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What health and safety means here
Health and safety in retail is about protecting staff, customers and visitors from foreseeable harm across the shop floor, checkouts, stockrooms and delivery areas. Common considerations include manual handling, slips and trips, equipment use, and safe stock storage. This page is general guidance only; the binding rules, duties and any limits are set by the relevant national authority.
Common safety considerations
- Manual handling and safe lifting in stockrooms and deliveries.
- Slips, trips and falls on shop floors and in storage areas.
- Safe use of equipment such as ladders, cages and balers.
- Clear aisles, walkways and emergency exits.
- Awareness of lone working and dealing with the public.
General employer good practice
- Induct every new starter on basic safety before they start work.
- Keep walkways, exits and storage areas clear and organised.
- Provide and maintain suitable equipment and report faults.
- Encourage staff to raise hazards and near-misses.
- Follow the guidance and duties set by the official authority.
Where to find official rules
- Refer to the national health-and-safety or labour-inspection authority.
- Follow their published guidance for your country and sector.
- Treat this page as general background, not legal advice.
- Seek qualified advice for your specific situation where needed.
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Recruitment partners & our business ecosystem
Depending on the project, country, workforce type and availability, HRHelperG may introduce employers to recruitment partners within its business ecosystem. Recruitment services may be delivered by TNT agency s.r.o. or another suitable recruitment partner where appropriate. HRHelperG is not a recruitment agency and does not guarantee placement, hiring outcomes or candidate availability.
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