SIA Health and Safety 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does PAT stand for?
- Personal Attack Training
- Portable Appliance Testing — electrical safety checks on portable equipment (Correct answer)
- Public Address Test
- Premises Assessment Tool
Correct answer: Portable Appliance Testing — electrical safety checks on portable equipment
PAT testing checks portable electrical equipment for safety. Venues must ensure equipment (sound systems, lights, etc.) is regularly tested.
Question 2: What is a 'near miss' and why should it be reported?
- An almost-successful search for drugs
- An incident that could have resulted in harm but didn't — reporting helps prevent future accidents (Correct answer)
- A missed shift
- A customer who almost got past without ID
Correct answer: An incident that could have resulted in harm but didn't — reporting helps prevent future accidents
Near misses are warning signs. Reporting them helps identify hazards before someone is actually hurt.
Question 3: Who is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
- A private insurance company
- The UK government agency responsible for regulating and enforcing workplace health and safety law (Correct answer)
- A trade union
- A training provider
Correct answer: The UK government agency responsible for regulating and enforcing workplace health and safety law
The HSE is the national regulator for workplace health and safety. They can inspect premises, issue improvement/prohibition notices, and prosecute offenders.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a fire risk assessment?
- To determine the cheapest fire extinguishers
- To identify fire hazards, people at risk, evaluate and reduce risks, and plan emergency procedures (Correct answer)
- To check if the venue needs fire insurance
- To test the fire alarm quarterly
Correct answer: To identify fire hazards, people at risk, evaluate and reduce risks, and plan emergency procedures
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment.
Question 5: What is the 'responsible person' under fire safety regulations?
- The most responsible staff member
- The employer, owner, or person with control of the premises who must manage fire safety (Correct answer)
- The fire safety officer
- The person closest to the fire exit
Correct answer: The employer, owner, or person with control of the premises who must manage fire safety
Under the RRO 2005, the responsible person (typically the employer/venue owner) must ensure fire safety compliance including risk assessment, equipment, and evacuation procedures.
Question 6: How often should fire drills be conducted in a licensed venue?
- Only when the fire service visits
- At least every 6 months, with new staff participating as soon as possible (Correct answer)
- Once a year is sufficient
- Fire drills aren't required for venues
Correct answer: At least every 6 months, with new staff participating as soon as possible
The RRO recommends fire drills at least twice a year. New staff should participate in a drill as soon as reasonably practicable after starting.
SIA Health and Safety 3
What does PAT stand for?