Please review the information below before coming onsite

Fire Safety Regulations

Indoor events held at the Centre must comply with the Calgary Fire Department’s minimum safety code standards, as outlined in CFD Indoor Special Event Requirements.

If you have a tent or air supported structure over 27.9 m2 (300 ft2), we require advance written approval and potentially a permit from the Calgary Fire Department prior to the event. Please email details to Maggie Roman at maggie.roman@informa.com.

Show Floor & Safety Rules

Everyone on the show floor is responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe working environment. This is for your safety and it is the law.

If you have any questions related to these rules please contact show management.

• All incident/accidents that occur on-site must be reported to security and show management immediately.
• For fire and medical emergencies, you must follow the Facilities emergency response procedure.
• No persons under 16 years of age are allowed on the show floor during move-in/move-out.
• All personnel on the show floor during move-in/move-out are required to wear CSA approved safety footwear. This a legal requirement for which you are personally responsible and liable for.
• Emergency exits must be kept clean and clear of any materials at all times.
• Only authorized vehicles are allowed on the show floor. Maximum speed is walking speed. Keep vehicle idling to a minimum.
• Do not stand on tables, chairs, boxes, etc.
• Proper fall protection equipment (i.e. CSA approved tether and safety harness) must be worn when working at heights over 3 meters (10 feet).
• Ladders are not to be used as working platforms for work over 3 meters high (10 feet).
• When working in an area where overhead work exists, use of CSA approved hardhats are required (& safety glasses when necessary).
• All work areas/booth spaces are to be kept clean and in reasonable order. Please put your garbage in the appropriate waste containers.
• Use personal protective equipment as required by law (i.e. safety glass, gloves, orange vests).
• No smoking.

General Health & Safety Requirements

All Exhibitors must:

• Ensure their on-site employees and suppliers/contractors comply with all required safe work practices as required by health and safety law and outlined in this document.
• Ensure that any of their on-site employees and suppliers/contractors appointed as supervisors have been adequately trained in local health and safety legislation and have a good understanding of the industry hazards & controls as they relate to their responsibilities
• Ensure that any of their on-site employees and suppliers/contractors operating any equipment on the show floor have been properly trained and certified to operate the equipment as required.
• Ensure that all on-site employees and suppliers/contractors whose activities require the use of Personal Protective Equipment are properly equipped.
• Monitor and enforce the required health and safety practices for their on-site employees and suppliers/contractors during move-in and move-out.
• When lifting, test the load for weight if it’s too heavy or awkward, seek assistance.
• When lifting bend your knees, as you lift, keep your back straight and the load close to your body. Don’t twist or side bend while moving with a load.
• Ensure that all Exhibitor owned/rented equipment, tools and machinery are/have been maintained in safe operating condition in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ensure during any overhead work that safe work practices are being complied with.
• Must provide copies of any accident or incident reports to Show Management as applicable.
• Must comply with all safety rules while working in or accessing any common areas.
• Must work together with the Facility, Show Management, and Contractors to ensure dock/traffic safety requirements are maintained.

Show management will be monitoring the show floor to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Should you or your employees observe any hazard or unsafe work practice on the show floor, we request that you notify Show Management immediately.

If you have outside contractors or other individuals working in your booth they must also be aware of the Health & Safety Requirement at BUILDEX shows.

Exhibit Hall Security

BUILDEX and the BMO Centre take security precautions to safeguard the exhibit hall and loading dock areas during move-in and move-out as well as during show hours. Security Supervisors are trained in CPR and First Aid, and all guards receive security training in accordance with provincial legislation.

While security is provided, exhibitors must be vigilant and aware of your possessions. During the show it is important that a staff member remains in your booth at all times as well as at least 10 minutes after closing until all of the public has left the building.

Never leave cash or credit card receipts in your booth overnight.