Workplace Violence Encompasses More than You Think
The Insider has published numerous articles on serious incidents in the workplace, often centered around a shooting or someone getting stabbed or assaulted. Those...
It’s Not Just Employee Victims: Retailers Also Pay for Domestic Violence
A new survey of perpetrators of domestic violence makes it clear: store associates involved in abusive domestic relationships can’t leave their troubles at home.
One-third...
Retail Worker Safety and Health during the Holidays
The practice of American shoppers looking for a deal on the Friday after Thanksgiving has evolved into a four-day retail event ending with Cyber...
After Las Vegas: The Evolution of Active Shooter Response Protocol
It has been over a week since gunman Stephen Paddock shot and killed 58 people and wounded almost 500 others in Las Vegas.
Initially, there...
Retailers Respond with Major Rescue Efforts in the Wake of the Hurricane Disaster
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has been a disastrous one. Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas as a Category 4 storm on August 24. One...
Topics to Include in Your Safety Manual
A written company safety manual is a critical component of safety in the workplace and an effective safety compliance program. Providing quick access to...
Workplace Health and Safety: Dispelling the Myths
As a young boy, my dreams didn’t include wanting to be a workplace health and safety professional. In fact, I probably wasn’t alone in...
The Flip Side of IPV and Domestic Violence in the Workplace
The issues of intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence in the workplace continue to make news. First, tragic events are still occurring, like...
Identifying Safety Hazards and Risky Behaviors
When evaluating safety in the workplace, safety hazards will vary based on the different retail settings that we work in, the types of job...
Safety Compliance Management
Compliance initiatives are necessary because they validate that our safety program is in accordance with established guidelines, specifications, and legislation—and that the components of...