Health & Safety

The Safety of Our Community is the #1 Priority

ASIS International, in partnership with Safe Expo, is committed to protecting your health and safety at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 through these measures. With careful consideration, and at the advisement of Safe Expo, we have implemented these practices to allow for an event experience where all stakeholders can safely and effectively learn, conduct business, and network.

These regulations are subject to change; please check back frequently for the latest health and safety guidelines.

In-person business event participants are more likely to be vaccinated than the U.S. population, reflecting a vaccination rate above 80 percent, creating vaccination coverage that drastically cuts transmission of COVID-19 at those events regardless of the gathering size. And for recent August events, the infection rates were as much as 95 percent lower than the U.S. at large.
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What to Expect

Before GSX

Attendee Waiver When Registering
The goal of ASIS International is to hold a safe event, but it is not possible to remove all risk. To allow the ASIS International’s Global Security Exchange 2021 to move forward during the pandemic, ASIS must advise you of the risks and request that you sign a waiver during the registration process. A copy of the waiver is available for download.

What to Bring: Registration Confirmation, Face Masks, & Headphones
Please bring your digital or print registration confirmation with you to Orlando. Facemasks will be required for the duration of GSX, please bring plenty of masks. Additionally, headphones will not be provided and will be required to access all Learning Theater Content.

Arriving at GSX

Optional VaxPass
Upon arrival at the OCCC, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors are encouraged to submit proof of vaccination which allows for the bypassing of daily health attestations. Please bring proof of vaccination (the actual card or a photo of the front/back on your middle device) and photo ID to any GSX Health Screening Location.

Daily Health Attestations
Upon arrival each day at OCCC, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors who have not confirmed vaccination status via VaxPass will be required to complete a daily four-question health attestation on a mobile phone or tablet. 

The questionnaire is designed to be short and quick, the questions include:
1. Have you experienced ANY of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours?
  - fever or chills
  - cough
  - shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  - fatigue
  - muscle or body aches
  - headache
  - new loss of taste or smell
  - sore throat
  - congestion or runny nose
2. Within the past 14 days, have you been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for at least 15 minutes) with a person who is known to have laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or with anyone who has any symptoms consistent with COVID-19?
3. Are you currently waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test due to potential exposure?
4. Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days?
If you pass the daily health attestation, you will receive a green check mark to show to the screening staff.  You will receive a color-coded sticker for your badge for that day.
If you do not pass the daily heath attestation, you will not be allowed access to OCCC for that day.

Registration

Face Masks
All registration staff will be wearing masks.

Barriers
Clear barriers will be installed on all registration counters for enhanced safety.

On-Site Registration
Anyone needing to register on-site will be asked to register on their own mobile device or laptop and pay via credit card.

No Cash
No cash or checks will be accepted on-site.

Regular Cleaning
Staff will regularly clean all registration equipment.

During GSX

Face Masks

Face masks must be worn at all times in OCCC, except when actively eating or drinking (only pull down your mask to take a sip or bite). 
Masks with vents, holes, or filters, as well as gaiter neck masks, are not permitted. Three-ply masks are recommended. If you arrive without a mask, one will be provided for you.
Individuals who refuse to wear a face mask will not be permitted entry into GSX.
As advised by Safe Expo, medical or religious exemptions to the mask mandate will not be granted. Those who are unable to wear a mask for these reasons should plan to attend GSX digitally.

No Contact Policy
GSX has a no-contact policy in place this year; no hugs or handshakes.

Social Distancing
We’ve designed the exhibit hall to allow for one-way entrances/exits. There will be no aisle carpet, to allow for enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

Frequent Cleaning

Learning Theaters will be cleaned and disinfected in between each session and at the end of each day.
The Exhibit Hall will be disinfected at the end of each day.
Exhibitors will have the option to order enhanced cleaning and disinfection services for their booths.
Trash will be removed from the exhibit hall with greater frequency.
Daily disinfecting will take place to sanitize all seating areas, restrooms, and frequently touched public areas.
Seating areas will be properly distanced and transparent shields will be placed at all food service areas and concession stands.

Health & Safety Measures Encouraged for Duration of Stay
All attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors are encouraged to follow ASIS health and safety guidelines at all times during their stay in Orlando, not just while in the OCCC.

On-Site Medical Personnel
Feeling sick unexpectedly at the show? Medical personnel will be onsite and available to help anyone feeling unwell.

On-Site Rapid COVID-19 Testing Available
Need a test to return home? Not feeling well? COVID-19 Rapid Antigen ($50) and Rapid Molecular ($150) testing will be conveniently available on-site, provided by Safe Expo. Please visit the Safe Expo Testing Suite (Room 308B) to schedule your test.

Testing will be available during the following times:
- Monday, 27 September 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, 28 September 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, 29 September 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

After GSX

Post-Show Contact Tracing
We ask that if you test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after GSX, you notify the ASIS team via email or at +1.703.519.6200 so that we may launch our contact tracing protocols. Your identity will absolutely be kept confidential.

Attendee Notification
If a significant number of those in attendance are found to have tested positive within 14 days post-GSX, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors will be notified.

Questions?

Prior to GSX, please refer to the GSX website to review our full list of health and safety measures, or contact [email protected] with specific questions.

Once on-site, refer to signage placed throughout the OCCC explaining our health and safety measures or ask any ASIS staff member.

Safe Expo

ASIS is proud to partner with Safe Expo to ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone at GSX 2021.

Pre-Event
Safe Expo will review and monitor health and safety protocols on the local, state, and national level during our planning process. They will assist with the development of the GSX Health Safety Plan and will coordinate our policies and procedures with the OCCC.

On-site
The Safe Expo team will serve as the GSX Health Safety Ambassadors. They will conduct all daily screening procedures in effect (for example, health attestations), and will remind registrants of the policies that were consented to at the time of registration (for example, mask wearing or social distancing).

Post-Event
Safe Expo will implement their robust health monitoring program and, if necessary, assist local health departments with contact tracing.

Attendee Waiver

The goal of ASIS International is to hold a safe event, but it is not possible to remove all risk. To allow the ASIS International’s Global Security Exchange 2021 to move forward during the pandemic, ASIS must advise you of the risks and request that you sign a waiver during the registration process. A copy of the waiver is available for download.

DOWNLOAD WAIVER

A Message from OCCC Security Supervisor and ASIS Member, Sandra Dailey, CPP

The Orange County Convention Center has a three-pronged strategy to safeguard clients, attendees, and employees:

Implementing Recovery and Resiliency Guidelines including:
- Physical distancing in public areas
- No handshakes
- Hand sanitizer dispensers in public areas
- Increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing in public spaces
- Health and hygiene reminders throughout the property
GBAC (Global Bio-risk Advisory Council®) STAR™ Accreditation – the third-party gold standard in cleanliness and disease prevention.
Collaborating with Orlando Health – a premier, established healthcare system – to create a groundbreaking medical concierge program for conventions.

	Face Masks Required Face masks are required at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) for the duration of GSX. Masks with vents, holes, or filters, as well as gaiter neck masks, are not permitted.
	Optional VaxPass Upon arrival at the OCCC, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors are encouraged to submit proof of vaccination which allows for the bypassing of daily health attestations. Please bring proof of vaccination (the actual card or a photo of the front/back on your middle device) and photo ID to any GSX Health Screening Location.
	Health Attestations Required Upon arrival each day at OCCC, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors will be required to complete a quick four-question health attestation on a mobile phone or tablet. Those who have uploaded proof of vaccination via VaxPass are able to bypass the daily health attestation. Access Health Attestation
	Frequent Cleaning We will be following guidelines from the CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for health screenings, sanitizing, and frequent hand washing.
	Signage In staging/check-out areas at the OCCC, floors are marked to help guide social distancing and physically separate and increase distance between employees and patrons.
	On-Site COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Rapid Antigen ($50) and Rapid Molecular ($150) testing will be available on-site, provided by Safe Expo. Please schedule an appointment via the testing portal.
	Please Stay Home If Sick Any person who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who has interacted with someone who has COVID-19 within 14 days prior to GSX, should stay home.
	Contact Tracing If a significant number of those in attendance are found to have tested positive within 14 days post-GSX, all attendees, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff, and vendors will be notified.