SIA Health and Safety 6

Question 1

What is Legionella and why should venue operators be aware of it?

Accepted Answer

A bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease, which can grow in poorly maintained water systems

Answer

Legionella bacteria thrive in water systems between 20-45°C. Venues with cooling towers, spas, showers, or decorative fountains must manage this risk through water treatment and temperature control.

Question 2

What is the employer's duty regarding violence at work?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a risk assessment for violence, implement controls, report incidents, and support affected staff

Answer

Under the HSE guidance on violence at work, employers must assess the risk, implement controls (training, procedures, equipment), and support staff affected by violent incidents.

Question 3

What is 'occupier's liability' and how does it affect door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

The duty owed by those controlling premises to ensure visitors and even trespassers are reasonably safe

Answer

Under the Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984, those controlling premises owe a duty to visitors (and even trespassers) to keep them reasonably safe.

Question 4

What should a door supervisor do if they notice overcrowding in the venue?

Accepted Answer

Alert management immediately and implement a 'one in, one out' policy at the door

Answer

Overcrowding is a serious fire safety risk. Door supervisors should monitor capacity, alert management, and control entry to maintain safe numbers.

Question 5

What are the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and cherry-red skin colour in severe cases

Answer

CO is odourless and colourless. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. Cherry-red skin is a late sign. Venues with gas appliances must have CO detectors.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Health and Safety 6