Don’t be a Victim of Violent Crime (Leaflet 313)

Usdaw, the union for shopworkers, knows just how serious the risk of work-related violence can be.

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Date Posted: 1 January 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Union campaigns to make work safer for all shopworkers. This leaflet explains what the Union can do to protect its members.

Violent crime is a very real hazard for shopworkers. Every year around 10,000 retail workers are physically attacked and hundreds of thousands are subject to verbal abuse and intimidation. But there are things your employer can and should do to protect you. Many of these violent incidents could have been prevented.

Sections include:

• Prevention
• 10 pointers to a safer workplace
• Compensation

Don't be a victim of violent crime (Leaflet 313) was correct at date of publication January 2010.