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Messe Frankfurt
Health and Safety Induction
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Section 1
Introduction
Welcome to Sibos at Messe Frankfurt.
It is the policy of the Sibos event management team to promote the highest possible levels of health and safety so as to lead to the avoidance or reduction of risk to the health and safety of all persons who may be affected by their business activities and to ensure compliance with all current German H&S legislation; in particular the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1996 as amended in 2019, Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSChG).
The Sibos event management team makes specific commitments to its staff, the Partners and their contractors with regards working safely, personal safety and being mindful of safety when managing all work activities that will take place at the Messe Frankfurt.
The Sibos event management team considers that these issues are the responsibility of the Company’s management team and rank equally with those 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 individual Partners and the Sibos Event Safety team for the purpose of health and safety management.
This safety induction details the key safety information relevant to working on the Sibos site, including key contact information, Messe Frankfurt Emergency Procedures and the Site Rules for the build and breakdown periods.
You MUST complete and sign this Site Safety Induction before you are permitted to work on the Sibos 2025 event.
Section 2
Event Overview
Sibos is the world’s global, premier financial services event. This annual conference, exhibition, networking event is organised by SWIFT for the financial industry and is held annually around the world in major cities.
Sibos brings together thousands of business leaders, decision makers and topic experts from across the financial ecosystem. Industry leading speakers and conference sessions, partners, and multiple networking events make Sibos the perfect platform to collectively shape the future of the sector.
Sibos event management has appointed several Partner Agencies to deliver the various elements of the event.
Section 3
Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt (lit. 'Frankfurt Trade Fair') is one of the world's largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. The organisation has 2,500 employees at some 30 locations. Its services include renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services.
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Section 4
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
The Rapiergroup Safety Representative
Paula Williams
Mobile +44 (0) 7508 315 190
Lead Event Safety Advisor
Alan Law
Mobile +44 (0) 7780 681 162
Event Safety Advisor
Danielle Ainger
Mobile +44 (0) 7949 135 795
Section 5
Build & Breakdown Safety Rules
Build:
Saturday 20th September -
Sunday 28th September
Breakdown:
Thursday 1st October -
Sunday 4th October
- Workers are advised to wear high visibility vests and suitable and sensible footwear during the Build & Breakdown.
- Hard hats MUST be worn when work at height is taking place on the exhibition floor.
- Workers must be alert to any slip, trip and fall hazards and when identified these must be eliminated as soon as possible.
- All waste materials must be disposed of carefully and in such a way that they do not create a trip or fire hazard.
- No worker should undertake any task which appears to be unsafe.
- Any lifting should be well planned to avoid manual handling injuries.
- Any worker whose levels of alertness and/or ability are reduced due to illness or fatigue are asked to advise their Line Manager as soon as possible.
- The use of alcohol and recreational drugs is strictly prohibited.
- All accidents or incidents MUST be reported to the Sibos Event Safety Team.
- Workers must not walk around the Messe Frankfurt during the build and breakdown whilst using a mobile phone.
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!
Section 6
Exhibition & Conference Access
Workers wishing to access the Messe Frankfurt through the LEA Entrance next to the Conference Center Entrance during Build and Breakdown MUST complete The Rapiergroup Site Safety Induction.
LEA Entrance is here.
You must complete the Rapiergroup site induction.
Section 7
Medical Provisions
The Frankfurt Messe’s Operational Security Centre (OSC) is located in Hall 4.C (West side). It is operational 24/7. From this building security, medical services and fire safety are all managed. Medical staff are provided by the German Red Cross.
Based on previous events an overview of the medical cover is detailed below:
- Build /Breakdown: 2 x Paramedics
- Live: 2 x Paramedics & 1 x Ambulance
Taking into account the event layout and the location of the OSC it has been decide that the event Medical Point will be located in Hall 3C in Room 92.
The Medics will be contactable on an event radio, the Mess Frankfurt have requested that contactors and delegates don’t visit Medical OCS alone.
Closest Emergency Department
7 Theodor Stern Kaii,
Hessen, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
+ 49 6963010
Schulstrasse 31,
Frankfurt am Main, D-60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
+ 49 6966050
Section 8
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Evacuation Announcements
Once the Messe Frankfurt’s Operation and Security Center have made a decision to evacuate, a preliminary alert is issued to inform the individuals who are required to assist in the evacuation.
The evacuation alarm is issued approx. five minutes after this preliminary alert. It is to be assumed that it will take approx. 15 minutes to evacuate a hall.
This means that a large scale evacuation in which additional personal hazard can largely be excluded should be completed within about 20 minutes. In the event of acute danger, the hall / building manager can reduce the actual evacuation time to approx. 15 minutes by issuing the alarm directly
Emergency Evacuation Announcements
The evacuation alarm is issued in an announcement. This announcement is given in three languages (German, English, French) and runs in an endless loop until it is turned off (to be agreed). Evacuation alarm:
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is an EVACUATION ALARM!
Please leave the building immediately.
Use the emergency exits marked with green and white symbols.
Please follow the instructions given by the evacuation assistants.
On Discovery of a Fire
Raise the alarm using the nearest Fire Call Point.
Contact the nearest security guard
DO NOT Call the German Fire Service directly
Know when not to tackle a fire.
Use a fire extinguisher correctly and safely (if trained to do so).
Do not stop to collect personal belongings
Section 9
Security
Please recognise that we are all experts in our workplace, and we are ideally placed to spot when something is amiss.
In this period of heightened alert, it is vital to remain vigilant, trust your instincts and report any suspicious behaviour to your Line Manager or the Sibos Event Safety management team immediately.
The event site has a 24 hr security presence.
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