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HEALTH & SAFETY
All exhibitors must complete the Health & Safety Form by 2 May.
Under Health & Safety legislation, exhibitors and their main contractors are responsible for all activities that take place on their stand throughout the event, and any actions that could affect others not on their stand. This includes producing risk assessments and method statements, as well as the briefing, communicating to and controlling of all sub-contractors who work on their stand.
THINK about your safety and the safety of others when working on site.
HEALTH & SAFETY FORM: all exhibitors must read the Site Induction and complete the Health & Safety form by 2 May.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: hi-vis vests and appropriate footwear must be worn during build-up and breakdown. Please note that open toe shoes and/ or sandals will not be accepted on site during build-up and breakdown.
THE eGUIDE is the comprehensive code of practise, incorporating Health & Safety regulations used in the UK Exhibition Industry.
GANGWAYS must remain clear at all times.
LOADING AREAS: take extra care when walking in the loading areas. Always ensure you are wearing hi-vis.
SMOKING & E-CIGARETTES are not permitted within the venue at any time.
WORKING AT HEIGHT should only be undertaken following a proper assessment of the work involved as required by the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Construction Design Management (CDM)
The Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015 (CDM) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects, including the exhibition industry.
All exhibitors must comply with the CDM REGULATIONS
CDM aims to improve health and safety in the industry by helping you to:
- sensibly plan the work so the risks involved are managed from start to finish
- have the right people for the right job at the right time
- cooperate and coordinate your work with others
- have the right information about the risks and how they are being managed
- communicate this information effectively to those who need to know
- consult and engage with workers about the risks and how they are being managed
CDM will be put into operation at times when there is construction of any kind taking place within the halls, namely during build-up and breakdown. It will not be in effect when only stand dressing and aesthetic works such as painting etc are taking place.
Do's & Don'ts
For ease of reference, please make sure that you have covered the following points, amongst other safety precautions that you have identified:
Do
- Make sure you and anyone staffing your stand understands the fire and evacuation procedures and locations of the hall exits.
- Ensure that any contractor working for you has a suitable and sufficient health and safety policy statement and good safety practices.
- Make sure that contractors are working safely and ensure they are trained and competent.
- Working at height on ladders must be done in a controlled and safe manner.
- Treat all cables as though they were live.
- Make sure a qualified electrician carries out all electrical work.
- Ensure that all rubbish and packing from your stand is removed from the site. It must not be stored on or behind your stand during the show.
- Make sure that hazardous waste is disposed of safely.
- Make sure that you are properly insured for the exhibition.
Don’t
- Don't use flammable materials in your displays. This includes plastic flowers, polystyrene etc.
- Don't have overloaded or insecure displays. Stands and displays can be knocked by visitors and must be safe and secure.
- Don't bring children into the hall.
Emergency Procedures
Click here for a copy of the Site Induction which contains information on emergency procedures at the event.
Fire & Safety Regulations
Victoria Warehouse has a comprehensive fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment.
Exhibitors and contractors should acquaint themselves with the location of their nearest fire exit. If an emergency situation arises please follow the venue staff's instructions.
Fire exits should be kept free from obstruction at all times.
Stands must be made of classified fire-retardant materials. Approval or certificates must be available at the stand should they be requested.
Packaging and other flammable material must not be stored at the stand.
Risk Assessment, Method Statement & Construction Phase Plan
All exhibitors must read the Site Induction and complete the Health & Safety Form by 2 May. A Risk Assessment, Method Statement and Construction Phase Plan must be submitted along with your stand plans. A risk assessment must also be undertaken for the show open period but this does not need to be submitted to the organisers.
Guidance on completing a Risk Assessment