According to data from 2020, 2,041 individuals lost their lives in car accidents related to alcohol consumption. All the drivers had a blood alcohol content (BAC) ranging from .01 to .07 g/dL. This is a sobering reminder of the dangers of excessive drinking. It highlights the importance of preventing the over-consumption of alcohol. As a server or bartender, it is good practice to be aware…
It’s hard to imagine something more dangerous than driving drunk. Even without the addition of alcohol, stepping into a car is a massive responsibility and one not to be taken lightly. When the driver is intoxicated, stepping into the car becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse, where you can only hope you won’t end up on the short…
Practicing alcohol safety and knowing alcohol safety procedures can be the difference between life and death for someone, whether that person is a patron of your bar or anyone else. Staggeringly high numbers of drunk driving deaths, alcohol-related emergency room visits, and many other alcohol-related injuries and issues occur every year. As a bartender, server, manager, or owner, it is…
On July 1st, 2022, a new California law was enacted mandating Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and certification for businesses with an ABC license for on-site alcohol sales and consumption. Who within the organization has to be RBS certified? Servers and bartenders that check IDs and serve alcohol and their managers are among those who must be certified under the…
As the most populous state in the US, California communities are one of the largest alcohol markets in the nation. The growing alcohol market puts Californian citizens and communities at risk for increasing alcohol-related harm. The state legislature recognized that concerning risk and enacted the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Act in July 2022. The goal of this act is…
Bartending is a lot more than pouring drinks. It may seem simple, but it is labor intensive and requires attention to detail that most may not realize. Drinking responsibly is just that–responsible. Irresponsible consumption of alcohol is dangerous and often costs lives. If done improperly, the mixing of different drinks can cause the consumer to lose track of the amount…
The Responsible Beverage Service Training Act was created in 2017 by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC.) Since then, servers, managers, bartenders, and anyone else who provides alcoholic beverages require an RBS certificate to continue service. If you are a bar, restaurant, pub, or any establishment that serves alcoholic beverages in California, you will need proof of an…
Are you wondering how to open a bar in California? It’s not as simple as buying a piece of property and hiring the first applicants who come along. There are several things to keep in mind, from conceptualizing your business to funding and certifying your business with all the necessary licensing. If you aren’t licensed to operate, you won’t stay…
In California, there are many alcohol-serving laws to help protect Californians and their communities from alcohol-related harm. You may feel that in California, alcohol-serving laws are generally “common sense” laws when it comes to alcohol. Don’t drink and drive, don’t serve or sell alcohol if you are under 21, and so forth. However, many unique laws strictly for California need…
As of July 1st, 2022, all alcohol servers, managers, and operators must undergo an RBS training program and receive RBS certification. But what is an RBS certification and how can it make you a better bartender? What is an RBS Certification? The Responsible Beverage Service certification demonstrates that you know how to serve alcohol and you know when not to…