Safety Guidance for Visitors to Halwell Airfield

We ask that all visitors read the following safety guidelines when visiting Halwell Airfield.

Ø Please make sure you have been fully briefed by a club member on the safety procedures when moving around the airfield.

Ø Beware of aircraft with engines running, propellers can be difficult to see when they are moving.

Ø When approaching aircraft with engines running make sure the pilot knows you are there.

Ø Never walk close to propellers, you can never be sure when the pilot may start the engine. The call "CLEAR PROP" indicates that a pilot is about to start his engine.

Ø Children should always be supervised whilst on the airfield.

Ø When not being accompanied by a club member please stay in the designated visitors' areas.

Ø Smoking is strictly prohibited in or around the hangars and all aircraft.

Ø Dogs must stay with owner on a short lead, or tethered to an appropriate fence.

Ø Please park in designated parking areas only or where directed.

Ø Please abide by the safety notices. Accidents can be avoided.

We thank you for your co-operation

SHFC Health and Safety Rules

All SHFC club members will be given a copy of the clubs health and safety rules.
We would ask all members for the safety of themselves and others to abide by the rules when at the airfield so far as is reasonably practicable.

Safety of aircraft when on the ground

All pilots should carry out all general checks and those laid down in their aircraft hand book before preparing their aircraft for flight and starting the engine.

Aircraft engines should not be started in front of or close to open hangar.

Aircraft engines should not be started outside the area of the airfield or close to the entrances to the airfield when the public are attending.

When starting engines pilots should be aware of the affect prop wash may have on other aircraft and wings close by.

Smoking is strictly forbidden in or around aircraft at any time.

Refuelling of aircraft should only be undertaken on the airfield and away from other aircraft.

All pilots should maintain good practice when taxiing on the airfield.

Safety of aircraft when flying in the area of Halwell airfield.

When taking off and landing at Halwell circuit procedure should be followed at all times. (See attached)

When Halwell radio is active all pilots with radios should contact the airfield for information before take off and when approaching the area and wishing to land.

Hangar Safety

Any club member moving aircraft or using equipment should take the utmost caution to avoid injuring themselves or damaging anything in the hangars. Any serous injuries should be reported to a committee member. This will allow the committee to review the situation and make any changes that could improve safety.

Smoking is strictly forbidden in or around the hangars

Refuelling of aircraft is strictly forbidden inside the hangars.

With the exception of the fuel in aircraft no fuel is to be stored in the hangars.

General

When non-club members visit the field club members are obliged give them a safety briefing, which should include the dangers of propellers, how aircraft will move around the airfield and appropriate airfield safety.
A safety Guidance card for visitors will be available in the caravan

No visitors should be allowed to enter the hangars without a club member.

No cars should be parked on the airfield with the exception of designated parking areas.

Children visiting the airfield should be kept under control at all times.

Visitors should be asked to stay within designated areas when not being accompanied by a club member.

Pilots are obliged when taking visitors on flights to ensure they receive a full safety briefing on the aircraft and how to behave in the vicinity of moving aircraft.

The safety of visitors is the responsibility of all club members.

Fire extinguishers will be available in all hangers.

All appropriate signs will be in place, this will include: fire extinguishers points, first aid point, no smoking, no entrance, no unauthorised personnel, caution and any other signage considered necessary.