What steps can a retailer take to protect the workplace from violence and crime?

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

To prevent workplace violence and crime, a retailer should take the following steps:

• Understand legal obligations to provide a safe workplace under federal and state law;
• Implement physical changes to protect retail workers like security systems and video monitoring equipment;
• Train employees and supervisors on safety measures;
• Establish contingency plans, including security and communication protocols for responding to acts of violence;
• Require late night workers dealing with valuable goods to work in pairs or groups; and
• Maintain adequate records.