Risk factors and ways to address them
A cash-related assault is less likely to occur where personal security measures are evident in a workplace, so security is a priority for your business.
Point of sale area setup
Make your workplace a less attractive target
Retail workplace setup
Security should be a prime consideration when fitting out a retail workplace
Doors, windows and roofs
Potential entry points for offenders must be secured
Cash management procedures
Make cash less accessible during handling, storage and transfer
Opening and closing for business
A workplace is more likely to be targeted during opening and closing
Working when it is dark or working alone
Precautions to take when employees work alone or when it is dark outside
Staff training
Train employees in the use of security equipment, cash management procedures and in event of a robbery
Areas beyond the retail workplace
Areas beyond the workplace that may pose a threat
Surviving a robbery - and afterwards
Survival steps when being faced with a robbery
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