Updated 8 August 2024
The following spaces are categorised as restricted work areas by GCCEC
In order to access these restricted areas, every person must -
If you need to deliver goods to the loading dock
Contractors and exhibitors arriving via the loading dock must enter and leave via GCCEC Security Control.
Contractor wristbands will be issued by GCCEC Security Control. Wristbands must be always clearly visible whilst on GCCEC property, unless otherwise authorised by GCCEC.
If you are entering GCCEC through the front doors
You will be asked by GCCEC Security personnel to show proof that you have completed a relevant induction. Your proof will be your certificate of completion. Save your certificate to your Apple or Android wallet, or print a copy to show staff on arrival.
GCCEC Security personnel will then issue you with a wristband, which must be worn in the halls and loading dock at all times.
Failure to comply with the access controls policies of the GCCEC may result in persons being prohibited from undertaking any work, or expulsion from the GCCEC.
Site Rules
On entering the SPLASH! Trade Expo halls, you agree to comply with safe work practices, and the site rules of the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. A copy of the GCCEC site rules can be found here.
Event Managers and GCCEC Safety Liaison Officers will help monitor safety from time to time during bump-in (and bump-out). These activities are undertaken as part of GCCEC assurance processes and are not a substitute for exhibitors’ safety obligations.
At the conclusion of the set-up period, a pre-expo safety inspection will be conducted. If a safety issue is identified at your stand, you will receive a phone call / text message, and you will be asked to return to the expo hall to fix the problem. SPLASH! Trade Expo will not open to visitors until all stands are safe.
Emergency exits, aisles, and fire hose reels
It is prohibited under Australian Legislation for any identified fire safety installation including fire doors, emergency exit lights, fire hose reals, and extinguishers to be blocked or obstructed in anyway.
3 metres wide clear aisles must be maintained, to allow easy access to emergency exits. Do not place equipment in the expo aisles.
Spa or pool chemicals
Use of hazardous chemicals is discouraged. However, if they are required to keep your water clean –
If you are exhibiting pool chemicals because that is your core business, please use empty packaging for your display. This not only removes the risk of injury and damage to property, it reduces weight so your expo stand will be easier to assemble and dismantle.
Test & Tag
Any power cord plugged into an expo stand power point, must be have a valid test tag attached. This includes brand new power cords, phone chargers, and laptop power cords.
Event Managers and GCCEC Safety Liaison Officers will ask you to unplug your equipment from the power source, if it has not been tested & tagged.
Testing & tagging services will be available on-site Tuesday 20 Aug, 9.00am – 5.00pm, and Wed 21 Aug, 7.00am – 9.00am.
Access to expo hall
There will be no access into the expo hall when the ALL-INdustry Drinks are happening, Wednesday 21 August, 4.30pm – 6.00pm.
Smoking is only permitted at clearly signed designated areas outside the GCCEC. This also applies to the use of electronic cigarettes and vaporisers.