New induction system introduced to Fieldays
Fieldays exhibitors setting up their sites have faced an extra hurdle this year, as inductions have been introduced to meet health and safety requirements.
Fieldays exhibitors setting up their sites have faced an extra hurdle this year, as inductions have been introduced to meet health and safety requirements.
The inductions were carried out before anyone could go onto the site during build-up and pack-down.
Inductions were running continuously through the day taking no longer than five minutes each, informing visitors of risks, hazards and responsible behaviour.
“Fieldays have made a real commitment to health and safety this year,” inductor Paula Lovegrove said during the build-up on Monday.
Everyone has to wear a hi-vis to be easily visible to everybody on site.
The biggest hazards on site are trips and falls and the induction advises people to pay attention and be aware at all times.
It was recommended not to leave equipment unattended and to supervise untrained staff.
Lovegrove said some people reacted negatively when told they had to take the induction.
But the operation was running smoothly.
“We are expecting over 1000 people today.” Lovegrove said.
With the induction having to be done, traffic wanting to enter the site began to build up.
Guy De Salis, along with other security staff, helped with traffic management into the site at Gate 1.
He said traffic was busiest in the morning from 7.30am and was mainly exhibitor contractors.
Inductions were introduced this year following new legislation and OSH laws surrounding health and safety on a building site.
