Ask for Angela: Staff had no clue, says pub worker

Jack said this lack of consistent training put vulnerable women at risk.

"It could cause an even bigger issue then, if something looks funny," he said.

"If there's a perpetrator making a woman feel uncomfortable when she's spending extended time up at the bar asking staff - it could put her in a more vulnerable position."

He said he believed many venues were "just ticking boxes" rather than taking their responsibilities seriously.

"It's sort of futile in a way, it's pointless," he added.

The scheme was named after Angela Crompton, who was murdered by her husband.

The safety initiative has spread to countries around the world, including Canada and the Netherlands.