Risk Assessment

Risk management for shops is all about taking simple precautionary steps that minimise your exposure to problems: burglary and theft, fire and flood and health and safety in shops are all risks that can be reduced with a little planning and thought. Our free Risk Management Guide explains the most common business risks for shops and what practical things you can do to avoid them.

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What's in our Risk Management Guide for shops?

Our free Risk Management Guide gives you a simple check list of the risks that could threaten your livelihood, contained under the following headings:

• Protecting your premises from fire - what can you do to reduce your risk from arson, electrical faults and smoking? How to ensure that poor storage does not create a fire hazard.
• Protecting your premises from natural hazards - floods and water escape represent major business risks for shops. This section covers storm damage to premises as well.
• Protecting your retail operation from crime - risk management from shops must cover burglary and theft; good protections and efficient systems can make a significant contribution to bottom line over time.
• Protecting your staff and customers from accidents - health and safety in shops must be a priority in order to protect staff and the public from slips, trips and falls. Electricity, fire safety, manual handling and accident reporting are all issues that need consideration.
• Understanding legislation that relates to your retail business - employers liability, disability discrimination and health and safety in shops all have legislation that requires minimum standards - learn about it here.

A few sensible precautions can protect your retail business from catastrophe - download your free MORE TH>N BUSINESS Retail Risk Management Guide now.