Shop work presents health risks including aggression and violence, and RSI from and repetitive tasks such as operating a till. Read on to find out how you can protect your health.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has information and advice on workplace violence for workers and employers, including guides and case studies, as well as research and statistics.
The HSE have also produced a number of publications relevant to work in retail including Working alone – Health and safety guidance on the risks of lone working; Upper Limb Disorders in the Workplace; and Checkouts and musculoskeletal disorders.
Usdaw’s Freedom from Fear campaign seeks to prevent threats and violence towards shop workers. Usdaw also publishes the leaflets Checking out health and safety in shops, Late-night working: Preventing violence to staff and Keep your cool! Tackling heat stress at work.
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