The RBS Program was conceived and developed over a two and a half year period with extensive consultation with hospitality industry organizations. Licensee and Server courses were developed by Pannell, Kerr, Forster under contract to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. The responsibility for its use as well as its abuse is a shared one in our society. In the wrong hands, alcohol can be a fatal weapon. Alcohol is a factor many domestic violence incidents.
Many assaults occur after someone has had too much to drink.
Uncounted numbers of serious accidents like slips and falls are alcohol related. Alcohol can interfere with normal fetal development, resulting in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or other birth defects. This program is designed to encourage a responsible, caring, and professional approach by Licensees and Servers to the serving of alcohol in their establishments. Developed by representatives of the hospitality industry, it provides critical information on the effects of alcohol on people, and techniques for preventing over-service. Awareness of this information will help you develop a more positive environment for you and your patrons, greater professionalism in your job, and increased community respect.