Not all accidents to the public in pubs are caused by consumption of alcohol. Accidents are more likely to be caused by a slippery, wet floor where a drink has been spilt, or by faulty electrical equipment.
The Health and Safety Executive report that every month over a thousand people suffer serious injuries as a result of slips, trips or falls in the workplace.
Your Duty of Care
All employers and licence-holders have a duty of care to the people who come on to their premises, which means that people must be reasonably safe when they are on the property, either using the facilities or working.
Typical hazards include:
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Electricity
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Slips and Trips
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Manual Handling
- Noise at work
- Violence at work
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Fire safety
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Cylinder gases
For help with carrying out a risk assessment, go to the HSE website - select the Example Risk Assessment for either Pubs or Nightclubs.
