Health & Safety Guidelines

All persons active in onsite activities should be properly trained and aware of the appropriate safety responsibilities pertinent to the tasks they are performing.

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.
• All participants must comply with the legislation contained in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, governed by the Province of Ontario.
• 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 Requirements at LBMAO Buying Show as agreed upon in your contract.

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 persons involved in the move-in and move-out process are required to wear proper protective footwear, steel toed shoes strongly recommended. Hi-visibility safety vests are recommended.
• 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.

Alarm System

• The Toronto Congress Centre uses a single-stage pulse tone fire alarm system.
• Immediate Action: All persons must evacuate the building immediately when the alarm sounds.
• If the situation is confirmed as positive, an announcement will be made to evacuate via the nearest fire exit.
• Evacuation Location: All evacuees must proceed to the West Hydro Parking Lot.
• When the fire alarm sounds, all maglocks will deactivate to allow for safe evacuation.
• The Toronto Congress Centre is located across the street from the local fire department, ensuring a prompt response by trained paramedics.

General Fire Safety

• Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere within the Toronto Congress Centre.
• Fire Exits and Equipment:
  • Never block or impede access to fire exits or fire extinguishers.
  • Keep aisles clear
  • Emergency exits and aisles must remain clear and unobstructed at all times.
  • All fire and emergency equipment must be visible and accessible.
  • Vehicles parked in fire routes will be removed at the owner's expense.

Exhibitors planning on bringing hazardous materials or products onsite (including install/dismantle or in-booth demonstrations) must provide copies of each SDS (safety data sheet) to Tori Grant by March 2, 2026. Exhibitors must have extra copies in their booth, should they be asked to show proof onsite or for emergency situations.

LBMAO Buying Show and the Toronto Congress Centre take security precautions to safeguard the exhibit hall and loading dock areas during move-in/out as well as during show hours. 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 or valuable items in your booth overnight.