A duty of care is a legal responsibility. Section 8 of the OHS Act 2000 states that as an employer you can ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all the employees.
Franklins Supermarkets were fined $95,000 after three armed robbers held up one of their stores and threatened employees. Franklins pleaded guilty to breaches of occupational health laws by not enforcing its locked delivery dock policy and failing to provide duress alarms for its staff.
Each employer has the obligation to identify foreseeable hazards and do something about them. WorkCover NSW states that “the employer is required to undertake a risk assessment that ensures that the hazard is identifies, assessed and controlled” Address the question, what is the potential for harm?
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OHS legislation requires you to assess any violence related risks and take action to minimise any identified problems. Let Signature Security step you through the assessment process and provide you with a solution that is tailored for your specific business requirements.
This will help you and your employees retain peace of mind and minimise the potential for robbery and violence in your workplace.