Safety and Security
It is not always possible to be protected from all harm, but there are reasonable measures you can take to reduce risk to personal safety in businesses. Train your staff to become security aware by paying attention to the following:
- Take extra care when opening or closing the business, including checking for unwanted intruders that may be hiding in toilets or other isolated locations
- Know how to use any alarms and security devices
- Do not discuss cash handling procedures or security measures with any person not connected to the business
- Know what to do in case there is an attempted robbery
- Advise other staff when they are leaving the premises at night
- Have clear policies on critical issues such as dealing with shoplifters, handling aggressive customers and cash handling
- Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with local police
- Return all keys and staff passes when they leave your employment
Building Regulations require all installed fire safety equipment to be regularly maintained to ensure it is kept serviceable. By regulation, exits must also be kept clear and unlocked so that building occupants can safely evacuate in an emergency. For mpore tips on how to keep a safe business premesis visit the Business Security page.
Worksafe have produced a range of documents that maybe of interest to Licensed Premises such as:
For more Information:
Occupational Violence and Workplace Bullying
Crowd Control
Noise
It is important to create a safe workplace for everyone. It is the responsibility of both the employer and the employee.
For more information contact:
Telephone (03) 9641 1444
1800 136 089 (Toll Free)
Email: info@workcover.vic.gov.au.