Retail Risk Assessment
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Annual injuries in retail
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Common Retail Hazards
Key risks identified by the HSE for retail work
Lifting and moving stock, deliveries, and display items
Control Measures:
- Assess weight before lifting
- Use trolleys and sack trucks for heavy items
- Store heavy items at waist height
- Training in safe lifting techniques
- Team lifts for awkward or heavy items
Spillages, stock on floor, uneven surfaces, trailing cables
Control Measures:
- Clean up spillages immediately
- Keep aisles and walkways clear
- Secure cables and leads
- Good lighting throughout premises
- Non-slip flooring in high-risk areas
Using steps, ladders, and platforms for high shelving
Control Measures:
- Use suitable steps with handrails
- Never overreach from ladders
- Maintain three points of contact
- Do not use makeshift access equipment
- Training in safe use of access equipment
Robbery, abusive customers, and conflict situations
Control Measures:
- Good visibility and lighting
- CCTV and panic buttons
- Staff training in conflict resolution
- Cash handling procedures
- Lone working policies
Delivery vehicles in yards and car parks
Control Measures:
- Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes
- Reversing alarms and mirrors
- Designated delivery areas
- Banksman for reversing vehicles
- Speed limits and signage
Falling items, unstable displays, glass cabinets
Control Measures:
- Secure heavy items on displays
- Regular checks of display stability
- Safety glass for cabinets
- Keep items within safe reach
- Anchor tall display units to walls
Relevant Legislation
Laws and regulations that apply to retail risk assessments
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Primary legislation requiring employers to ensure health and safety of employees and the public
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Requires risk assessments for all work activities and implementation of control measures
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Requires avoidance of manual handling where possible and assessment of risks
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Specific requirements for work at height including risk assessment and suitable equipment
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Covers workplace environment including lighting, ventilation, and facilities
Sample Tasks We Cover
Generate risk assessments for these common retail activities
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Retail Risk Assessments
A retail risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures for retail work activities. Under UK health and safety law, employers and self-employed workers must assess risks to health and safety arising from their work.
The HSE 5-step approach involves: (1) identifying hazards, (2) deciding who might be harmed and how, (3) evaluating risks and deciding on precautions, (4) recording findings, and (5) reviewing and updating as necessary. Our AI-powered generator follows this methodology to create professional, compliant assessments.
Whether you're a sole trader, small business, or larger contractor, documented risk assessments protect both workers and businesses. They demonstrate compliance with health and safety law and provide evidence of due diligence in case of incidents.