Rules & regulations
Working at height
A person is working ‘at height’ if there is a possibility of their being injured from falling, even if they are working at or below ground level. Generally, this means above 2m.
All reasonable steps should be taken to eliminate or minimise work at height. Working at height should be properly planned and supervised and the correct equipment selected. The following guidelines must also be followed:
- Always consider measures that protect everyone who is at risk (collective protection) before measures that protect only the individual (personal protection).
- Collective protection is equipment that does not require the person working at height to act to be effective, for example a temporary guard rail or a net.
- Personal protection is equipment that requires the individual to act to be effective. An example is putting on a safety harness correctly and connecting it, via an energy-absorbing lanyard, to a suitable anchor point
- No work is to be performed at height if it is safe and practical to avoid it
- All work at height must take account of conditions that could endanger safety, such as high winds or slippery ground
- Those working at height must be protected by a guardrail or be equipped with a fall arrest harness (except when using a ladder)
- Those involved in work at height must be trained and competent
- Equipment for work at height is appropriately inspected and free from safety defects
- The risks from falling objects are properly controlled. Work platforms must have a toe board to prevent items falling
- Access is controlled to prevent other persons working or walking beneath work at height
- Persons working in the vicinity of high works must where a safety helmet
- Persons working at height on mobile elevated work platforms should wear a safety helmet with a chin strap
- Plans are in place for emergencies and rescue from height
Further guidance on how to plan safe working at height can be found at the following links.
- Planning for working at height
- Stop the Drop_Flowchart
- Ladders
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform
- Mobile Scaffolding
Double Decks
Exhibitors building a Double Deck stand must plan for preventive safety measures for any work at height. Not doing so may result in substantial delays or closure of the stand.
Working close to an unprotected edge will not be tolerated. Free-walking on any structure is prohibited. All work conducted at height must be properly risk-assessed and suitable Personal Protective Equipment must be used. Upper levels must be properly guarded and, where assessed as appropriate, fall-arrest PPE used continuously.
Safety Rules
Please carefully click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards.
Double Deck Power
If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact Servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location.
UPS Availability
A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from Servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact Servifira for more information and prices.
24h Power Setup
Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies.
Board Location Required
It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process.
All Exhibitors with double deck stands must also complete the Double Deck Health & Safety form in order to highlight their planned control measures to prevent accidents when working at height. The form can be found in the Forms & Deadlines section in this manual, along with the other mandatory safety forms.
Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that the appropriate PPE is always worn by all personnel working for or on behalf of the exhibitor. Exhibitors must ensure that all personnel working for or on behalf of the exhibitor, always cooperate with the Organisers and the Organiser’s appointed safety staff regarding health and safety.
Work Access Equipment (Ladders, scaffold towers, scissor lifts)
When selecting equipment for work at height, Exhibitors and their contractors must:
- Provide the most suitable equipment appropriate for the work
- Ensure all the equipment complies with the European regulation
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for work equipment
- Only use equipment on firm level ground
- Ensure equipment for work at height is appropriately inspected
- The risk of falling objects is properly controlled
The Organiser reserves the right to require defective equipment to be removed from the halls.
Safety Rules
Please carefully click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards.
Double Deck Power
If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact Servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location.
UPS Availability
A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from Servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact Servifira for more information and prices.
24h Power Setup
Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies.
Board Location Required
It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process.
Ladders
All ladders used must comply with the BS EN 131 (Industrial) standard and have been inspected as safe and compliant prior to arrival. Such ladders are usually labelled with a blue sticker. Any ladders found not to be conforming will be removed and disposed of without warning.
Ladders can be used when it is not practicable to use a working platform, or if the activity is low risk. Ladders must be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at all times.
Additionally, the following guidelines must be followed:
- The use of portable ladders measuring 5m or more is strictly prohibited
- Ladders cannot be used for works over 4m. Scaffold Towers must be used in this case
- Ladders must have ‘industrial’ rating (this type are more durable and resilient)
- Leaning ladders must be placed at the correct angle
- Ladders should only be used on level ground and must be secure e.g., suitably tied or, as a last resort footed
- The top treads or steps must not be used as a platform for work
- Users should always face the ladder whilst climbing or dismounting
- Stepladders should not be used sideways-on where sideways loads are applied
- Only one person should climb or work from a ladder or a stepladder
- Steps and ladders should be checked for suitability and defects each time they are used
- All workers must wear a helmet to secure their safety
Please click here for further guidance on ladder safety.
Continued noncompliance with this regulation may result in a suspension of construction activities for a designated period.
Safety Rules
Please carefully click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards.
Double Deck Power
If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact Servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location.
UPS Availability
A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from Servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact Servifira for more information and prices.
24h Power Setup
Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies.
Board Location Required
It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process.
Scaffold Towers
Before erecting the tower:
- Check all the components are in good condition
- Check wheels for effective rotation
- Check brakes and locking devices work correctly
- Before erecting a tower on a suspended floor, ensure the bearing capacity of the floor is sufficient for the planned load
Before use:
- Ensure the tower is vertical and square
- Towers must not be used unless the wheels are locked
- Check that outriggers are set correctly and secured
- Ensure the platform is fully boarded out and that guard-rails and toe-boards are fitted if the working platform is over two metres high
- The gap between toe-boards and mid guard-rails and between mid and top guard-rails must not exceed 470mm
Stability:
- Never climb up the outside of a tower - use the stairway or ladder on the inside
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions on base to height ratio
- Hoist materials up from the inside of the tower
- Do not move the tower if people or materials are still on the platform
- Do not pull the tower along while standing on it
- Towers must only be used on firm flat surfaces
