SIA Door Physical Intervention 2

Question 1

What is an 'escorting hold' used for in door supervision?

Accepted Answer

A controlled technique to guide a non-compliant person from the premises using minimal force

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Helping elderly customers to their seats

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A greeting handshake with VIP customers

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A technique for carrying heavy equipment

Question 2

What risks are associated with restraining an intoxicated person?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of positional asphyxia, vomiting and choking, unpredictable behaviour, and reduced pain response

Answer

No additional risks — intoxicated people are easier to restrain

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Only the risk of them falling asleep

Answer

The main risk is damage to their clothing

Question 3

What is 'excited delirium' and why should door supervisors be aware of it?

Accepted Answer

A potentially fatal condition characterised by extreme agitation, superhuman strength, and insensitivity to pain, often linked to drug use

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Excitement about being at a nightclub

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A medical term for alcohol intoxication

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A type of anxiety disorder

Question 4

What is the correct procedure after using physical force on a member of the public?

Accepted Answer

Document everything in an incident report, inform management, preserve CCTV, and seek medical attention for any injuries

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Deny any force was used

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Only document it if the person complains

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Delete any CCTV footage of the incident

Question 5

When restraining someone on the ground, what position carries the highest risk of positional asphyxia?

Accepted Answer

Face down (prone) with pressure on the back

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On their back (supine)

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On their side (recovery position)

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Sitting upright against a wall

Question 6

What legal record should a door supervisor keep of any physical intervention?

Accepted Answer

A detailed written incident report including time, location, people involved, force used, reasons, witnesses, and outcome

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No record is needed

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A brief text message to their manager

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A video recorded on their personal phone