Health & Safety in Licensed Premises

What is a 'capacity limit' for licensed premises?

• ANo limit
• BThe maximum number of people allowed in the premises at one time✓
• COnly during evenings
• DNot required

Answer: Capacity limits are set based on fire safety and safety regulations to prevent overcrowding, which poses risks including fire dangers and crushing hazards.

What is 'public safety' under the licensing objectives?

• AOnly police matters
• BProtection of people from physical harm, fire, and overcrowding✓
• CJust polite customers
• DNo relevance

Answer: Public safety covers protection from physical injury, fire hazards, overcrowding, and other risks on premises.

What is the 'Health and Safety at Work Act 1974'?

• ALicensing law
• BLaw requiring employers to provide a safe working environment✓
• CAlcohol law
• DTax law

Answer: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is UK legislation requiring employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees and visitors.

What is 'fire safety' in licensed premises?

• AIrrelevant
• BSystems and procedures to prevent fire and enable safe evacuation✓
• COnly for kitchens
• DManagement's responsibility only

Answer: Fire safety includes fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency exits, evacuation procedures, and regular training so all occupants can exit safely in a fire.

What must be displayed in every licensed premises?

• AMenu only
• BEmergency exit signs and safety notices✓
• CPrices only
• DNothing required

Answer: Licensed premises must display emergency exit signs, fire safety information, and safety notices to inform occupants of hazards and exits.

What is a 'risk assessment'?

• AOptional
• BA systematic evaluation of hazards and risks in the workplace✓
• COnly for factories
• DNo real purpose

Answer: A risk assessment identifies hazards (fire, slips, violence) and evaluates the risks they pose, leading to control measures to reduce harm.

What is 'slip and trip hazards' in licensed premises?

• ANot a concern
• BWet floors, broken tiles, loose carpets - risks of falls causing injury✓
• COnly in kitchens
• DUnimportant

Answer: Slip and trip hazards are common in pubs/bars and require management including quick cleanup of spills, warning signs, and suitable flooring.

What is 'lifting and handling' safety?

• AJust lifting bottles
• BProper techniques to prevent injury when lifting/moving items like kegs, boxes, and bottles✓
• CNot important
• DStaff should figure it out

Answer: Proper lifting and handling techniques prevent back injuries and muscle strains. Staff should be trained to lift with bent knees, keep loads close, and ask for help.

What is 'glass safety' in licensed premises?

• ANo concern
• BBreaking glass is normal
• CPolicies to prevent injury from broken glass and reduce use of glass where possible✓
• DIrrelevant

Answer: Glass safety includes policies against glass on outdoor areas (using plastic), swift cleanup of breakages, and training to prevent glass injuries to staff and customers.

What is 'first aid' provision?

• AOptional
• BFirst aid kits and trained first aiders must be available✓
• COnly if someone is injured
• DNot required

Answer: Premises must have first aid kits and at least one trained first aider available to provide immediate care for injuries and illnesses.

What is the 'Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act'?

• ALicensing law
• BLaw protecting children and vulnerable people from harm and abuse✓
• CFire safety law
• DNo relevance to licensing

Answer: This act requires awareness and reporting of child abuse or vulnerable adult abuse. Staff should be trained to recognize and report safeguarding concerns.

What is an 'evacuation procedure'?

• AUnimportant
• BPlanned process to safely remove people from premises in an emergency✓
• COnly for fires
• DNo need for planning

Answer: An evacuation procedure is a documented plan for safely and quickly exiting the premises in emergencies. Staff must be trained and drills conducted regularly.