How to combat violence in retail sector

Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has produced a new health and safety guide Preventing violence to retail staff.

The 43-page booklet is designed to help reps improve member protection; to look after members affected; and to raise awareness of the issue.

The guide outlines the union’s Freedom from Fear campaign, pointing out its achievements and its aims.

There are also sections on risk assessment, guidance on monitoring and reporting systems and also copies of the union’s model policies on the issue.

As part of its Freedom from Fear Campaign, Usdaw is running a Respect for Shopworkers Week during 11-15 November 2013. Resources can be accessed by following the link below.

www.usdaw.org.uk/ourcampaigns/freedomfromfear.aspx