SITE RULES​

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CDM places duties on the Principal Client, Principal Contractor & Principal Designer, as well as all contractors on site to apply the following safety principles;

• Eliminate or control risks so far as is reasonably practicable.

• Ensure work is effectively planned.

• Appoint the right people and organization(s) at the right time.

• Make sure everyone has the right information, instruction, training and supervision to carry out their work safely and without risk to health.

• Have systems in place to cooperate and communicate with other contractors/persons onsite.

• Consult workers with a view to securing effective health, safety, and welfare measures.

• Any actions required should always be sensible and proportionate to the risk. 

 

Why have site rules & induction?

• It is a stated requirement under CDM.

• The law requires all of us to work safely.

• We are each responsible for our own actions. Anyone can be prosecuted, fined, even imprisoned for not working safely.

• Everyone has the right to expect to work in a safe environment and go home without injury.

 

First: be aware of the types accidents most likely to happen on the Exhibition site. For example:

• Vehicle and mobile plant accidents

• Falls from height/ being struck by falling objects

• Accidents with hand and power tools

 

Second: be aware of your own employer’s inductions & risk assessments

Your employer should provide you with a task specific induction / toolbox talk on arrival at work. You need to know what your employer’s risk assessment says – and apply them to the work you do

 

Third: be aware of the Exhibition site safety rules

As well as your employer’s assessments, you need to comply with the following site safety rules:

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Follow the Contractors’ & Employers’ Code of Conduct

• Be mindful of your behaviour at all times.

• Do not smoke: Smoking is not permitted, including E-Cigarettes.

• Hi-vis vests and appropriate footwear to be worn at all times.

• You must ensure the utmost care & consideration is taken when working.

• Do not drink alcohol: Alcohol on site is not permitted.

 

First aid arrangements

• Bring a first aid kit.

• If you need help please speak to venue Security, positioned throughout the hall.

 

General safety requirements

• Keep the place you are working tidy – avoid slips, trip and falls.

• See something unsafe? – deal with it yourself if you can or report it to the Organisers Office.

• Report accidents – even minor ones – it could prevent a more serious one.

• If you see someone acting unsafely, it is your duty to stop it and report to your supervisor.

• If in doubt, stop and ask your supervisor.

 

General site requirements

• Use the toilets and hand-wash facilities provided throughout the venue.

• The use of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited onsite. Random testing may be carried out.

• Check any equipment you are using before you start and report any concerns immediately.

• You are responsible for removing your own waste and disposing of it safely.

• Liquid waste must not be poured into either rainwater, foul water sewers or drains.

 

Site rules for use of vehicles, and operation of mobile plant

• Valid full driving license for the type of vehicle used.

• Evidence of training for the type of vehicle/plant used, as well as employer’s authorisation to drive.

• MPH speed limit on site.

• Seat belts used if fitted.

• No passengers carried, unless a proper seat is fitted for each person.

• All reversing vehicles have a banksman.

• Plant and Site vehicles (including forklifts, pickers, and site vehicles) may only be driven by people who have supplied a relevant, in date license to the Operations team.

• Safety reversing alarms used on all vehicles operated in reverse, if applicable.

• Passengers MUST NOT be carried on forklifts or vehicles if there is no provision for a passenger. Authorisation to drive may be removed by organiser for repeated breaking of these rules

 

Site rules for work at height

• Avoid working at height where possible.

• Suitable towers, ladders and stepladders are fit for purpose, in good condition, and used safely.

 

Site rules for use of power tools

• Training and your employer’s authorisation are required for the use any type of power tool.

• Use of eye, hearing or other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used where appropriate.

All hot work activities that may generate enough heat to cause ignition are prohibited. This may include gas or electric arc welding; use of LPG torches or blowlamps; hot air paint strippers; lead welding; angle grinding; If in doubt, ask!

 

Site rules for basic PPE

• Hi-vis (worn properly) & safety footwear to be worn at all times.

• Other PPE: e.g. safety helmet, are worn as required by your own risk assessment

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SITE INDUCTION​

 

FIRST AID

In a medical emergency, call the Venue Operations Centre  giving the exact location of the casualty and details of any injuries sustained.

The BDC Incident team will arrange for all necessary assistance.

In a medical emergency DO NOT PHONE FOR AN AMBULANCE - a venue first aider will do this if required. 

All accidents, incidents or near misses must be reported to the Organiser/Venue Event Manager

 

FIRE

The BDC is protected by a sprinkler system and portable fire extinguishers.

In the event of a fire emergency:

• Break the glass on the nearest fire alarm point – they’re located at each vehicle entry door, in the organisers’ offices, at key points within the hall and around the main Piazza and Atrium.

• Telephone the Venue Operations Centre giving the location and nature of the incident.

• Calmly notify adjoining exhibitors of the situation and, if safe to do so, tackle the fire with an appropriate extinguisher. Remember, keep calm, follow these procedures and help will arrive as soon as possible.

• Leave by the nearest exit

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EVACUATION

If it becomes necessary to evacuate the building, the following message will be broadcast:

 

“Attention please, attention please. This is an important announcement. Circumstances make it necessary for everyone to leave the building. Please make your way to the nearest exit. Please note, your nearest exit may not be the one you came in”.

 

Everyone must then leave the building by the nearest exit and, once outside, follow the instructions of venue staff who will direct you to the nearest assembly area.

Immediately leave the building via the nearest exit, do not use lifts or stop to collect personal belongings.

Go to the nearest assembly point and do not leave this area or re-enter the building until told to do so.

 

SECURITY

The Security Suite can be contacted from any of the wall mounted internal phones.

If you have any security concerns, please contact a venue employee or the organiser’s office. Inform them of the nature and location of the problem.

Do not leave any personal belongings or valuables unattended on your stand or anywhere in the venue.

Be aware of any suspicious persons or packages.

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ORGANISERS OFFICE

The organiser’s office is at the front of the hall to the side of the main entrance.

 

TOILETS

Both female and male toilets along with hand wash basins are available throughout the venue.

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CATERING & WATER

Food outlets are available onsite during set up, show open and dismantle - both within the hall and in the public areas.

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Drinking water is available to purchase in any of the food outlets.  There are water bottle re-fill stations in the Atrium.

 

SMOKING

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is only permitted in the designated smoking areas

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Disciplinary action in relation to safety:

Safety is in the same category as work performance, and other disciplinary issues. Breaking safety rules will result in a warning to the person concerned and to the company employing them. Repeated breaches of the safety rules may result in the Principal Contactor requiring the removal of a contractor from site.