{"id":28610,"date":"2026-02-03T10:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flandersexpo.be\/safety-rules\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:28:59","slug":"safety-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.flandersexpo.be\/en\/safety-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SAFETY FIRST<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Show that you are a professional: take no risks and respect safety standards at all times and in all places. The list below is illustrative, but not exhaustive. Legal provisions remain applicable.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Questions or comments? Please contact us via ehs@easyfairs.com or +32 (0)9 241 97 78.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Do not walk under suspended loads<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Respect the safety perimeter around a load at height and do not walk underneath it. Inform your colleagues and other persons on-site before commencing hoisting operations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Do not ride on a pallet truck<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A pallet truck is intended solely for transporting goods, not people. Do not stand on the pallet truck yourself and do not allow colleagues to do so.<\/p>\n

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Smoking and vaping prohibited<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Compliance with the smoking ban is essential for the safety, health, and well-being of everyone in this building. These rules are established to keep the environment as pleasant and healthy as possible for everyone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Keep clear of tail lifts<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Maintain a safe distance from hydraulic tail lifts on lorries. When parking, ensure there is sufficient space behind the vehicle so the tail lift remains easily accessible during loading and unloading.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Do not stand on a forklift<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Forklifts are not suitable for lifting people. Use a forklift only for its intended purpose: moving goods and lifting them on or off lorries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Maximum speed 20 km\/h<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The maximum speed within this area is 20 km\/h. It is vital that all road users adhere to this limit to ensure everyone’s safety. This applies to all vehicles, including but not limited to cars, bicycles, and other moving transport.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wear safety shoes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Prevent crushing and foot injuries during loading, unloading, and while on-site by always wearing appropriate safety shoes while working.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wear safety gloves<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Avoid bruising and injuries when moving, nailing, screwing, or sawing panels and when cutting carpet. Ensure your hands do not get trapped when handling large components.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wear safety goggles<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Prevent eye injuries during high-risk activities such as using grinding discs, pneumatic staplers, or paint sprayers. Always consider the safety of your colleagues as well.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lift loads correctly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Avoid unnecessary strain on your back when lifting and carrying. Correct lifting techniques reduce physical fatigue and prevent muscle strains and pain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Avoid risks at height<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do not use a ladder for work at significant heights; choose certified scaffolding instead. Ensure mobile scaffolding is erected in accordance with safety regulations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wear a safety harness<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When working at height, a safety harness provides protection against falls. Appropriate fall protection is essential, especially when working on or alongside trusses and profiles.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wear a safety helmet<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Protect your head from falling objects and equipment. Wear a certified safety helmet as soon as you enter the site. A safety helmet also increases your visibility in the workplace.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stack loads correctly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ensure that loads\u2014including partial loads\u2014are correctly stacked and secured, even for short distances. Reposition partial loads to achieve a more balanced distribution.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Remove waste<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do not leave waste lying around on the stand or in the aisles; deposit it at the designated collection points. An orderly site prevents falls and allows for efficient and safe working.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Use certified materials<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Always use certified materials for carpets, ceilings, electrical cables & spots, electrical switchboards, fabrics, plexiglass, panels, paint, etc.<\/p>\n

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