ASTM F3168-23

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3168 − 23
Standard Practice for
Hayride Attractions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3168; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.6.2 Amusement rides, devices or attractions with a me-
chanical power rating of 27 (hp) or less and commonly referred
1.1 This practice applies to hayride attractions used primar-
to as a trackless train, mall train, tandem wagon or barrel train.
ily in amusement, entertainment, recreational or agritourism
1.6.3 Animal powered or drawn carriages, wagons or trail-
applications. Such applications include but are not limited to
ers.
family entertainment centers, camps, shopping centers, malls,
1.6.4 Human powered or drawn carriages, wagons or trail-
seasonal attractions, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, farms, tree
ers.
farms, temporary special events, fairs, carnivals and municipal
1.6.5 Passenger trams used primarily in amusement parks,
parks.
theme parks, zoos, wildlife parks or water parks.
1.2 This practice is intended to provide consistent criteria,
1.6.6 Amusement rides, devices or attractions where the
references and operational considerations in the specifications,
passenger carriers are guided by a rail or track system.
management and operation of hayride attractions.
1.6.7 Parade floats.
1.3 This practice establishes guidelines that will provide a
1.7 This standard practice does not purport to address all of
level of conformity for the purpose of reducing potential
the hazards associated with hayride attractions. The practice’s
hazards to patrons, attendants, actors and spectators.
existence alone will not prevent injuries. Like other physical
1.4 This practice is intended to be taken into consideration activities, hayride attraction use involves the risk of injury,
by architects, designers, engineers, construction contractors,
particularly if the equipment is used improperly or if users fail
manufacturers, appropriate inspectors, owners and operators to follow the posted rules or fail to follow attendant’s instruc-
who are involved with the design, construction, manufacture,
tions. The text of this standard practice references notes and
installation, operation, maintenance, inspection or major modi- footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
fication of hayride attractions.
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 This practice specifically includes the following types of
devices or attractions:
1.8 This practice includes an appendix (non-mandatory),
1.5.1 Hayride attractions used as an element or in combina-
which provides additional information (for example, rationale,
tion with another hayride attraction, corn maze, zombie walk,
background, interpretations, drawings, commentary and so
paintball game, tree harvesting farm, seasonal attraction,
forth) to improve the user’s understanding and application of
haunted house, haunted attraction, fair, exposition or agritour-
the criteria presented in this practice. The appendix informa-
ism event.
tion shall not be interpreted as mandatory criteria.
1.5.2 Hayride attractions used primarily in off road
1.9 This standard includes the following sections:
applications, fixed courses or designated areas.
Section
1.5.2.1 Hayride attractions in this standard are towed by
Scope 1
mechanical means.
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
1.6 This practice specifically excludes the following types
Significance and Use 4
of devices or attractions: Design 5
Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and 6
1.6.1 Hayride attractions designed exclusively for private or
Training Requirements
home use.
Requirements 6.1
Adjustments 6.2
Loading and Unloading 6.3
Owner/Operator Responsibilities 6.4
Inspection Program 6.5
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement
Maintenance of Tow Vehicles and Wagons/Trailers 6.6
Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.61 on
Driver Training 6.7
Adventure Attractions.
Driving Speeds 6.8
Current edition approved March 15, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally
Operating on Non-Private Roads 6.9
approved in 2019. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F3168 – 20a. DOI:
Communication System 6.10
10.1520/F3168-23.
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5. Design
Section
Emergency Access 6.11
5.1 Design requirements for hayride attractions shall be in
Emergency Response/Evacuation 6.12
Attendant/Actor Safety 6.13
accordance with Practice F2291-18 as applicable, and the
Patron Education 6.14
following exceptions and inclusions unique to hayride attrac-
Patron Responsibility 6.15
tions.
Incident Reports 6.16
Signage/Rules 6.17
5.1.1 This section establishes information and procedures
Keywords 7
for the design of hayride attractions and major modifications to
Appendix Appendix X1
hayride attractions.
1.10 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
5.1.2 Hayride attractions are not considered to be Portable
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
Amusement Rides or Devices, and as such are not required to
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
follow requirements specific to Portable Amusement Rides or
information only and are not considered standard.
Devices contained in Practice F2291.
1.11 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.2 Adjustments to Terms in Practice F2291-18:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2.1 Replace the term “amusement rides and devices” with
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
“hayride attractions”.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.2.2 Replace the terms “amusement ride or device” or “ride
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
or device” with “hayride attraction”.
1.12 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.2.3 Replace the terms “ride analysis” with “device analy-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
sis”.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 5.3 Tow Vehicles—The tow vehicle is used to pull a wagon/
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
trailer that is conveying patrons to, through or from an
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. attraction or over a pathway or trail. The tow vehicle shall have
the weight, capacity and traction to be able to control a fully
loaded wagon/trailer. All tow vehicles or the wagon/trailer
2. Referenced Documents
shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher and some form of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
communication system.
F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
NOTE 1—If the tow vehicle is a tractor, then the weight of the tractor
vices
can be increased by adding weight fluid in the rear tires and additional
F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and
weight on the front of the tractor. If additional weight is necessary, weight
should be added according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices
F1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction
5.4 Wagons/Trailers—Since the size and type of wagons/
of Amusement Rides and Devices
trailers vary, the wagon/trailer being used shall be of the type
F2291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices
that the tow vehicle is able to control it on the terrain when
fully loaded. Wagons/Trailers shall be constructed to reduce the
3. Terminology
risk of injury while entering, transporting and exiting the
wagon/trailer. Each venue shall determine how its wagon/
3.1 Reference Terminology F747-15.
trailer shall be constructed based upon the particular circum-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
stances of that venue.
3.2.1 agritourism, n—the act of conducting an activity for
5.4.1 All wagons/trailers shall be equipped with a patron
the enjoyment of the public that is related in some way to
barrier or bulkhead that is installed along the side of the
agriculture.
wagon/trailer closest to the tow vehicle that will prevent
anyone from exiting the wagon/trailer on the side closest to the
3.2.2 hayride attraction, n—an experience in which passen-
tow vehicle. The height of the patron barrier or bulkhead shall
gers board a wagon or trailer, typically a wagon filled with
be a minimum of 18 in. determined by each venue based upon
straw or hay, and are taken on a set course.
the circumstances of that venue. (See Fig. X1.1.)
5.4.2 All wagons/trailers shall have a tamper-proof locking
4. Significance and Use
hitch connecting the wagon/trailer to the tow vehicle. (See Fig.
4.1 The purpose of this standard practice is to delineate
X1.2.)
requirements regarding the design, operation, maintenance and
5.4.3 All wagons/trailers shall have a safety chain or steel
inspection of hayride attractions with the primary purpose of
cable of appropriate strength installed to connect the wagon/
entertainment, recreation or agritourism.
trailer to the tow vehicle. The safety chain/cable shall be
attached with a tamper-proof locking device. The locking
device shall be of the type that it cannot accidentally become
detached. (See Fig. X1.3.)
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5.5 All wagons/trailers shall be marked with a unique
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. identifiable feature so that it easily can be identified. Examples
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include but are not limited to, numbers, letters, symbols or 6.4.5 Instructions on specific procedures to follow in the
colors. (See Fig. X1.4.) event of unusual conditions or an interruption of operation
including an evacuation plan outlined in 6.13.
5.6 Gates—If the wagon/trailer has attached steps or an
6.4.6 Additional instructions, if any provided by the Owner/
opening in the raised sides for means of loading/unloading, a
Operator.
gate or other means of a patron barrier is required. The need for
6.5 Inspection Program:
a gate and the type of gate and possible locking mechanism
6.5.1 Pre-Opening Inspection—Owner/operators of hayride
will depend upon each venue and the circumstances of that
attractions shall have an inspection program consistent with the
particular venue.
inspections outlined in this practice and Practice F1193-18a.
5.7 Loading/Unloading—Common methods of loading and
6.5.2 Prior to allowing patrons onto the hayride attraction,
unloading wagons/trailers consist of: wagons/trailers outfitted
the owner/operator shall conduct or cause to be conducted a
with steps that are attached to the wagon/trailer or use of a
daily documented preopening inspection, based on provided
loading or unloading dock.
instructions, to ensure the proper operation of the hayride
5.7.1 All steps or ramps shall be of appropriate dimensions
attraction. The inspection shall include, but not be limited to,
(height, width, tread and slope) to support the occupancy load
the following:
of the attraction and provide a method of upward or downward,
6.5.3 Equipment Inspections:
or both, ingress/egress. Loading docks and ramps shall comply
6.5.3.1 Tow Vehicles—All tow vehicles shall be thoroughly
with Practice F2291-18, Section 14 as it applies to steps,
inspected prior to seasonal operations and on a daily basis
handrails and risers. Based upon the unique circumstances of
thereafter on operational days. A checklist of this inspection is
the venue, consideration shall be given to the appropriate
required with items that are appropriate to the particular venue.
landing space required and if any additional features should be
Specific items that shall be inspected include, but are not
implemented, such as handrails or extra traction.
limited to: Fluid levels, tire pressure, tire wear, lug nuts,
5.7.2 During nighttime operation, the loading and unloading
brakes, bearings, and towing apparatus. (See Table X1.1 and
areas shall be illuminated in order to increase patron visibility.
Table X1.2.)
6.5.3.2 Wagons/Trailers—All wagons/trailers shall be thor-
6. Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and
oughly inspected prior to seasonal operations and on a daily
Training Requirements
basis thereafter on operational days. A checklist is required
6.1 Ownership, operation, maintenance, inspection and
with items that are pertinent to the particular venue. Specific
training requirements for hayride attractions shall be in accor-
items that shall be inspected include, but are not limited to: tire
dance with Practice F770-18 as applicable, and the exceptions
pressure and capacity, lug nuts and stairs (if applicable). (See
and inclusions unique to hayride attractions.
Tables X1.3-X1.8.)
6.2 Adjustments to common terms used throughout Practice
6.5.3.3 If secondary mechanical brakes are used on the
F770-18.
wagon or trailer, in conjunction with the tow vehicle, they shall
6.2.1 Replace the term “amusement rides and devices” with
be inspected prior to seasonal operations and on a daily basis
“hayride attractions” except for subsection 2.1 of Practice
thereafter on operational days.
F770-18.
6.5.3.4 Daily inspection reports shall be completed by an
6.2.2 Replace the terms “amusement ride or device” or “ride
individual designated by management for the following: tow
or device” with “hayride attraction”.
vehicle, wagon/trailer and trail/route prior to opening each day.
6.5.4 Trail Grooming and Inspection—The trail/route for
6.3 Loading and Unloading:
each attraction shall be inspected prior to the start of the
6.3.1 Before loading or unloading, the tow vehicle shall
season. Once the season begins, the trail/route for each
come to a complete stop and be parked in such a way that the
attraction shall be inspected on a daily basis on operational
tow vehicle will not move while the wagon/trailer is being
days and groomed appropriately to eliminate excessive ruts and
loaded or unloaded. If the average grade of the ground over the
debris as needed. It is required that a checklist be prepared that
combined length of the tow vehicle and wagon/trailer is greater
incorporates regular inspections and grooming. Specific items
than 2% then the driver shall remain in the tow vehicle while
for trail grooming and inspection shall include, but are not
the wagon/trailer is being loaded or unloaded.
limited to the following: Identify uneven areas due to erosion,
6.3.2 Each venue shall determine whether or not it is
tripping hazards, sink holes and fallen branches. (See Table
appropriate to designate an individual to assist patrons who are
X1.13 and Table X1.14.)
loading or unloading from the wagon/trailer.
6.6 Maintenance of Tow Vehicles and Wagons/Trailers—All
6.4 Owner/Operator Responsibilities:
tow vehicles and wagons/trailers shall be maintained on a daily
6.4.1 Each owner/operator shall have written operating
basis on operational days. A checklist is required with items
procedures for the hay ride attraction, which are an integral
that are appropriate to the particular venue. (See Tables
part of their staff-training program. These procedures shall
X1.4-X1.8.)
include, but not be limited to:
6.4.2 Description of the hay ride operation. 6.7 Driver Training:
6.4.3 Specific duties assigned of each assigned operator(s) 6.7.1 The Owner/Operator of the hay ride attraction shall
and attendant(s) position(s) of the hay ride operations. verify and document that drivers receive training in accordance
6.4.4 General safety procedures. with Practice F770-18 and this standard practice.
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6.7.2 All drivers of a tow vehicle shall be properly trained in recommended that written guidelines be prepared for this
the operation of that tow vehicle. The appropriate training shall purpose with rules that are developed by each venue. These
be determined by each venue based upon the circumstances of written guidelines shall be distributed to each employee/actor
that venue. If a venue operates when it is dark, additional before they are allowed to work at the attraction.
training for the drivers operating at night shall be implemented
6.13.3 Critical training items shall include, but not be
based upon the circumstances of that particular venue.
limited to: Driver training, loading and unloading, vehicle
6.7.3 Each venue shall implement rules for all drivers that training, emergency response, evacuation training, medical
are appropriate for that venue. (See Table X1.11 and Table
emergency response and communications etiquette. (See Table
X1.12.) X1.15.)
6.8 Driving Speeds—All tow vehicles shall be operated at a
6.14 Patron Education (see Fig. X1.5 and Fig. X1.6):
speed that is appropriate for that venue. All drivers of the tow
6.14.1 Instructions, when required by the manufacturer,
vehicles shall receive training before operating the tow vehicle
owner or operator concerning hay ride rules shall be delivered
with a loaded wagon/trailer. The training shall instruct the
to patrons prior to participation on the hay ride attraction.
driver as to what speeds are appropriate along the trail/route of
6.14.2 Instructions may be delivered to patrons using video,
that particular venue.
audio, or computer based programs, prerecorded spiel, written
6.9 Operating on Non-Private Roads: document, signage, verbal instruction or other delivery method
approved by the owner or operator.
6.9.1 The tow vehicle and each wagon/trailer shall possess
the following: operable hazard signal lights; a yellow 6.14.2.1 An appropriate patron educational sign shall be
revolving, flashing or strobe light visible from any direction
posted in a conspicuous location of the waiting line, visible to
and reflective edge marks or lights to identify the outermost the patrons before boarding the wagon/trailer. This sign shall
edges of the rear, front and sides of the wagon/trailer when
include, but not be limited to the following, as applicable: Stay
operating on a non-private road. seated at all times; No smoking on or near the wagon/trailer at
6.9.2 Each venue that has a hayride attraction requiring any time; No lighters on or near the wagon/trailer at any time;
travel on, over or across a non-private road or public right of No touching actors, patrons or props at any time.
way, shall determine if any jurisdictional permits are necessary
6.14.3 The owner/operator shall convey to participants the
and what additional safety features, if any are required.
substance of the patron responsibility requirements found in
6.15.
6.10 Communication System—Each venue shall have a
communication system in place that is appropriate for the
6.15 Patron Responsibility:
particular venue. The communication system may provide
6.15.1 As specified in Section 9 Patron Responsibility of
communication between members of the venue that shall
Practice F770-18, the following instructions outline require-
include the tow vehicle operators, chaperones on the wagon/
ments as applicable to hay ride attractions and include require-
trailer (if applicable), set actors, management, security and
ments not specified in Practice F770-18 which are necessary
medical personnel.
and unique to hay ride attractions.
6.15.2 There are inherent risks in the participation in or on
6.11 Emergency Access—Each trail/route shall be designed
in such a way as to accommodate emergency vehicles. Event any hay ride attraction. Patrons of a hay ride attraction, by
staff, medical personnel and security shall be trained so as to be participation, accept the risks inherent in such participation of
familiar with the trail/route and able to direct emergency which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.
vehicles to a particular location along the trail/route. Patrons have a duty to exercise good judgment and act in a
responsible manner while riding on the hay ride and to obey all
6.12 Emergency Response/Evacuation:
oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during
6.12.1 Event staff, medical personnel and security shall be
participation, or both.
trained on the procedure to be followed to evacuate the
6.15.3 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any
trail/route because of a medical emergency, weather conditions
hay ride attraction when under the influence of drugs or
or any other emergency safety reason. An emergency evacua-
alcohol.
tion plan shall be provided and shall include, but not be limited
6.15.4 Patrons have a duty to properly use all hay ride
to: Ingress and egress of emergency vehicles, safe unloading
attraction safety equipment provided.
procedures of wagons/trailers while on the trail and commu-
6.15.5 Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any
nication procedures between staff. (See Table X1.15.)
hay ride attraction if they have preexisting medical conditions
6.12.2 It is recommended that each venue develop an
that could be exacerbated by participating in the attraction.
emergency response plan with the local fire, and or law
6.15.6 Patrons have a duty to conform with or meet height,
enforcement or medical authorities, or both.
weight, or age restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or
6.13 Attendant/Actor Safety:
owner to use or participate in the hay ride attraction activity.
6.13.1 The owner/operator of the hay ride attraction shall
6.16 Incident Reports:
verify and document that attendants and actors receive training
in accordance with Practice F770-18 and this standard practice.
6.16.1 As specified in Section 10 Classification Injuries and
6.13.2 All employees/actors shall receive proper training Illnesses of Practice F770-18, the following instructions out-
before they are allowed to work at the hayride attraction. It is line requirements as applicable to hay ride attractions and
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include requirements not specified in Practice F770-18 which 7. Keywords
are necessary and unique to hay ride attractions.
7.1 actor; agriculture; agritourism; family entertainment
6.16.2 Medical incident reports shall be filled out by a
center; farm; haunted attraction; haunted hayride; hayride;
person who is trained in the completion of incident reports, and
hayride attraction; inspection; maintenance; operation; paint-
witness statements, including patrons and staff, prior to leaving
ball; pumpkin patch; recreational equipment; tow vehicle;
the venue on the day when the incident occurred. (See Tables
tractor; trailer; wagon; wagon/trailer
X1.19-X1.21.)
6.17 Signage/Rules—Before, during, or shortly after patrons
are loaded on the wagon/trailer, the applicable rules shall be
announced to the patrons. (See Fig. X1.5 and Fig. X1.6.)
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. OPTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE
X1.1 These appendixes have been added to propose a series to increase the awareness of the user concerning available
of options or instructions that offer direction without recom-
information within a given subject area, while providing
mending a definite course of action. The purpose is to offer
information from which subsequent programs may be derived.
guidance based on a consensus of viewpoints, but not to
X1.2 Appendix Table of Contents—See below.
establish a standard practice to follow in all cases. The intent is
Item # Description Exhibit
1 Patron barrier or bulkhead Fig. X1.1
2 Devices to lock wagons/trailers to tow vehicle Figs. X1.2 and X1.3
3 Slow moving vehicle signage and wagon identification numbers Fig. X1.4
4 Rules for patrons Figs. X1.5 and X1.6
5 Annual tow vehicle checklist Tables X1.1 and X1.2
6 Annual wagon/trailer checklist Table X1.3
7 Daily tow vehicle and wagon/trailer maintenance checklist Tables X1.4-X1.8
8 Driver Tests Tables X1.9 and X1.10
9 Driver rules Tables X1.11 and X1.12
10 Trail grooming and inspection checklist Tables X1.13 and X1.14
11 Hayride emergency evacuation plan Table X1.15
12 Actor guidelines Tables X1.16-X1.18
13 Medical incident report Tables X1.19-X1.21
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FIG. X1.1 Patron Barrier
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FIG. X1.2 Locking Hitch Pin
FIG. X1.3 Locking Safety Chain
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NOTE 1—Note the Slow Moving Vehicles markers and wagon identification numbers.
FIG. X1.4 Sample Slow Moving Vehicle Signage
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FIG. X1.5 Sample Safety Rules for Patrons
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FIG. X1.6 Sample Safety Rules for Patrons
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TABLE X1.1 Sample Annual Tow Vehicle Checklist
Tow Vehicle
Annual Inspection
Checklist
Attraction: ____________________ Location: ____________________
Date of Inspection: ____________________
Owner: ____________________ Inspected by: ____________________
OK – Satisfactory UN – Unsatisfactory NA – Not Applicable
Vehicle starts OK ____________________
Battery OK ____________________
Tires have sufficient tread ____________________
Brakes tested ____________________
Lights operational ____________________
Parking brake operational ____________________
Filters, maintenance performed per
manufacturer’s recommendations ____________________
Crankcase oil level OK ____________________
Hydraulic fluid level OK ____________________
Transmission fluid level OK ____________________
Power steering fluid level OK ____________________
Brake fluid level OK ____________________
Tire pressure at recommended PSI ____________________
Hitch/drawbar mounted properly ____________________
Safety switches operational ____________________
TABLE X1.2 Sample Annual Tow Vehicle Checklist
PRE-SEASON INSPECTION:
TRACTORS
ITEM INSPECTED Tractor #1 Tractor #2 Tractor #3 Tractor #4 Tractor #5 Tractor #6 Tractor #7 Tractor #8 Tractor #9 REPAIR NOTES:
CRANKCASE OIL: Is it clean and
full?
AIR CLEANER: Is it in place,
clean, and not damaged?
BATTERY: Are the fluid levels
correct; are terminals clean?
RADIATOR: Is coolant level
correct; no leaks; cap fits
properly?
IGNITION WIRING: Is it clean
with no breaks in insulation?
STEERING: Are connections
tight?
GREASE FITTINGS: Are they
clean, operable, and lubricated?
WHEEL BOLTS: Are they tight
and not broken?
TIRES: Are they in good
condition? Is air pressure correct?
FUEL SUPPLY: Is the tank full
and the filler cap tightened?
GAUGES AND INSTRUMENTS:
Are they in working order?
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Is it
charged and easily accessible?
LEAKS UNDER TRACTOR?
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TABLE X1.3 Sample Annual Wagon/Trailer Checklist
PRE-SEASON INSPECTION:
WAGONS
ITEM INSPECTED Wagon #1 Wagon #2 Wagon #3 Wagon #4 Wagon #5 Wagon #6 Wagon #7 Wagon #8 Wagon #9 REPAIR NOTES:
TIRES: Are they in good
condition? Is air pressure correct?
WHEEL BOLTS: Are they tight
and not broken?
WAGON HUBS: Grease and lube.
WELDS: Are there any cracks?
WAGON FLOOR BOARDS: Are
they secure? Are there any
splinters? Are they in good
condition?
WAGON SIDES: Are they secure?
Are they in good condition?
RUNNING BOARDS: Are they
secure? Are they in good
condition?
WAGON FRAME: Is it in good
condition? Is there any rust? Is it
bent? Is it cracked? Is it secure?
AXLES/RUNNING GEAR: Are
they in good condition?
FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Is it
charged and easily accessible?
SPEAKERS: Are they secure?
TABLE X1.4 Daily Checklist
Driver / Loader
Daily Checklist
Attraction: ____________________ Location: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Owner: ____________________ Code Inspector: ____________________
OK – Satisfactory UN – Unsatisfactory NA – Not Applicable
Tractors:
Fueled ____________________
Tire pressure ____________________
Proper gear ____________________
RPM setting ____________________
Brake check ____________________
Fluid levels ____________________
Wagons:
Locking hitch pin ____________________
Safety chain set ____________________
Deck splinter free ____________________
Sides splinter free ____________________
Loose sides/floorboards ____________________
Tire pressure ____________________
Rear gate latch ____________________
Step handrails ____________________
Hub lube ____________________
Loading dock:
Steps clear and dry ____________________
Handrails secure ____________________
Lighting ____________________
Signage in place ____________________
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TABLE X1.5 Daily Wagon Checklist
HAYRIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST:
WAGONS
Date: ____________________
WAGON NUMBER
DESCRIPTION #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14
Steps secure
Wagon bleachers secure
Wagon walls secure
Wagon back bracing secure
Check safety chains on trailer
Check fire extinguisher on
trailer
Check lug bolts on trailer
Check trailer tongue to tractor
Check tires on wagon
Remarks:
Signature: ________________________________________
TABLE X1.6 Daily Wagon Checklist
HAYRIDE SAFETY DAILY OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST:
WAGONS
Date: ____________________ U = Good NR = Needs Repair (see Notes)
WAGON NUMBER
DESCRIPTION #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 Notes
Steps secure
Wagon sides secure
Speakers secure
Hitch pin secure
Safety chains connected
Fire extinguisher present and
charged
Lug bolts secure
Bolt securing tongue to wagon
secure
Tires pressure good
Splinter free
Running boards secure
Additional Notes:
Checked by: ________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________
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TABLE X1.7 Daily Tow Vehicle Checklist
HAYRIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST:
TRACTORS AND COMBINED
Date: ____________________
TRACTOR NUMBER
DESCRIPTION #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 Combine
Tractor brakes operat-
ing
Tractor headlights op-
erating
Check oil in tractor
Check gas in tractor
Check tires on tractor
Check ball and nut on
tractor
Check lug bolts on
tractor
Remarks:
Signature: ________________________________________
TABLE X1.8 Daily Tow Vehicle Checklist
HAYRIDE SAFETY DAILY OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST:
TRACTORS
Date: ____________________ U = Good NR = Needs Repair (see Notes)
TRACTOR NUMBER
DESCRIPTION #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 Notes
Tractor brakes operating
Trans fluid level OK
Oil level OK
Fuel level OK
Tire pressure OK
Lug bolts secure
Draw bar secure
Additional Notes:
Checked by: ________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________
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TABLE X1.9 Sample Driver Test (Written)
HAYRIDE DRIVER’S TEST
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
CITY AND STATE: ________________________________________________________________
1. When going down a hill what should you do?
A. Depress the clutch C. Do nothing special
B. Throttle the engine up D. Throttle the engine down some and lightly press the brakes
2. When turning left you should:
A. Watch the right front wheel C. Look at the riders on the trailer
B. Look straight ahead of you D. Watch the left rear wheel and the front of the trailer
3. When you start to get your tractor ready for the night, what four things need to be checked?
A. Gas, oil, tires, brakes C. Gas, oil, water, all tires
B. Gas, hood, steering wheel, chain D. Trailer tires, gas oil, tractor tires
4. When you drive on the trail you need to have three riders on the draw bar.
A. True
B. False
5. As you are leaving the loading area you need to pop the clutch to see if everything works well.
A. True
B. False
6. When you return from a trip, what is the one thing you do not do unless told otherwise? __________________________________________
7. Who is the official person to start you on your way?
A. Your gate operator C. The tractor driver behind you
B. Your narrator D. Anyone going by that might say, “Go now.”
8. You always mount the tractor from the right side.
A. True
B. False
9. You need no training to drive the hayride wagon.
A. True
B. False
10. At the close of the night, there are certain things that you need to do. They are:
A. Properly park the tractor and trailer, shut off lights, turn off ignition switch, shut off gas.
B. Hop off the tractor, tell someone to shut up, grab your coat, run out the door.
C. Just leave tractor unattended, go home.
D. None of the above
11. In what gear do you drive on the trail?
A. First gear C. Reverse gear
B. Third gear D. Fifth gear
12. Reverse gear on an M Farmall is all the way right and up.
A. True
B. False
13. Reverse gear on the 77 and 770 Oliver is all the way left and up.
A. True
B. False
14. Third gear on an M Farmall is center and down.
A. True
B. False
15. You must pass this test, and the actual driving test in order to drive at the attraction.
A. True
B. False
ONE POINT PER QUESTION. SCORE: ________ OUT OF A POSSIBLE 15 POINTS
SIGNED: ___________________________________________________________
APPROVED: ___________________________________________________________
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TABLE X1.10 Sample Driver Test (Practical)
HAYRIDE ROAD TEST
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
1. Before you begin to drive you must:
A. Check tractor and trailer
B. Properly mount tractor and start engine
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
2. When you start to leave, it must be a nice smooth start.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
3. When going down a hill, you must depress both brakes slightly so as not to overrun the engine.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
4. When going uphill, you must run the tractor at a higher rpm so as not to stall the engine.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
5. As you go around the trail you must always have your patrons on your mind. For example, keep them seated, hands inside and keep them safe.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
6. When going around a curve or sharp turn, you must watch the rear wheel and the front of the wagon on the inside of the turn.
For example, on a right turn, watch the right rear wheel and the right front of the wagon.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
7. You must always drive the tractor with the chain on the rope.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
8. When the trail is dry you need to have both brakes locked together. When it is muddy you need to have the brakes unlocked.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
9. You need to learn to steer with the brakes because when it is muddy you can’t always keep the tractor straight without tapping the proper brake.
For example, skid right, tap left brake, etc.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
10. When you return you need to make a nice smooth stop and take the tractor out of gear, lock the brakes, idle the tractor down, and remain seated
until your wagon is completely unloaded. Then it is OK to park the tractor in the proper place.
Instructor’s view: Poor Fair OK Good
SCORING:
GOOD = 10 points
OK = 7.5 points
FAIR = 5 points
POOR = 2.5 points
SCORE: ________ OUT OF A POSSIBLE 100 POINTS
INSTRUCTED BY: ___________________________________________________________
WITNESSED BY: ____________________________________________________________
TABLE X1.11 Sample Driver Rules
Driver Safety Rules:
• Never drive a tractor that you are not familiar with or have not been trained to operate
• Be alert for any debris or overhead hazards in the Hayride path
• Report any inappropriate actor behavior to the Hayride Manager
– Actors going between tractor and wagon, etc.
• Maintain an even speed
• Do not make any abrupt stops or turns
• Release clutch gradually
• Stay on designated path
• No texting while the tractor and wagon are in motion
• Do not operate the tractor under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Maintain visual inspections of tractor
• Make sure you know where your fire extinguisher is and how to use it
• In the event of an emergency, immediately contact Hayride Manager or the Information Center
• Only drivers that have passed the approved driving test are allowed to operate the tractors
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TABLE X1.12 Sample Driver Rules
Employee Information and Contract
Welcome to the Haunt Season! Every year we strive to make our operation run as smooth and safe as possible. Below you will find all important information
about how the haunted attraction will run. We have listed procedures and policies that ALL employees must follow. Please read this contract fully and carefully,
sign the last page, and bring your signed contract with you to the September meetings (see below). If you have any questions, please contact _______________.
Employee Meeting:
• All Employees (new and current) must attend one of our employee meetings (times/schedule TBA).
• If you absolutely are unable to attend one of these dates, please contact ____________ ASAP. If we do not hear from you before the meeting dates and
you do not attend one of the meetings, your spot will be replaced.
• At these important meetings we will:
– Hand out employee ID badges (all employees will need this in order to work)
– Submit your signed contract
– Assign your exact work area/scene and check it out
– Special actor training course for ALL actors (new and current)
– Fill out any required paperwork
– Confirm your schedule/conflicts for the season
– Confirm all of your information to be sure that it is correct
– Flyers and posters will be available to put in your favorite public places
– Meet old and new employees and meet the people who will be working in your scene or area
– Answer any questions or discuss any problems
– Try on costumes and other event staff wear to ensure proper fit
– All new employees will attend a short orientation and safety course required by __________ township
Operation Dates and Times:
• Will be announced
Call Times (note that you may be asked to come earlier on weekends and/or as it gets darker earlier):
• Makeup Artists – You will need to arrive early. Time to be determined.
• Actors who need makeup done will need to arrive early. Time to be determined. All actors and employees working with/in the attraction need to be in their
spot prior to the attraction opening.
• Haunted Hayride Actors who need makeup done will need to arrive early. Time to be determined.
• Corn Maze Actors who need makeup done will need to arrive early. Time to be determined.
• Ticket Booth, Gift Shop, and Concessions will need to arrive early. Time to be determined.
• Parking Lot and Security arrival time to be determined.
• Drivers arrival time to be determined.
• Ticket Takers and Other: Attraction arrival time to be determined; Corn Maze arrival time to be determined.
• Everyone please note – as the month progresses you may be asked to come earlier due to shorter days and daylight savings.
Arrival Procedures:
• Enter the driveway and show your ID badge to the parking attendant in order to park in the employee lot. PLEASE do not stop in the middle of the
driveway and block traffic. Also, make sure you park in the field and not along the road.
• Clock in using your badge at the makeup shed at your designated time.
• Get in line to have your makeup done (all Attraction actors will go first, then hayride, then corn maze).
• Once you have your makeup done, get into costume.
• Use the bathroom, get something to drink, and have everything you need for the night with you.
• PLEASE stay in the employee area (out front of makeup and costume shed) until told to go to your scene or area of work. Do not wonder around the
farm.
End of the Night Procedures:
• Do NOT leave your scene until a MANAGER has come thru your attraction and verbally confirms that the night has ended. Never assume anything or
follow another employee’s direction.
• Before you leave your scene for the night, PLEASE clean up all your trash and take all of your personal items with you.
• Take ALL your costume pieces, accessories, and/or props to the costume shed and hang up and/or place them in the correct spot. Do NOT take anything
home unless it is yours personally. If anything needs to be cleaned or fixed, please speak to _______ directly. Do not assume he will see it.
• If you wear a mask, you must clean it thoroughly and put it back in its place.
• Use your ID badge to clock out. PLEASE do not socialize with friends for an hour and then clock out.
• If you would like to remove your makeup before going home, you may use the sink outside of the makeup shed (baby wipes work really well also).
• Drive SLOWLY down the driveway to ensure all customers and employees are safe. Please exit quietly and DO NOT stop in the middle of the driveway
for any reason.
Contact Information:
• We typically use email for our main form of communication. If you do not have email, we will call you or text you. Please check your email frequently in
September and October. Our employee email address is ____________________. Please add it to your trusted list to avoid spam blockage.
• If we are closed due to rain, we will send out an email to all of our employees prior to opening. You may also check the website OR call the main
number. Please do not call _________ and ask about closing EVER!!!
• If your cellular number and/or email address change, you must notify us as soon as it changes.
• If you need to call out or have questions about your paycheck, hours, or schedule contact _________. DO NOT EMAIL YOUR CALL OUT OR CALL
ANYONE ELSE!
• If you are running late or have costume questions contact _________________.
• If you have MAJOR problems with our haunted attraction you may contact _________________.
ID Badges:
• Every employee MUST have a photo ID Badge and it MUST be with you at all times. This is for your safety and the safety of our customers. You may be
asked by security or management to show your ID badge at any time.
• Your first ID Badge is free and comes with a lanyard. If you lose your ID badge you will be required to purchase a new one for $10.00. (You will need it to
get into the employee parking lot and all employee areas).
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• If you consistently forget your ID badge, your pay will be docked $5 for every 5 times it has been forgotten.
Employee Parking:
• The employee parking lot is located behind the haunted house on top of the hill.
• You must show your ID badge to the parking attendant by the main gate in order to get into the employee parking lot. If you do not show them your ID
badge, you will have to park in the main customer parking lot.
• Please lock your cars and do not leave valuables visible. We have had break-ins in the past.
• Please be respectful when parking and do not block anyone in. Use common sense of normal parking procedures. Also keep in mind that it may be
muddy if it rains and park accordingly.
Clocking In and Out:
• ***NEW*** We will have a new time clock this year!!! It will be thumb/hand print based. Every employee MUST clock in and out using their OWN thumb/
hand print. More details on this process will be available during our September meetings.
• Please do not clock in earlier than your designated call time – you will only be paid from your call time until the attraction is over unless otherwise noted.
• ** If you do not clock in and out, it is impossible for us to pay you for the hours worked with the new system!!!!! *** Unfortunately, there will be no way to
WRITE hours down on a piece of paper.
• As soon as you clock in, you MUST report to your designated area and/or get ready (get makeup done, get into costume, get light wands, get parking
vests, get tractors ready, etc). No one should be just hanging around doing nothing after you clock in. Note: If you are sitting, eating, or socializing and do
not get ready when asked (you should not have to be asked to get ready because we are adults), you will be asked to leave.
• No one is permitted to hang out at the makeup shed or in the parking lot after the attraction has closed. If you would like to socialize with f
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