SIA Venue Safety Management 3

Question 1

During winter, ice has formed on the pavement outside a venue. What is the door supervisor's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the hazard is reported to management, apply salt or grit if available, warn patrons, and consider adjusting the queue layout

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No responsibility as the pavement is public property maintained by the local council

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Close the venue until the council has gritted the pavement outside

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Place a single 'wet floor' sign on the pavement and continue normal operations

Question 2

What is the purpose of maintaining an incident log at a licensed venue?

Accepted Answer

To create a contemporaneous record of incidents for evidential, legal, and licensing purposes

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To provide entertainment for quiet shifts by reading previous entries

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To satisfy the requirements of the Security Industry Authority's annual inspection

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To calculate staff bonuses based on the number of incidents they have dealt with

Question 3

A fire alarm activates in the venue. What is the door supervisor's PRIMARY role during an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Guide patrons to the nearest emergency exits, prevent re-entry, and assist emergency services on arrival

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Investigate the source of the alarm to determine if it is genuine before taking action

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Immediately lock all doors to prevent theft of venue property during the evacuation

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Continue monitoring the main entrance and refuse entry to anyone trying to come in

Question 4

When working with police officers at a venue, what should a door supervisor understand about the difference in their respective powers?

Accepted Answer

Police have statutory powers of arrest, search, and detention, while door supervisors rely on consent, common law, and citizen's arrest provisions

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There is no difference — SIA-licensed door supervisors have the same powers as police constables

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Door supervisors have greater powers inside the venue as it is private property

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Police officers cannot enter a licensed venue without a warrant

Question 5

What is a 'dynamic risk assessment' and when should a door supervisor carry one out?

Accepted Answer

A continuous, informal evaluation of changing risks and threats throughout a shift, informing real-time decisions

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A formal written assessment completed once a year by the venue's health and safety officer

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A risk assessment carried out by the police before a major event at the venue

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A checklist completed at the start of each shift by the head door supervisor

Question 6

What does the term 'duty of care' mean for a door supervisor working at a licensed venue?

Accepted Answer

A legal and moral obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of all persons affected by their actions or inactions

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A legal obligation to protect only the venue's property and assets during the shift

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A contractual duty to work the full hours of their shift without breaks

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A requirement to hold a valid SIA licence at all times while on duty