SIA Door Emergency Procedures — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary responsibility of a door supervisor during an emergency evacuation?
- To save the till money
- To ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of all persons from the premises (Correct answer)
- To lock all the doors
- To continue checking IDs
Correct answer: To ensure the safe and orderly evacuation of all persons from the premises
During an emergency evacuation, the door supervisor's primary responsibility is the safety of all persons. This includes guiding people to exits, checking areas are clear, assisting those who need help, and directing people to the assembly point.
Question 2: What should a door supervisor do if they discover a fire?
- Attempt to extinguish it regardless of size
- Raise the alarm, call the fire service (999), evacuate the area, and only attempt to fight the fire if trained and it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Close the door and continue working
- Post about it on social media
Correct answer: Raise the alarm, call the fire service (999), evacuate the area, and only attempt to fight the fire if trained and it is safe to do so
The priority is: raise the alarm, call 999, evacuate all persons, close doors to contain the fire, and only attempt to fight the fire if it is small, you are trained, and it is safe to do so. Never put yourself at risk.
Question 3: What is an 'assembly point' and why is it important?
- Where staff assemble before their shift
- A pre-designated safe location where evacuated persons gather so everyone can be accounted for (Correct answer)
- Where deliveries are received
- The venue's main entrance
Correct answer: A pre-designated safe location where evacuated persons gather so everyone can be accounted for
An assembly point is a pre-determined safe location away from the building where all evacuated persons gather. It allows headcounts to be conducted and ensures nobody re-enters the building.
Question 4: What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Push, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Adjust, Squeeze, Spray
- Pull, Angle, Spray, Stop
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side across the base of the fire.
Question 5: What colour is a CO2 fire extinguisher in the UK?
- Red with a cream label
- Red with a black label (Correct answer)
- Red with a blue label
- All yellow
Correct answer: Red with a black label
In the UK, CO2 fire extinguishers have a red body with a black label/band. CO2 extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires and flammable liquid fires.
Question 6: What should a door supervisor do if a suspicious package is discovered in the venue?
- Open it to check the contents
- Do not touch it, evacuate the area, call the police, and follow the venue's bomb threat procedure (Correct answer)
- Move it outside
- Place it in the lost property
Correct answer: Do not touch it, evacuate the area, call the police, and follow the venue's bomb threat procedure
Never touch, move, or open a suspicious package. Evacuate the immediate area, cordon it off, call the police on 999, and follow the venue's bomb threat procedure. Do not use mobile phones near the package.
SIA Door Emergency Procedures
What is the primary responsibility of a door supervisor during an emergency evacuation?