Welcome to the site safety induction for Morrisons Trade Briefing, 2024.

It is the policy of IGD to promote the highest possible levels of health and safety so as to lead to the avoidance or reduction of risks to the health and safety of all persons who, may be affected by their business activities and to ensure compliance with all current H&S legislation.

IGD management makes specific commitments to its staff and contractors with regards to working safely, personal safety, care of the environment and being mindful of safety when managing all work activities that will take place during the Morrisons Trade Briefing.

IGD’s management considers that these issues are the responsibility of the Company’s management team and rank equally with that of finance, marketing, human resources, and commercial issues.

Once you have read and understood the health & safety information herein, please follow the link at the end of the presentation to confirm that you have understood and will comply with the safety requirements. A live list of persons completing the Site Safety Induction is held by the IGD Event Management team.

This safety induction is provided by AFL Associates, on behalf of IGD and details the key safety information relevant to working on site, including site rules, emergency contact information and required PPE some of which is mandatory.

Site operational times during build and de-rig are between 08.00 and 20.00. If you require access outside of these times, you must contact the Production Manager with at least 24 hours’ notice.

Contractor risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) must be submitted in advance of the work activity and be specific for the work taking place.

You MUST complete and sign this Site Safety Induction before you are permitted to work on this event.

If you intend to operate plant, forklift trucks or vehicles you must ensure you are adhering to the safe working practices below:

• If you are operating a plant, you must hold the relevant licence and have shared this with the Ivory Worldwide management prior to arriving on site. You MUST also have a copy of the licence with you.

• All MEWPS entering the immediate working area MUST have a banksman supervising all movements.

• Workers, contractors and deliveries should go to Harrogate Convention centre to contact the Production Manager regarding their area on arrival.

• The onsite speed limit is 5mph

• Any workers using MEWPS, or work that requires the use of a harness, must provide task specific RAMS, together with a detailed Rescue Plan.

• The correct harness MUST be worn for the MEWP operated and be inspected in compliance with LOLER 98.

• All workers accessing the sites must keep to the designated pedestrian and vehicular routes around the site.

• Plant MUST be maneuvered/ escorted by a banksman.
  

All workers and contractors MUST obtain, read and comply with the control measures detailed in their own company risk assessments and method statements.

• All workers and contractors as a minimum MUST wear high visibility vests / clothing during the construction and de-rig phase of the event. You should have your high- visibility vest available for use immediately and not packed onto the back of your truck. Vehicle and traffic movements will be occurring during these times.

• Black vests are not permitted.

• Whilst operating on site safety footwear must be worn at all times.

• Hard hats must be worn whenever overhead work is being conducted, or as directed by the Event Safety Advisor or your own Company Risk Assessment.

• Specific task-related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn as outlined in your Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS).

• It is important that you only conduct the work activity that you have been contracted to perform on site.

• Smoking will not be permitted in any place on site, except designated areas.

• Access-ways, means of escape, stairways and fire exits shall be kept free from obstruction at all times.  

• The access and egress routes shall be kept clean and free from spills, waste, and other matter at all times.

• All site prohibition signs and other warning signs shall be complied with at all times.

•  The site shall be kept clean at all times, with levels of noise controlled within the limits specified by the HSE.

•  It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all workers are fully aware of their role in the job as outlined in their Company RAMS.

• No radios or music playing devices allowed on site.

•  No shouting or swearing in any language allowed whilst on site.

•  The use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited on site.

Using Mobile Phones 

Use of mobile phones is prohibited when: 

• Working at Height 

• Driving 

• Operating Plant 

• Using work equipment or machinery 

Do not walk around the site whilst using a mobile phone. If you need to receive or make a phone call sit down! 

First Response are providing first aid support and will be located in the first aid room in Hall Q for the duration of the build, event and de-rig. First Repsonse will be contactable via radio.

If you require medical assistance, please contact the Production Manager.

Nearest Hospital is:

_{Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire, HG2 7SX}

_{Tel: 01423 885 959}