Tags: party planning on premises, health and safety risks, alcohol on site, ohs act, end of year party, alcohol at work, alcohol at the workplace
Can I serve alcohol at our end of year party?
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by Louise Harty, 07 October 2013
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Can I serve alcohol at my end of year function, even if it's free? Do I need a license? Is our company liable for serving alcohol onsite? I have the answer to your end of year party planning questions...
Dear Reader
The end of year is rapidly approaching. Companies are planning their end of year functions. Have you started planning yours? If you're planning on having yours onsite, you had better know what your obligations are regarding the OHS Act.
Can I serve alcohol at my end of year function, even if it's free? Do I need a license? Is our company liable for serving alcohol onsite? Do we have to limit alcohol consumption? I have the answer to your end of year party planning questions to make sure you comply with OHS Act…
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Can I serve alcohol at our end of year party?
None of the safety regulation strictly forbids serving alcohol onsite. And you don't need a license to serve it. But, the OHS Act refers to preventing intoxication on site. You need to identify all the risks for serving alcohol on site and take the necessary steps to prevent intoxication and the incidents related to this (OHS Act section 8).
For example, it's a risk that your employees might get intoxicated and try to operate your machinery. You need to mitigate this by either switching off your machinery or hosting your party in another part of your premises. Read on for our experts' tip…
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Keep a written company standard
Our Health and Safety expert, Wilna Louw-Malan, recommends keeping a written company standard based on the risk assessment of your year-end party. It's important that you comply with this standard every year. This way you know that you are meeting your obligations when planning your year-end party, year after year.
Now you know your basic obligations according to the OHS Act… Happy party planning!
Until next time,
Louise Harty
Senior Product Manager:
Health and Safety
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