Workday Rising Europe 2023

Welcome to the Workday Rising Europe 2023 event, taking place at Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) and the AC Marriott Barcelona Forum.

This safety induction is provided by BK Events and Freeman on behalf of Workday 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

It is the policy of Workday 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 and relevant Spanish legislation.

The Event Management makes specific commitments to its staff and contractors with regards working safely, personal safety and being mindful of safety when managing all work activities that will take place in both venues.

The Event 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 induction to confirm that you have read, understood, and will comply with the safety requirements. A live list of persons completing the site safety induction is held by the Event Safety Advisor.

You MUST sign this site safety induction before you are permitted to work onsite.

To be able to access site, you must have photo ID with you.

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

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 plant, you must hold the relevant licence and have shared this with the event 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.

• If you are working in a MEWP, you MUST wear a hard hat at all times.

•  The onsite speed limit is 10 km/hr.

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

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

•  Plant MUST be manoeuvred/ 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.

• During the construction and de-rig phases, Safety Footwear must be worn at all times.

• Hard hats must be worn whenever overhead work is being conducted, when working in a MEWP, as directed by the event safety advisor, or your company risk assessment.

• There may be times when the whole hall is designated a hard hat area so please ensure that you always have a hard hat available.

• All other PPE must be worn that has been identified in your own company risk assessment.

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

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

• All venue 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 throughout.

• 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 or 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! 

All Technical and Production Managers and Event Safety Advisors appointed on behalf of Workday will be in contact with the CCIB and AC Marriott Management in case of any emergency situation or medical emergency.

First Aiders will be on site for the duration of the Workday tenancy.  The CCIB emergency telephone number is:

+34 9323 010 83