SIA Health and Safety 5

Question 1

What is 'manual handling' and why is it relevant to door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads — relevant when moving equipment, barriers, or during physical intervention

Answer

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling. Door supervisors may handle barriers, equipment, and people.

Question 2

What is a 'method statement' in health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A document describing how a work activity will be carried out safely, step by step

Answer

Method statements (also called safe systems of work) detail how tasks should be completed safely, including hazards, precautions, and emergency procedures.

Question 3

What is the 'hierarchy of control' in risk management?

Accepted Answer

Elimination → Substitution → Engineering controls → Admin controls → PPE, in order of effectiveness

Answer

The hierarchy prioritises eliminating hazards first. PPE is the last resort as it relies on human behaviour.

Question 4

What noise levels require hearing protection in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

80 dB(A) daily exposure requires assessment; 85 dB(A) requires mandatory hearing protection

Answer

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 set action levels at 80 dB(A) (lower) and 85 dB(A) (upper). Nightclubs regularly exceed these levels.

Question 5

What is 'lone working' and does it apply to door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Working without direct supervision or nearby colleagues — yes, it can apply to solo door staff

Answer

Solo door supervisors at smaller venues are lone workers. Employers must assess the risks and implement measures like check-in procedures and panic buttons.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Health and Safety 5