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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.

  • 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...

further information

The Health and Safety Executive has information and advice on workplace violence 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.

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.