- All caterers must provide a Risk Assessment under the Health & Safety at Work Act. A template is available at the back of this pack. The Risk Assessment document will be checked by our H&S team. Applications will be rejected if the Risk Assessment is considered inadequate.
- All exhibitors must carry Public Liability Insurance to a minimum of £5M
- Exhibitors are responsible for the security of their stand and stock and all claims arising from this.
- Any exhibitor behaving in a threatening or intimidating manner towards showground staff, other traders or the general public will be asked to leave site and not allowed to trade with the Rutland County Show in the future.
- Electricity MUST be pre-booked at extra cost. Personal generators are not allowed on the show ground.
- Equipment brought to the site by an Exhibitor is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor and must meet all current regulations including PAT tested electrical goods. Non-compliance will provoke possible exclusion from the site.
- Trade stands, where the public can walk within the trade stand, must be kept tidy and safe and the operators must obey any advice given by the show organisers and their associates.
- Trade stands that operate rides must do so within Health and Safety Regulations. All equipment must be well maintained and copies of insurance, risk assessments and electrical testing must be shown.
- All vehicles must be driven in an appropriate manner around the show ground. If a trade stand vehicle is parked on the showground there must be a member of that staff available at all times, who is capable of driving that vehicle responsibly, in case of evacuation.
- Trade stand holders, contractors working or delivering on site for a trade stand must not obstruct entrances, exits, roads with unattended vehicles.
- Fire Extinguishers are positioned by all generators. Exhibitors must conform to precautions against fire and provide a fire risk assessment if necessary.
- There will be continuous night security patrols during the Show weekend. However, it is the responsibility of exhibitors, or their agents, to safeguard their property. The Society does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any losses.
- The show organisers accept no responsibility for any damage to vehicles or trade stands by the actions of others.
- Vehicle movement restrictions do not apply to emergency vehicles or vehicles displaying official badges.
- No exhibitor will be allowed to place his exhibits, boards or placards beyond the limits of the space alloted. Advertising banner space on the Rings or around the grounds may be booked through the show office.
The following points will be checked before and during the Show by our Health & Safety Team:
- Erection and dismantling of marquess and structures
- Transportation of goods
- Electrical Supply and Connections
- Working at height including using appropriate ladders and PPE
- Migrant workers
- Fire Risk Assessment if applicable