SIA Venue Safety Management 2

Question 1

A venue has a capacity of 400 people. The door clicker shows 395 inside. A group of 10 arrives. What should the door supervisor do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that only 5 can enter now and operate a 'one in, one out' policy for the remaining 5

Answer

The maximum capacity must never be exceeded. The door supervisor should explain the situation politely, admit up to 5 from the group to reach capacity, and operate a 'one in, one out' policy for the remaining members as other patrons leave. This maintains safety while still offering a reasonable solution to the group.

Question 2

What are the key signs of a potential crowd crush situation that a door supervisor should watch for?

Accepted Answer

People being visibly compressed, unable to move their arms, and wave-like swaying movements in the crowd

Answer

Warning signs of crowd crush include: visible compression of bodies, people unable to move their arms freely, involuntary wave-like swaying (where groups of people move as a unit), people being lifted off their feet, screaming or distress calls, and people struggling to breathe. Door supervisors must act immediately to reduce density when these signs appear.

Question 3

When ejecting an intoxicated patron from a venue, what is the door supervisor's duty of care?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patron is not left in a vulnerable state — consider calling a taxi, contacting their friends, or calling an ambulance if necessary

Answer

Door supervisors have a duty of care that extends beyond simply removing someone from the venue. An intoxicated person left alone on the street is vulnerable to injury, crime, or exposure. Best practice includes helping them contact friends or family, calling a taxi, or calling emergency services if they are severely intoxicated. Abandoning a vulnerable person could result in negligence claims.

Question 4

What is the recommended method for counting patrons in and out of a venue to maintain an accurate capacity count?

Accepted Answer

Use mechanical or electronic clickers at every entry and exit point, reconciled regularly

Answer

Accurate capacity management requires mechanical or electronic clickers (tally counters) at every entry and exit point. These should click up for entries and down for exits, with regular reconciliation between door staff. Some venues use electronic systems that scan tickets or wristbands. Visual estimation is unreliable and retrospective counting is useless for real-time safety.

Question 5

A patron has suffered a serious cut from a broken glass on the dance floor. After providing first aid, what additional actions should the door supervisor take?

Accepted Answer

Secure the area, ensure all glass fragments are cleared by appropriate staff, complete an incident report, and photograph the injury if the patron consents

Answer

After first aid is administered, the area should be secured to prevent further injuries. All glass fragments must be thoroughly cleared, ideally by designated staff with appropriate equipment. A full incident report should be completed including time, location, nature of injury, first aid given, and witness details. Photographing the injury (with consent) and the scene provides evidence. The patron should be advised to seek medical attention.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Venue Safety Management 2