cylinders & Burners - Cylinders must be safely and securely stored. Burners must be suitably sited and must have been examined and tested by a competent person and satisfactorily labelled to that effect.
    2. Electrical Generators - These must be silent running, properly earth and protected by an approved RCD Trip System. Leads and cables should be dug into the ground, the hot exhaust must be suitable directed and the generator must have been recently tested and labelled to that effect.
    3. Machinery - Demonstrations - Adequate precautions must be taken to protect the operator and spectators, only skilled operators are to be allowed to use the machinery. The Secretary must be informed and approve of proposed demonstrations. Display - Hydraulically supported equipment must be mechanically locked or braced to prevent collapse. Knives, blades, spikes and other sharp edges are to be guarded and all engines immobilised and horns disconnected.
11. Animals - Dogs should be kept on short leads at all times - Dogs must not be left unattended or in vehicles. The movement of Cattle, Sheep & Goats must be kept to a minimum and when moving outside of their fenced areas, strictly controlled and stewarded. Horses must not be taken into any area where the public have access, except within the confines of the ‘Horse Field’. Riders to wear the correct hard hats at all times.
12. Trade Stands - Trade exhibits are to keep strictly within their allocated site, in order to ensure the free flow of spectators and if necessary, emergency vehicles. Exhibitors vehicles which cannot be accommodated within the allocated space are to be removed to the public car park by 8.30am.
13. Vehicle Movements - Only the minimum necessary movement of vehicles will be allowed. The speed limit of 5mph will be strictly enforced. No Exhibitors vehicles will be permitted to enter the site between 8.15am and 6:00pm. No vehicles, of any type, shall be driven, ridden, or pedalled around the Showground between 8.30am and 6.00pm unless officially authorised and carrying the correct vehicle pass. Vehicles must at all times be driven by a properly licensed and fully insured driver.
14. Children’s Entertainment - Entertainment devices must comply with ‘Code of Safe Practice at Fairs’. They must be run by qualified adults, provided with the necessary safety fences and operated within the designated areas. See Special Rules.
15. Telephone numbers - During Show week the following phone numbers will be in use. In cases of an EMERGENCY call 01747 858566. To contact the Show Office/Secretary 01747 854492 or 01747 858942