Stand Build Regulations

Below you will find stand build regulations which must be applied to your space only stand design. We have highlighted various general regulations which you may find helpful when designing your stand however please note that this is not a definitive list of regulations. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and their contractor to ensure their stand design complies with all applicable stand build regulations detailed in the venue Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Failure to comply with the regulations laid out below may lead to your permission to build being revoked and changes to the stand build being undertaken onsite or complete removal of the stand.

The venue Health and Safety rules and regulations can be downloaded here.

SUSTAINABILITY

Arabian Travel Market is committed to promoting sustainability in exhibitions and we continually work with venues, suppliers and contractors to reduce the impact our activities have on the environment. A part of our efforts to move towards reducing our carbon emissions is to educate and inspire exhibitors to make more sustainable choices surrounding the construction of and activities on their stand. In line with this we will once again be running the stand award for Most Sustainable Stand. For more information please click here.

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Due consideration must be given to the needs of disabled visitors. It is the exhibitors responsibility to remove all barriers to service and make their stand accessible to wheelchair users to comply with The Equality Act.  

Where stands have a platform over 30mm / 1.2 inches a ramp should be incorporated into the platform.

If a ramp is not practical or safe, whatever the content of the stand is it needs to be accessible to all. Exhibitors must ensure that compliance measures to the Equality Act are factored into the service they offer at the event and included in their open period Risk Assessment. Examples may include, but are not limited to;

• Displaying products clearly on the perimeter of stand
• Ensuring serving counters have a low access point no higher than 760mm from ground level
• Offering lap trays where required
• Training stand staff understand the needs of the disabled and allow more time to deal with them
• Offering hearing loops
• Having literature in large format print etc.

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In certain parts of the venue there are additional build height restrictions. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to check if their stand is affected. Please contact the Operations Team for a detailed stand plot of your location.

The height limit for stand fitting, including cladding of columns is 6m from the floor level. 

Between Halls 2 and 3 there is a height restriction, please contact the Operations Team for further details if you have any questions.

Perimeter stands on the Sheikh Saeed service yard side of Trade Centre arena to Sheik Saeed Hall 3 have a height restriction, please contact the Operations Team for further details if you have any questions.

Any construction over 4m is classified as a complex stand so requires structural calculations for structural approval. 

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Good ventilation is important and therefore we still recommend that you consider not having any solid ceilings on your stand.

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Please note that chipboard, particleboard and low-density fibreboard (LDF) is not suitable for construction and in particular of weight bearing structures. The H&S Manager and Structural Engineer will identify stands which do not comply during the build process and all necessary remedial work must be completed before the stand will be permitted to open.

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All complex structures, must submit technical drawings and structural calculations to Ops Squad along with all other stand plan submission documents. 

The following are classed as complex structures:

• Double deck structures
• Any structure, regardless of its height, which requires structural calculations
• Any part of a stand or exhibit which exceeds four metres in height. See Build Height Limits for restrictions. 
• Custom-built/bespoke suspended structures (see Complex Rigging).
• Platforms and stages over 600mm in height
• Anything deemed by the organiser to be a complex structure

Late submission of complex stand details or the failure to supply sufficient detail, including structural calculations will result in permission to build over 4m in height or your suspended structure not being granted.

Technical drawings must show the form and dimensions of every structural element with appropriate general arrangement plan, sections and elevations, including full details of stairways if applicable. All calculations of loading and strength must be in English, and all drawings must be to scale.

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All non-mains Flammable Gas including Compressed Gas & LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gases -Propane, Butane, etc) is prohibited on the premises at all times unless the venue is satisfied that exceptional circumstances apply and its prior consent is obtained. All request related to compressed air supplies must be sourced through the DWTC Utility Services as the provision of compressed air is a DWTC exclusive service. No one is allowed to bring their own machine into the venue.

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Demonstrations on stands during the event must be safe and without risks to health and safety and where necessary covered by a risk assessment.

Any demonstration or presentation areas likely to interest groups of 10 or more people must be located towards the centre of the stand and clearly shown on stand drawings, and if they cause obstruction within the gangway and/or nuisance to any other exhibitor, we reserve the right to cancel the presentation/demonstration or restrict the frequency.

Please click here for more information on demonstrations and the entertainment pass process you need to follow. 

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On divided sites, you are responsible for erecting and decorating dividing walls facing onto your stand area to a minimum height of 2.3m. Walls above 2.3m must be clad and finished on both sides, with the reverse side being decorated from 2.3m upwards by the Exhibitor who has erected them. Such walls overlooking adjoining stands must be finished in a neutral plain colour only. The minimum height for dividing walls is 2.3m.

The maximum height for dividing walls of single-storey stands is 6m where height limits allow. This is 6m from the venue floor to the top of the wall and not from the top of your platform.

Please note any build height over 4m is deemed a complex structure so structural calculations are required on submission.

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Where doors are present on your stand they must follow the below guidance;

• The required minimum effective clear width of a door is 800mm.
• Doors must have a vision panel with a zone of visibility spanning from 500mm to 1500mm above the floor. The exception to this is doors to small storerooms, where a small panel may suffice.
• Emergency exit doors must open outwards in the direction of escape.
• Doors must be recessed where they open on to public circulation areas, e.g. they must not open directly on to a gangway.
• Sliding doors are not acceptable as emergency exit doors.

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All double deck structures are subject to a pre-show plan approval and onsite inspection by RX's appointed independent structural engineer. Permission to enter the exhibition premises will not be given until permission to commence build from the structural engineers has been issued.

Full regulations for Double Deck stands can be found here.

The deadline to submit your complete stand design is 17:00 (GMT) 24 February 2025.

Submissions must contain full working drawings, showing all the build elements, in particular:

• Height, width and depth of staircase steps
• Dimensions of staircase landings
• Height and material infils of handrails and balustrades
• Square metre of upper deck area
• Travel distance from the furthest point on the upper deck to a position off the stand
• Glazing details
• Position and orientation of doors

Also required as part of the submission are:

• Structural calculations and drawings to cover all structural elements on the stand deemed as complex
• Visuals
• Risk Assessment, which includes all the activities involved in building a complex stand and clear details of how the risks will be suitably controlled
• Method Statement, which includes details of how the structure will be built and in particular how the risk of working on a live upper deck edge will be suitable minimised/ controlled. It must also identify the person(s) responsible for the supervision and onsite for the duration of the build and dismantling periods 

Failure to submit all of the above by Friday, 24 February 2025 will incur a $1500+VAT late submission fee. This will be charged upon submission of the information, latest by Friday, 10 March 2025. Failure to provide the suitable information by the FINAL deadline date will result in the permission to build a double deck to not be granted.

The Organisers reserve the right to prevent work being carried out by, or on behalf of, any Exhibitor who has not submitted stand design drawings in accordance with these regulations.

Double deck stands will also need to go through the Live Edge Working Procedure during build and breakdown. For further information, please click here.

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There is zero tolerance on dust-creating activities in the halls to avoid additional hazards from coughing and reducing cleaning requirements. All dust must be extracted at source by mechanical means. MDF and chipboard must not be machined on site, as the dust produced is hazardous to health. 

In order to maintain a safe working environment, the venue have introduced a health and safety violation system to help identify and minimise unsafe working practises. Fines will be issued onsite for any breach of the rules and regulations. For more information, please click here.

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All site electrical work must be approved and carried out by the Official Stand Contractor. Exhibitors installing electrical equipment to their own displays must ensure that installations conform with the following legal requirements and guidelines;

• Dubai Municipality Technical Guidelines and Associated Standards
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Policies
• Dubai World Trade Centre Engineering Department

All Electrical work will be subjected to inspection and approval before connection to the mains supply. The Organisers reserve the right to disconnect any installation, which, in their opinion, is dangerous or likely to cause annoyance. 

Mains supply to Space-Only stands is not included and must be ordered from the Official Electrical Contractor. All Space-Only stands must be individually protected with an earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB). A separate mains cable will be supplied to each stand and it is the responsibility of the stand appointed contractor to provide a distribution board, equipped with earth leakage circuit breaker, either the contractor provides it or orders it from the official contractor. (Please note there will be an extra cost for this.) Any electrical related works and wiring installation shall comply with the following:

• Each installation shall be effectively bonded to earth.
• Wiring should be 3 core twin and earth, not less than 1.5mm cross sectional and be in PVC, elastomeric or other plastic sheathing.
• Joints shall not be made except when connecting into a circuit and insulated screwed connectors shall be used and totally enclosed in insulated boxes or enclosures.
• Maintain all plugs and power rating as per BS (British Standard).
• 24 Hour supply rate is = Current Rate + 30%.
• Stand wiring should be neat, clean and safe.
• All wiring shall be effectively protected and fixed to prevent damage and risk of injury. Cables placed under carpets are prohibited unless suitably protected.
• Standby electrician must be assigned during the show to switch-off the electricity in the stand for safety reasons.

Provision of Mains supply. The standard of mains supplies at the exhibition halls are: Single phase main 220 volts 50Hz Three phase main 380 volts 50Hz Costs include fitting, supply, installation, maintenance and removal at the close of the exhibition. Costs of current consumed are included within the space rental charge. Exhibitors should detail their requirements for mains supply and electrical fittings using the order form and payment in full must accompany the application. Please ensure that you submit the grid form when placing your order, showing required location of services ordered with reference point indicated.

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL NOTES: Please note that all power supply to the stands will be turned off 15 minutes after the show closes every evening. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor / contractor to account for any electrical requirement during the build up and breakdown periods within their electrical order.

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For visitor safety, all stands must provide suitable means of escape with illuminated escape routes signs (if applicable on enclosed areas of the stand) at all times and in accordance with NFPA 101 or internationally accepted fire standards.

Please click here for further information.

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The inclusion of large enclosed areas within a stand should always be avoided & can only be permitted with the organisers’ prior written permission.

You should consider avoiding enclosed areas on your stand as this restricts air flow.

Any long runs of walling along open sides must conform to the following:

Stands Under 50sqm

Long runs of walling must be avoided particularly along open perimeters of the stand and are restricted to a maximum of 50% of any side of the stand. Solid walling over 50% will not be permitted even if stepped in.

Stands Over 50sqm

Long runs of walling must be avoided particularly along open perimeters of the stand and are restricted to a maximum of 25% of any side of the stand. Wall length can be increased to 50% of any side of the stand if the wall is set back by 1m inside the stand. Where long runs of walling are present along open sides, they must be interspersed with display items etc not left as a plain wall.

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There are strict rules governing what materials can be used to build stands and these will be covered by the venue’s regulations. Exhibitors and contractors must ensure that they are followed.  In general you are not permitted to build your stand with anything that is flammable or non-flame resistant unless it has been treated.

All stand construction and displays must be made from fireproofed materials and installed to the satisfaction of the authorities.

Any goods attached to your stand will constitute part of your stand and will be subject to these regulations.

Timber Used in Stand Construction & Displays

• All timber under 25mm thick must be impregnated (pressure process) to Class 1 Standard. Treated materials will have BS 476 - PART 7 - CLASS 1 marked on them.
• Boards, plywood, chipboard etc must be treated in the same way if they are under 18mm thick. The exception to this is MDF, which is acceptable for use due to its density. MDF and chipboard must not be machined on site, as the dust produced is hazardous to health.

Plastics / Stand Dressing

• All plastics must conform to BS 476 - PART 7 - CLASS 1. Polucarbonate materials such as Lexan and Macralon are acceptable. PERSPEX MUST NOT BE USED.
• Artificial plants and flowers which are combustible and give off toxic fumes must not be used for stand dressing. Silk type flowers are acceptable providing they have been fireproofed to BS 476 PART 7 and are marked as such. Plastic security night-sheets must also conform to the above standard.

Fabrics Used in Displays

• Drapes, curtains, hangings etc. must be inherently or durably flame-proofed. Otherwise they may be treated with a proprietary flame retardant. Test certificates must be available for inspection for any materials intended to be used.
• Fabrics used for interior stand decoration must be fixed taut and/or in tight pleats (not loosely draped) to a solid backing, secured above floor level and not touching light fittings.
• Curtains on exit routes should hang 75mm clear of the floor, be parted in the centre and not conceal any exit signs.

Glazing

• All glazing used in the construction of stands must consist of laminated safety glass with a minimum thickness of 6mm. Areas of glazing within 800mm of floor level and over 0.5m2, where the smaller dimension of the pane is greater than 250mm, must conform to the thicknesses shown below:

Nominal Thickness                    Maximum pane size dimensions

8mm                                                1100mm x 1100mm

10mm                                              2250mm x 2250mm

12mm                                              4500mm x 4500mm 

15mm or thicker                            No limits

Combustible waste must be safely disposed of. Please do not store boxes, packaging or large amounts of literature on your stand.

Fire patrols will be present throughout all phases of the event. Firefighting equipment is provided in the halls and fire extinguishers of approved pattern and capacity will be provided.

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It is mandatory for all contractors working in the halls in build up and breakdown to wear appropriate safety footwear. 

FLOOR LOADING

2000 kg / m2 at The Pavilion

5000 kg / m2 for halls Zabeel

5000 kg / m2 for Sheikh Saeed 1-3, Arena and Halls 1-8

Those using heavy equipment especially lifting equipment must consult safety staff with regard to safe floor loading limits. Please complete the High Risk Form - Vehicle/Equipment arrival schedule.

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Open space sites are not carpeted - exhibitors must provide their own floor covering.

Exhibitors with adjoining blocks of stands will not be permitted to place their own carpet in the gangways unless prior permission is given in writing by the organisers.

Nothing may be structurally attached to the floor of the Exhibition premises. 

Carpet may only be fixed to the venue floor with approved carpet tape. All carpet tape must be removed and any charges for the removal of carpet tape left on the floor at the end of breakdown will be passed direct to exhibitors.

During build up there is a significant risk of slips, trips, and falls and sharp objects left on the ground. It is mandatory for all contractors working in the halls in build up and breakdown to wear appropriate safety footwear. 

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If you have a hazardous substance on your stand please confirm the details in writing to the Organisers so that written approval can be given.

Hazardous substances are not be brought into the halls unless essential. The use of hazardous substances must be subject to a COSHH assessment. Exhibitors must declare the use or display of hazardous substances as a special risk.

If any hazardous substances are found by our Health & Safety Managers, you will be asked to remove them immediately.

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Please refer to the separate H&S Guide for full details of Health and Safety regulations that need to be adhered to. 

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All welding, gas burning, brazing, grinding and other operations generating heat and sparks are not allowed to be carried out inside the halls. You must advise DWTC Venues Infrastructure two weeks in advance and secure approval and obtain a hot work permit issued by DWTC Venues Infrastructure in order to carry out essential hot works in the Marshalling Yard.

If you require further information, please contact the Operations Team at [email protected].

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As an Exhibitor it is your responsibility to have H&S Documentation in place. Every stand exhibitor and their contractors must ensure that they have identified any risks with working onsite and what control measures they will put in place to protect both their workers and others from coronavirus e.g. cleaning & hygiene, ventilation, staff procedures etc. These measures should be clearly displayed in your H&S Documentation. Every exhibitor is responsible for making sensible adjustments to their space and onsite activities to ensure we maintain a safe environment across the show for everyone who is onsite during build, show open and breakdown.

H&S Documentation should demonstrate that the following have been considered, and appropriate safety measures have been implemented and communicated;

• Ventilation
• Cleaning & hygiene
• Staff procedures and welfare

H&S Documentation should include, but is not limited to:

• Stand Information Form
• A detailed risk assessment for show open, identifying any risks with working onsite and what control measures are put in place to protect both your workers and others. This does not need to be submitted but must be available if requested.
• A risk assessment for build and breakdown (only required from space only stands, or shell scheme stands who are building within their stand – submit via Ops Squad)
• Any other documents you, or your contractors deem necessary e.g. Contingency Plan, Travel policies etc. We do not need copies of these documents submitted.

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If you intend to have a kitchen or catering area on your stand, please review the catering section of the exhibitor manual and the Venue Health and Safety Rules and Regulations for further information.

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A Live Edge Working Procedure will be enforced for the construction and dismantling phases where applicable. Live Edge Working with control measures in place will be permitted onsite by the Safety Officer once the control measures described in the risk assessment and method statement and been verified with the construction team when they arrive onsite. Work will be stopped if the construction team are working without permission or if the construction team are found working unsafely and not following the procedures identified in the risk assessment and method statement. Any additional working hours required to make up lost time will be charged at the exhibitors or contractors own expense.

All Double Deck stands must complete the "Live Edge Working Policy" as part of the stand plan submission process. Please consider adding the support edges onto the upper deck structure at ground level.  This would reduce the risk of live edge working.

The Live Edge Working document must be completed for build up and separately for breakdown and submitted to Ops Squad at the time of sending through stand plans for approval. You can find the document here.

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Under no circumstances will maintenance work be permitted on stands during the exhibition open hours.

If at any time during the exhibition open days you need to carry out maintenance work on your stand after the exhibition has closed please apply to the organisers by 14:00 hrs on the same day.

Charges may be incurred by the exhibitor to cover additional costs for staff and venue services.

Stand-by contractors that may be required on the stand during show open period must have a maintenance pass and valid DWTC Contractor badge. Click here for more information on maintenance passes.

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Whilst enclosed meeting rooms are permitted we still recommend that you consider creating open spaces instead to help increase ventilation.

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In the interests of the Exhibition as a whole, it may be necessary to remove or alter anything in - or forming part of - any stand. If we feel this action must be taken this would have to be at the expense of the Exhibitor concerned.

The exhibition floorplan is subject to change at the discretion of the organisers. Please contact the organisers to obtain the latest version of the exhibition floorplan.

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Pop-up stands may not be used to form dividing walls on space only sites. If you are considering a Pop-up stand display, a Shell Scheme Stand must be purchased or dividing walls constructed. For further information, please contact the Sales Team.

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Where stands have a platform over 30mm / 1.2 inches a ramp should be incorporated into the platform within the stand area.

Ramps must:

• Have a clear, unobstructed width of 1.5m
• Be clearly signposted or readily apparent
• Not have a gradient steeper than 1:12
• Not be greater than 10m long, or have a rise of more than 500mm
• Have a landing at least 1.2m long at the top

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To order the DWTC rigging services please click here. Alternatively, please contact the EventPlus team for more information phone: + 9714 389 3899 / + 9714 800 655 Email: [email protected]  

For technical rigging inquiries please contact DWTC rigging team - [email protected]

ALL rigging to stands that use manual or electric chain hoists must have valid test certificates submitted. This is to comply with Dubai Municipality lifting regulations that were introduced from 1st September 2016. Test certificates must be scanned and sent by email to [email protected] and [email protected] at least 2 days prior to build-up. To assist those who may not be aware of these regulations and may require certification of existing hoists a list of accredited inspection bodies who carry out inspection, testing and certification can be downloaded here. Failure to submit valid test certificate will mean that rigging will NOT be permitted.

Complex Rigging

Complex Rigging or Suspended Loads/Structures refer to rigged, custom-built/bespoke structures including items that have been constructed from non-modular materials, e.g. wooden structures and exhibits.

All rigging activities at the venue must have an approval from Venue Rigging Department. An onsite complex rigging sign-off is required for all stands with custom-built or bespoke suspended structures. Onsite, all complex rigging or 'suspended loads' must be inspected and subject to approval by the Venue Rigging Department before being hoisted or connected to any rigging points. It is the stand contractor’s responsibility to inform the onsite Health & Safety team when they are ready for the structure to be inspected. Any steel wires, shackles, web slings, chains, or lifting appliances are classed as rigging accessories or considered as secondary points and must be inspected by the Venue Infrastructure team. DWTC reserves the right to inspect all secondary rigging at the venues and may refuse the use of any rigging that is not certified and does not conform to internationally accepted standards. 

All complex rigging must follow the following guidance;

• Bolts must be used on all joints and connections. Screws are not acceptable for joining members together.
• Rated, closed lifting eyes only are to be used; they must be integrated into the design and suitably bolted through the structure.
• Lifting points should be clearly identified and be suitable for the lifting operation.
• Materials used in construction must be of a suitable nature and quality for their intended use. See 'Fire Safety Regulations'

If any rigged structures are higher than your dividing back walls the following must also be adhered to:

• Structures with no branding facing the dividing wall must be stepped in at least 0.5m from the dividing wall.
• Structure with branding facing the dividing wall must be stepped in at least 1m from the dividing wall.

The points below will be checked:

• Conformity of the installation with the specifications in the manufacturer's technical notice and, in particular, compliance with the load charts and any calculation notes, light bridges installed in the proper direction, inspection of installation of rigging clips, etc.
• Use of hoisting equipment that have been duly checked (periodic inspection according to the standards in force) and that are of equal and synchronous power
• Compliance with the technical specifications established by the event organiser
• Compliance with the specifications indicated on the plan provided and compliance with the site's technical specifications.
• Use and implementation of hoisting accessories (cables, slings, shackles, links...) in compliance with the standards in force.
• Compliance of the rigging points on the suspended structures with the standards in force in coherence with the loads to be supported.
• Installation of safety slings in a taut position, particularly for electric hoists
• Double securing of technical elements installed on the lighting truss or the suspended structure, e.g. spotlights, screens, speakers, signage elements etc.

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All space only stands, or shell scheme stands with construction are required to submit a full risk assessment and method statement for the design, construction and arrangement of their stand with both documents being submitted along with stand plans.

• Risk Assessment Guidance & Template 
• Method Statement Guidance & Template
• DWTC Contractor Guidelines

For further information please contact the Operations Team. 

Exhibitiors are also required to have a risk assessment for any stand activities taking place on their stand during show open and may also be required to produce a method statement for certain activites at the organisers discretion. These do not need to be submitted to the organisers unless requested, but a copy of these documents must be available onsite should they be required. 

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Signage and graphics are not permitted to overlook other stands where there is a dividing wall. Where illuminated fascia boards are used on stands, the lighting of them must be of sufficient power to light the fascia board only, and must not cause any spill of light onto neighbouring stands. No flashing lights will be permitted. We reserve the right to disconnect the electrical supply to any illuminated fascia which, in our opinion, is causing a nuisance to any other Exhibitor.

If any rigged structures are higher than your dividing back walls the following must also be adhered to:

• Structures with no branding facing the dividing wall must be stepped in at least 0.5m from the dividing wall.
• Structure with branding facing the dividing wall must be stepped in at least 1m from the dividing wall.

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The Stand Information Form is a compulsory form that must be completed on or before Thursday, 10 April 2025.

To complete the ATM Stand Information Form, please click here.

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A stand number panel must be displayed on every open side of the stand to aid visitor navigation. This is the responsibility of the exhibitors.

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No excess stock, literature or packing cases may be stored around or behind your stand. Where possible storage should be factored in to your stand design, or arranged with our official lifting contractor. 

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If you are intending to have a vehicle (including Mobile Exhibition Units, Caravans or Trailers) on your stand please confirm the details in writing to the Organisers so that written approval can be given.

Once approved, you need to complete and submit the High Risk Equipment Form.

Depending on the type, age and use of the vehicle you will be required to confirm a number of details and which may also require a seperate risk assessment  detailing how the risk of bringing and displaying a vehicle in the hall is controlled. 

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All work must be carried out in compliance with the regulations of the Venue and Local Authority. If an exhibitor erects a stand which does not conform fully and in all respects to the requirements of the organiser, Venue and Local Authorities, the organisers reserve the right to alter, demolish or reconstruct the stand at the exhibitors expense and to make it conform to the regulations and requirements. Local Authority decisions are final.

Please refer to the Venue Regulations.

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If you are intending to have a water feature on your stand, please clearly state this when you submit your stand design for approval. Please also complete and submit the DWTC Fountain and Water Screen Schedule form which can be found here.

Water features that create mists and sprays such as fountains create the risk of the spread of Legionella bacteria in the air that can cause Legionnaire’s disease. Any such feature is a special risk requiring a separate risk assessment detailing how the risk is controlled through water treatment and testing. 

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Exhibitors and contractors have duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) to ensure that all tools are fit for purpose and safe to use. All dangerous moving parts such as circular saws must be guarded with controls to prevent unauthorised use. The use of battery powered tools is strongly encouraged to reduce trailing cables and risk of electrical hazards. Power tools are to take power from the 110v centre tapped earths provided and not from cleaner’s sockets which are 240v. Those using mains powered tools must ensure that cables are not trailed across aisles. All portable electrical equipment must be subject to a suitable portable equipment testing regime.

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Working at Height is a high risk activity and close attention will be taken on working practices during the build and dismantling of stands. Where possible working at height should be avoided and if unavoidable should use work equipment or other measures to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall should one occur. Working at height is to be in accordance with LOLER and the Working at Heights Regulations. As such, all working at height is subject to risk assessment.

General Guidance:

• All rigging is to be carried out by the Official Rigging Contractor.
• All working platforms are to have a guardrail, mid rail and toe board. Tools are to be kept on lanyards so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Static and mobile access working platforms must be fit for purpose (see Working Platforms)
• A Live Edge Working Policy will be enforced for the construction and dismantling phases where live edges are present.
• Separate risk assessments are required for working on a live edge (before rails are in place). In such cases fall arrest equipment must always be used.
• Operatives working at height other than on a static working platform designed for that purpose (e.g. Scaffold) must be clipped on.
• Operatives working at height must have suitable head protection e.g. bump caps.
• Ground access to areas in the vicinity must be controlled to prevent persons accidentally walking directly under high works. Ground workers in the vicinity must not work directly under high works and wear suitable head protection e.g. hard hats.

For further advice on working at height safety, please contact the Operations Team.

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All Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) must comply with LOLER and have had a Thorough Inspection (TI) in the previous 6 months. All working platforms are to have a guardrail, mid rail and toe board. Mobile access towers must be correctly constructed. Mobile access towers must be fit for purpose. Outriggers are to be used correctly with the correct height to width ratio (3.5 x shortest base width indoors and 3 x shortest base width outdoors). Mobile access towers may not be moved whilst in use and wheels must be locked off. Ladders must be footed or tied off and used in accordance with Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations.

The use of domestic ladders and steps is strictly forbidden.

All of the above are a summarised guide. For full details on any particular aspect you must seek professional advice for instance look on the HSE website (UK) or Dubai Municipality Technical Guidelines (Dubai) or feel free to seek advice from the Operations Team.

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