SAFETY INFORMATION

The safety and wellbeing of our patrons, exhibitors,  stallholders and volunteers is  our highest priority.  

If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms,  please look after yourself and the wider community by staying home.

Face Masks
Face masks are no longer mandatory at events however if you are in a vulnerable risk category please wear your mask and stay safe.   

Online tickets will be available for SteamFest 2025 through “Iwannaticket”.    This will reduce your waiting time in the ticket queue.    see the HOME page for more details.

Good hygiene
Use hand sanitiser located at the entry points to the Festival. Hand sanitiser is also located throughout the market.   

We encourage customers  use card payments where possible however cash accepted at most stalls.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION AREAS
  • The emergency evacuation area is the open paddock near the Lighthorse area. All buildings have Emergency Evacuation plans on an internal wall.
FIRE
  • Ring 000 in case of fire and inform the Site Office (or one of the RWC Officers listed above) that a fire truck is on its way. All rail crossing gates and entry gates have mobiles and two-way radios available.
  • Fire Extinguishers are available in the Big Shed at each personal door (dry powder), and the Station beside the kitchen door (dry powder), on the train (air over water and 2 knapsacks) and in the Loco Shed. Workshop
  • Taps and hoses are located on the North wall of the Big Shed (town water supply), the west side inside. Taps are also located on external walls of the Workshop, Nook Building and the power pole opposite the Loco Shed and Treloar’s water truck is on site during SteamFest.
  • No Fire Lighting is permitted in the Big Shed. All machines are to be fired to steam outside.
  • Total fire ban days will prevent us from firing steam engines.
FIRST AID
  • Ring 000 (if required) and inform the Site Office that an ambulance is on its way. All rail crossing gates and entry gates have mobiles and two way radios available. When possible and as soon as possible an Incident Form should be completed. 
  • First Aid Kits are located in the Sheffield Train station, on the train, and in the Loco Shed Workshop.
  • First Aid Station is located across from Dulverton Station and qualified first-aiders will be on site during event hours.  
  • An Automated External Defibrillator is located on the porch of the Site Office / Police Station Building and a second is at the Men’s Shed which is open over SteamFest.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY

  • SteamFest is a safe event and participants are required to look after themselves and not cause injury to others nor damage property.
  • All exhibitors are required to evidence hazards from their activities have been appropriately assessed and mitigated. Participants are required to complete a risk assessment and supply this with their registration information.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION/SAFETY CONCERNS    Please be alert to potential hazards and report them immediately to a SteamFest Office. These will be relayed to the appropriate officer/forum. This includes persons who may not be operating in a safe manner. 
The site features moving historical machinery which may have poor visibility and limited safety features.
REPORTING INCIDENTS AND NEAR MISSES
  • All incidents and near misses are to be reported immediately to a SteamFest Officer or toolbox meeting leader and are to be recorded on an Incident Form – available from the Site.
BEHAVIOUR    SteamFest is a family-oriented event. The following are not permitted on site:
  • Clothing containing intentionally offensive logos.
  • Language that is intentionally offensive, abusive or includes repeated swearing.
  • Behaviour that is intentionally offensive, harassing, discriminatory or physically violent, as per the Offensive Behaviour Act. NB Bullying is repeated unreasonable behaviour toward a person or persons which poses a risk to safety and health.
  • Smells that are intentionally offensive or overpowering.
  • Excessive noise. For Exhibitors whose exhibits may be noisy, please limit their operation in the vicinity of neighbours to the site and other who may be offended – particularly after hours.
  • If asked to leave the site by a senior event official you must do so immediately
  • Smoking is not permitted during event hours.
  • Zero limit alcohol / illicit substances for all stallholders / exhibitors / volunteers during event hours. Random alcohol and drug tests will be conducted throughout the event. Anyone refusing to complete the test or showing a drug/alcohol reading above 0.00 must immediately stop work until they complete the test or show a drug/alcohol reading of 0.00. 

MANUAL LIFTING    Care is to be used when performing a manual lift. A person should not lift anything heavier than they are comfortable with, and anything over 20 kg is to be lifted by two people.

SUNSCREEN is available in the Volunteer Office and at the Site Office. 
VEHICLES
  • The site is a shared zone with a speed limit of 10km/h speed limit. Road rules apply and all vehicles travelling on site must use their hazard lights, if fitted.
  • All vehicles that come on site must display a vehicle pass with the mobile number of the person with the keys.
  • People needing to move on site during the event must obtain prior approval for an escort and a vehicle pass from the Site Office.
  • Otherwise, all vehicles should be kept off the grounds during public entry hours 

Steam Engines, pedestrians and livestock have always right of way.

If you have any safety concerns or questions please have a chat to one of our volunteers.  

We hope you enjoy your visit.  We appreciate your cooperation and support.  

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