Tis the season when companies like to say “thank you” to their employees by hosting holiday office parties. Some are simple—an afternoon off to eat and possibly hand out gifts. Others are more elaborate—celebrations that include dinner and entertainment at a fancy venue. Regardless of the size or budget, safety and security measures must be applied.

No Alcohol. No alcohol should be served at onsite parties. Not only could the company be held liable for any accidents if an inebriated employee drives and is involved in an accident, but too much alcohol can fuel misbehavior. If the office party is taking place offsite, alcohol should still be avoided. That won’t stop people from purchasing drinks on their own, but it will at least reduce liability and overall alcohol consumption.

Keep It Short. The longer people mingle, there is an increasing chance that someone might say something inappropriately that causes hard feelings.

Avoid Hard Feelings. An office party is not the time to distribute bonuses. Unless everyone is receiving the exact the same amount, word will quickly spread as to who got what and some employees will bound to take issue on how the bonuses were calculated.

Enlist the Services of an Office Security Guard Company. If you don’t have a regular security guard at your office, consider hiring a guard to provide holiday party security. For large offsite events, hire event security even if the venue has its own security. That way, hired guards can focus their attention on the event, employees and their guests—making sure everyone behaves appropriately and leaves the party