SIA Emergency Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does CBRN stand for in the context of emergency planning?
- Critical Building Response Network
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (Correct answer)
- Community-Based Risk Notification
- Counter-terrorism British Response Network
Correct answer: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear. These represent categories of hazardous materials or weapons that could be used in a terrorist attack or industrial incident. Door supervisors should be aware of initial response procedures.
Question 2: If you suspect a chemical attack inside a venue, what should you advise people to do?
- Stay inside and close all windows and doors
- Move upwind, uphill, and upstream from the source if outside; evacuate away from the substance if inside (Correct answer)
- Remove all clothing immediately
- Wash their hands with soap and water only
Correct answer: Move upwind, uphill, and upstream from the source if outside; evacuate away from the substance if inside
In a suspected chemical incident, people should move away from the source. If outdoors, move upwind, uphill, and upstream. If indoors, evacuate away from the substance. Remove contaminated outer clothing and follow decontamination advice from emergency services.
Question 3: What are the four key fire safety measures a door supervisor should know about their venue?
- Fire extinguisher colours, fire brigade response times, insurance details, and building age
- Location of fire exits, fire extinguisher types and locations, assembly point, and the fire evacuation procedure (Correct answer)
- Number of sprinklers, fire door ratings, building height, and construction material
- Fire officer name, last inspection date, fire certificate number, and insurance broker
Correct answer: Location of fire exits, fire extinguisher types and locations, assembly point, and the fire evacuation procedure
Door supervisors must know: all fire exit locations and routes, types and locations of fire extinguishers, the designated assembly point, and the venue's specific fire evacuation procedure including their role within it.
Question 4: A patron is bleeding heavily from a deep cut to their arm. While waiting for an ambulance, what should you do?
- Apply a tourniquet immediately above the wound
- Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean pad, elevate the limb above heart level if possible, and monitor for shock (Correct answer)
- Pour cold water over the wound to clean it
- Remove any embedded objects from the wound
Correct answer: Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean pad, elevate the limb above heart level if possible, and monitor for shock
Apply firm, direct pressure using a clean pad or dressing. Elevate the limb above heart level to reduce blood flow. Do not remove embedded objects. Monitor for signs of shock (pale, cold, clammy skin, rapid breathing). Keep the casualty warm and reassured.
Question 5: What information should be included in a post-incident report following an emergency at a venue?
- Only the names of people involved
- Date, time, location, description of events in chronological order, people involved, actions taken, injuries sustained, emergency services attendance, and witness details (Correct answer)
- A brief email to the venue owner
- Only the police crime reference number
Correct answer: Date, time, location, description of events in chronological order, people involved, actions taken, injuries sustained, emergency services attendance, and witness details
A comprehensive post-incident report should include all relevant details: date, time, location, chronological description, parties involved, actions taken by staff, injuries, emergency services details, witness information, CCTV availability, and any follow-up actions required.
Question 6: During a venue evacuation, a patron in a wheelchair cannot use the stairs. What should a door supervisor do?
- Carry them down the stairs immediately
- Guide them to a designated refuge point (protected waiting area), inform the fire brigade of their location, and stay with them if safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Tell them to wait until everyone else has left
- Ask other patrons to carry the wheelchair down the stairs
Correct answer: Guide them to a designated refuge point (protected waiting area), inform the fire brigade of their location, and stay with them if safe to do so
Most multi-storey venues have designated refuge points - protected areas where wheelchair users can wait safely for the fire brigade to evacuate them using specialist equipment. The person's location must be communicated to the fire brigade upon arrival.
SIA Emergency Procedures 3
What does CBRN stand for in the context of emergency planning?