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Developing Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies and Programs: A Toolbox
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Environment
(identify person(s) responsible
and expected completion
dates, if possible)
HC9. If applicable,
are there signs and
printed notices posted
about the limited
availability of cash at
the workplace?
HC10. If applicable,
are there exit doors
that allow cashiers to
make a safe exit, if
necessary?
HC11. Does the
workplace contain or
sell sharp and/or
dangerous items?
HC12. Do workers
work at times of
increased
vulnerability, such as
late at night, early in
the morning, or at
very quiet times of
day?
HC13. Do workers
make cash deposits
outside the
workplace?
HC14. Are there any
other risks associated
with handling cash
and with the physical
environment?
• designating a person to
monitor contact with workers,
and to follow up if contact is
lost
Post signs and printed notes at
the front entrance and near the
till to inform the public of limited
cash availability.
Consider providing more than
one exit door that leads to a
safe area, such as an area
occupied by other workers or
the exterior of the building.
Consider the following
measures:
• If possible, not carrying sharp
and/or dangerous items
• Storing sharp and dangerous
items near the cash register
and locked in a cabinet
Assess higher-risk times and
the need for additional
measures to protect workers,
such as:
• having workers leave the
building in groups
• arranging for security patrols
• joining with neighbouring
businesses to coordinate
security
Consider the following
measures:
• Using security patrols
• Varying workersʼ travel times
and routes
• Using a buddy system or
escorts when carrying money
• Joining with neighbouring
businesses to coordinate
security
• Providing appropriate
communications or individual
security devices for
summoning help
See the General Physical
Environment Assessment for
some other aspects of the
physical environment that
should be assessed.
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