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  • Aren't shops safe and healthy places to work?  more...
  • I am worried about being assaulted at work. How can I make sure I am safe?  more...
  • Who is responsible for policing health and safety in shops?  more...
  • I work in an in-store bakery and get very hot. What can I do?  more...
  • How can I make my checkout more comfortable?  more...
  • What does the HSE recommend about checkouts?  more...
  • Could the laser in my checkout damage my eyes?  more...
  • Who is responsible for health and safety where I work?  more...
  • Who should I speak to if I have a health and safety problem at work?  more...

further information

The Health and Safety Executive has information and advice for workers and employers, including guides and case studies, as well as research and statistics. www.hse.gov.uk/violence

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 workavailable online in the resources section. www.usdaw.org.uk/campaigns/freedom_from_fear

Working alone in safety, available from www.hse.gov.uk, or HSE Books, tel: 01787 881165, fax: 01787 313995, free.

Work-related upper limb disorders: A guide to prevention, HS(G)60, available from www.hse.gov.uk, or HSE Books, tel: 01787 881165, fax: 01787 313995, free.

Checkouts and musculoskeletal disorders, available from www.hse.gov.uk, or HSE Books, tel: 01787 881165, fax: 01787 313995, free.