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

A type of alcoholic drink

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A skin condition caused by crowded venues

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A type of asbestos

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

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Violence is an accepted part of security work

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Only report violence that results in hospitalisation

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Violence risk management is optional for security firms

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

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Only the property owner is liable

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Liability for occupying too much space

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Insurance against building collapse

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

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Nothing — that's management's problem

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Turn off the music to make people leave

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Call the fire brigade

Question 5

What are the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Accepted Answer

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

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Bright red rash and fever

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Only visible on a CO detector

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Coughing and sneezing

Question 6

What welfare facilities must be provided for door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Access to toilets, drinking water, rest facilities, and shelter from adverse weather

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None — they work outdoors

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Only a mobile phone

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Whatever the door supervisor brings themselves