Expo 2020 Dubai gets 'sword of honour' for ensuring safety of workers Wam/Dubai Artist's impression of the Expo 2020. Expo 2020 Dubai has been awarded the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour. This is in recognition of the organisation’s dedication to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its workforce. Expo 2020 is one of 66 organisations from across the globe to achieve the prestigious accolade in 2020. The British Safety Council is one of the world’s leading health and safety bodies, with the London-based charity providing training in more than 50 countries. The 2020 awards mark the 41st year in which the Sword of Honour for health and safety management excellence has been presented.