EXHIBITOR SAFETY RULES

STATIONARY ENGINES & EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS

1. Stanchions with double ropes shall be used to maintain a distance of at least three feet between viewers and items being displayed.
2. Occupancy of the display area shall be at the discretion of the exhibitor/owner and the Safety Officer.
3. A person operating engines and/or equipment must maintain control at all times.
4. Engines or equipment that are running must never be left unattended.
5. The Safety Officer has the authority to shut down any engine or piece of equipment which is left running unattended.
6. Fuel must be stored in closed containers at least six feet from a running engine.
7. An exhibit with a running engine is required to have a fire extinguisher which is readily accessible but at a distance from fuel containers.
8. There must be sufficient space around engines and other pieces of equipment to provide the operator with easy access to all items but yet maintain a safe distance at all times.
9. A display item on wheels which is parked on a slope of any degree must have the wheels blocked to keep the item from rolling.
10. A display area is to be free of clutter.
11. A flat tray containing a non-flammable material such as cat litter must be placed under an engine or piece of equipment with an oil or fuel leak.
12. No alcohol is to be served or consumed in the display area.

GASOLINE, KEROSENE, DIESEL & PROPANE TRACTORS

1. The Tractor Master will determine the placement of tractors on the display line.
2. All drivers/exhibitors must be current members of EDGE&TA.
3. An owner or authorized operator must be in attendance while a tractor's engine is running.
4. There is no lower age limit for displaying an antique farm tractor or any other piece of antique farm equipment at a show; however, the driver of any motorized vehicle or machine must be at least sixteen years old and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit or have completed an EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and passed EDGE&TA's Operational Safety Tests.  HCAT&EC has a procedure in place to test and certify youth between 12 and 16 years of age who wish to operate tractors and other motorized vehicles at EDGE&TA-sponsored events such as HCAT&EC's annual show.  Information about this procedure is available at youthcertification  For additional information, please contact HCAT&EC's Safety Officer Troy Rhodes at fbgzoo@ktc.com, 830-997-0750 or 830-889-0344 (cellphone).
5. In addition, a driver who is sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years old must have written permission from a parent or guardian. This permission must be in the form of a liability-release form provided as an Addendum to the Participant Agreement, signed and dated for the current show.  In addition, the driver must be supervised by the parent or guardian.
6. There can only be one person on a tractor while it is moving, unless the tractor has special provisions for passengers and these provisions meet with the approval of the Safety Officer.
7. A tractor with tracks or spade lugs can only be moved or operated in areas designated by the Tractor Master..
8. During a demonstration of tractor-powered equipment such as a saw, baler or threshing machine, there must be a rope or other barrier between the equipment and the viewing public.  Also, an operator must be seated on the tractor at all times during a demonstration to control the tractor.
9. When driving a tractor in an area where there are spectators, the operator must have a kill switch or comparable device readily accessible.
10. While moving a large tractor or a tractor with restricted view in an area where there are spectators, there must be second person to act as a safety person and to help protect the spectators from dangerous situations.
11. If a tractor was equipped with brakes from the factory, these must be in good working order.
12. If a tractor was equipped with a parking brake from the factory, this must be in good working order.  Also, wheel chocks are to be used when the tractor is parked for display.
13. A tractor must never be left in gear when parked, in case someone accidentally starts the engine.
14. The owner/operator must exercise great care when fueling a tractor.  The engine must be stopped during fueling.
15. If a tractor has an oil leak or a fuel leak, a flat tray containing a non-flammable materials such as kitty litter should be placed under the tractor to catch the leaking substance.
16. The display area should be free of debris.
17. A Safety Officer may shut down any tractor or machine at any time for unsafe operation.
18. No alcohol is to be served or consumed in the tractor area or while operating a tractor or machine.

BOILERS, STEAM ENGINES AND STEAM TRACTION ENGINES 

1. Steam engines must meet all state requirements for inspection and certification.
2. A person operating a boiler or a steam engine must meet all state requirements for training, testing and certification.
3. A steam operator new to The Show will be questioned by two knowledgeable steam operators and the Safety Officer to verify qualifications.  The operator will also be asked to demonstrate competency in the operation of the equipment.
4. A steam engine or boiler must never be left unattended when under steam.
5. Pop-off valves are to be set and sealed in accordance with state laws.
6. A boiler must never be operated without visible water in the water glass.  The glass should show at least 1/3 capacity.
7. There must be two ways of injecting water into the boiler within the full range of its working pressure.  
8. A boiler must have its own water storage tank.  
9. A boiler must have two means of checking the water level while under pressure.
10. When a boiler is in operation and generating steam, an operator must maintain a clear view of the water level sight glass and the pressure gauge at all times.
11. A boiler using coal or wood for fuel must have a means of raking the fuel from the firebox in case the boiler runs low on water.  A shovel must also be available for fighting fires.
12. A boiler must have a shut-off valve on the main steam supply line so that the line can be closed while the boiler is cooling down, permitting the operator to leave.  The operator must shut off the valve while working on the engine.
13. An operator must not light a fire in a boiler without first determining the true water level and checking the gauge glass and shut-off cocks to verify that they are open.
14. When a large steam traction engine is driven in an area where are spectators, there must be two persons on the engine, with an observer on each side of the engine.
15. When a steam engine is operating a piece of equipment, the area around the belt must be roped off.
16. A steam traction engine must not be operated without the minimum number of persons required for safe operation.
17. Engines and boilers must be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all time.
18. Steam must not be discharged where it may come into contact with any person.
19. When shutting down an engine for the day,
• Have a water level of 3/4 capacity in the sight glass.
• Close the main steam valve.
• Verify that the steam pressure is diminishing.
•  Do not leave the engine until the pressure is at least 20 pounds below the pop-off valve setting.
• Close all draft doors.
• Block the wheels so that the engine can't roll. 
20. Limit blowing the pop-off valve to to once a day, to avoid scaring spectators.
21. No alcohol is to be served or consumed by an operator of a boiler, steam engine or steam traction engine or by  anyone in an area occupied by a boiler, steam engine or steam traction engine.

TRACTOR PARADES

1. The driver of any motorized vehicle or machine must be at least sixteen years old and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit or have completed an EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and passed EDGE&TA's Operational Safety Tests.  HCAT&EC has a procedure in place to test and certify youth between 12 and 16 years of age who wish to operate tractors and other motorized vehicles at EDGE&TA-sponsored events such as a tractor parade.  Information about this procedure is available at youthcertification  For additional information, please contact HCAT&EC's Safety Officer Troy Rhodes at fbgzoo@ktc.com, 830-997-0750 or 830-889-0344 (cellphone).  
2. In addition, a driver who is sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years old must have written permission from a parent or guardian. This permission must be in the form of a liability-release form provided as an Addendum to the Participant Agreement, signed and dated for the current tractor parade.  In addition, the driver must be supervised by the parent or guardian.
3. There shall be only one person on a tractor while it is moving, unless the tractor has a specific provision for one or more passengers.  If so, this provision must meet with the approval of the Safety Officer.
4. A tractor must never be left in gear when parked, in case someone accidentally starts the engine.
5. A tractor is never to be left unattended while running.
6. A tractor must be equipped with a kill switch or similar device readily accessible to the driver.
7. While participating in a parade, a driver must drive parallel to spectators.
8. A speed between 3 and 5 mph is to be maintained during a parade.
9. All PTO shafts are to be disengaged or covered.
10. Candy or other objects are never to be thrown to spectators during a parade.
11. A towing tractor must have adequate brakes to handle the towed load.
12. A driver should maintain a distance of at least three times the length of the tractor between that vehicle and the one immediately in front.  Caution and good judgment must be exercised at all times.
13. A tractor is not to be driven in spectator parking or viewing areas.  A tractor participating in a parade is limited to the designated line-up and exit areas.
14. A crawler or a tractor with lugs may only cross paved areas in designated areas protected by mats.