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Corporate Christmas


Are you ready to party? • Notify your employers of what you’re planning. Their responsibilities don’t end at 5.30pm, so they could be liable for any accidents or damages if the premises or the event organisation are under their control.


• Involving safety representatives and office first- aiders might be a useful part of planning. A trained safety rep will be able to spot any potential hazards.


• Make sure you and other party organisers know what the late night security arrangements for your office are. Some offices may lock doors and stairwells at night, which could cut off an emergency escape.


• If you’re going to be serving alcohol at the party, make sure you’ve read your company’s alcohol policy if there is one. You may need to make sure you have personnel department or your manager’s agreement if your policy prohibits alcohol at work.


• Use paper cups so that there’s no danger from broken glasses – and keep drinks well away from electrical equipment.


• Remember, office fire detection systems are very sensitive to all kinds of smoke so don’t be tempted to light candles, Christmas puddings or cigarettes.


• Get colleagues to plan how they’ll be getting home. Make sure people who normally drive to work go home by another mode of transport if they drink.


But equally important – have fun. Remember, safety is not rocket science and a few simple steps like these mean you can have a great office celebration without any painful mishaps. Following these guidelines should ensure ‘peace at work, and good times for all staff’.


50 CHAMBERLINK September 2017


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