Retail

This industry includes bricks-and-mortar shops for all kinds of products; and online shopping outlets. Occupations in this industry include store persons and salespeople. There is usually a high number of young people in this industry. For many it is their first job. So SGBs should think about the training and supervision they will need to do their job safely.

Workers in this industry are likely to be injured at work due to:

  1. Body stressing
  2. falls, slips and trips
  3. being hit by moving objects
  4. mental stress.

There is usually a high number of young people in this industry. For many it is their first job. So SGBs should think about the training and supervision they will need to do their job safely.

Common hazards that workers in this industry are exposed to include:

  1. Long hours standing
  2. Lifting heavy objects
  3. Moving heavy objects
  4. Shiftwork
  1. Anti-fatigue & anti-slip environment: Good quality anti-fatigue and anti-slip flooring in your food preparation areas and behind bars will reduce the risk of falls, and make work more comfortable for your workers who stand for long periods.
  2. Use PPE: It’s hard to avoid the use of knives in food preparation. In some circumstances, cut-resistant gloves can be used to add some protection
  3. Proper electric circuitry: Cleaners frequently suffer electric shocks from damaged on vacuum cleaners. Make sure you have a testing and tagging program, and encourage workers to promptly report any damage so it can be repaired
  4. Lifting solutions: Workers servicing accommodation areas frequently suffer muscular injuries from moving heavy furniture. Use buddy system and set realistic servicing targets; a little extra time taken can pay off in reduced injuries.

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Resources

KENYA
  1. DOING BUSINESS IN KENYA
  2. Health and safety checklist in in the retail industry
UGANDA
  1. Doing Business in Uganda
  2. Investment Code Act- Uganda
  3. Impact of covid 19 to retail businesses in Uganda