STAFF SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE
21 June 2024
STAFF SAFETY IN THE WORK PLACE – OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
“I know I need security, but where do I start?”
Here’s some of our answers:
Ensuring a safe working environment for staff and customers is crucial, especially with the increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in the hospitality and retail sectors. Alarming survey results from Retail NI reveal that 51% of respondents have left a job due to assault and verbal abuse, while 67% have faced violence and threats.
How can you protect your staff from these challenges? Here are some effective measures:
- Conduct a Risk Assessment Criminal incidents are often opportunistic. By conducting a thorough risk assessment, you can identify vulnerabilities, such as unsecured valuable items, and develop a checklist of potential risks along with necessary security measures.
- Protect Your Business Premises Strengthen doors and windows with grilles and shutters if needed. Lock away valuables, ensure all entrances and exits are secure after hours, and maintain good lighting around the building.
- Use Business Protection Officers On-site security reduces stress and anxiety among your team, enhancing their well-being and positively impacting customer experience. Legacy Resources offers the Legacy Link service, providing Business Protection Officers who regularly visit your premises, offer rapid response to emergencies, and assist with serious incidents. Digital incident reports are complied, this allows Legacy Link to create analytics to identify the different days, times and types of incidents, we use this information to bespoke a security package that suits you and your budget!
- Monitor with Cameras Visible cameras deter criminals and anti-social behaviour. Install them prominently to signal that your business is well-protected. Train employees to be good witnesses, noting details like gender, age, height, and clothing in case of an incident.
Feeling overwhelmed – too much to take in? Let one of our Legacy Resources senior security team come to you to conduct a free, confidential consultation tailored to your needs, providing clarity and support.