Maximise Your World Cup Opportunities Without Falling Foul Of The Law
As the nation braces itself for another round of World Cup fever businesses, particularly in the Hospitality sector, are busy installing wide screen televisions and decking premises with the Cross of St George bunting and generally gearing themselves up for three weeks of relentless eating and drinking.
In the rush to maximise profits by keeping football fans fed and watered, a leading environmental health consultancy, Perry Scott Nash, is urging hotels, pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes not to overlook the health and safety issues around entertaining large crowds of fans.
“The Hospitality industry has suffered just as much as any other sector during the recession,” says Janet Cox, Client Services Director at Perry Scott Nash, adding: “So it is understandable that the vast majority of businesses are looking to the World Cup as an opportunity to recover some of the losses they have been carrying for the last couple of years.
“However, if they overlook their legal responsibilities to their customers and staff, the repercussions could be severe – a hefty fine, loss of licence or prosecution.”
To help business avoid the risks of breaking the law, Perry Scott Nash has created a ‘World Cup 2010 Risk Assessment’ guide, which has identified four main areas that licensed premises need to be aware of: the control of alcohol sales, the potential for violence and disorder, emergency evacuations and the security of staff and the public.
The World Cup 2010 Risk Assessment covers the nature of each individual hazard, the risk it presents, the groups at risk e.g., staff, customers, police etc and recommendations for minimising the risks.
“No-one wants to put a damper on the euphoria surrounding the World Cup and businesses do need to seize the opportunities it presents”, adds Janet Cox. “By following the guidance we are giving, however, hopefully the 2010 World Cup will be remembered for the best of reasons, not the worst.”
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