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Required OHSA Procedures

Last year, exhibiting companies were asked to sign and return the Occupational Health & Safety Acknowledgement (OHSA) stating that their staff would comply with the Legislation contained in Ontario's Occupational Health & Safety Act as it pertains to Shows. While 100% of the exhibiting companies returned signed forms less than 10% complied with the Legislation onsite.

The largest issue was that staff responsible arrived at the Convention Centre without the required personal protective equipment. Steel Toe Shoes must be worn by all individuals on the Show floor during move-in. Failure to do so will result in staff not being granted access to the Show floor to set up.

As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure staff/third party contracts comply with the Legislation. Your booth space is considered an extension of your office and as such it is your responsibility to ensure your staff/contractors comply. The Convention Centre requires all person engaged in onsite activities must be properly trained and made aware of the safety responsibilities as they pertain to the tasks they are performing. In areas designated as construction zones, and where overhead work is being done, hardhats including proper protective footwear are mandatory per the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

To ensure that all parties take safety seriously, we require all exhibitors to read, return and inform your staff of their responsibilities as outlined in the Mandatory Occupational Health and Safety Acknowledgement. Exhibitors will be prohibited from setting up on the Show floor if the acknowledgement form is not completed, returned and complied with.

Please take a moment to review this information with your staff to avoid delays during your scheduled move-in time.