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SEMA announces safety requirements for November show in Las Vegas

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Posted at 3:51 PM, Jul 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-16 19:04:03-04

SEMA Showgoers will be required to wear a face masks or a face shield during the 2020 event, as part of a proactive plan to prevent the spreading of germs and provide exhibitors and attendees with a safe environment where they will be able to conduct business.

With 1,800 exhibiting companies participating in the upcoming event on Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas, NV, the annual B2B SEMA Show will include several precautions and preventive safety measures.

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In addition to adhering to best practices, Show organizers released a video that outlines additional precautions that will be taken to focus on the health and well-being of those at the SEMA Show.

Some guidelines include the following:

- Require use of face masks or face shields, frequent hand washing and social distancing

- Designate entrance and exit areas to control and screen visitors with discrete daily health queries, incorporating non-invasive thermal cameras, etc.

- Configure traffic flow with one-way aisles where possible

- Install hand sanitizing stations throughout the Show, 200 feet apart

- Enhance physical cleaning with hourly sanitizing of high traffic areas throughout the Show floor and common areas, including doorways, elevators, and escalators

- Collaborate with Las Vegas Convention Center in their advancements to be among the first in the nation to pursue certification for safety measures aimed at outbreak prevention through actions such as sanitizing the facility nightly

Show organizers are also working with hotel partners, the Las Vegas Convention Center, and with state and city officials in Las Vegas, NV, to ensure high safety standards and government compliance for the November event.

Full details about the safety guidelines and the SEMA Show are available at www.semashow.com.