Compared with recognised risky industries such as agriculture and construction, the perception that retail is low risk is not surprising. But even farms or construction sites do not commonly suffer from members of the public walking in off the street and committing acts of violence. Every industry sector, including retail, has its own H&S risk profile. Within that, every retail high street outlet, distribution centre or admin office can have additional unique risks.
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There are occupational health issues that arise in certain industries, such as vibration white finger from long term use of vibrating tools in the construction industry. There are also a range of maladies that are common across workplaces and offices, regardless of industry or business sector. The HSE has prepared an extremely interesting set of numbers that cover the entire range of work-related illnesses.
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You manage a busy construction operation, perhaps across multiple sites and maybe nationwide. That means you can’t keep an eye on everything. Prioritisation is one approach to ensuring that you do keep a focus on the more important things. So what can you do to optimise your holistic view of how well your company is instigating measures to improve safety for employees and the general public?
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