Jun 73 minLiability in Active Shooter ScenariosWhen an active shooting incident occurs, who is to blame? The shooter, obviously. But what about the business where the active shooting...
May 193 minGrocery Safety: Preparing Your Team for Workplace ViolenceWhen you think about grocery safety, you might focus on things like proper food handling and slip and fall prevention. These are key...
Apr 203 minSummer Hiring: Keeping Teens Safe on the JobFor many teens, summer is the perfect time to earn some money. Youth workers can provide valuable contributions, but their lack of...
Mar 142 minRising Commercial Property Rates - How Grocers Can Prepare for RenewalSince the pandemic began, grocery stores have been challenged to keep up with consumer demand while managing worker and inventory...
Feb 82 minWinter Slip Trip and Fall Prevention - How to Keep Employees & Customers SafeWintertime often presents hazardous weather conditions around the country. When weather conditions are bad, accidents such as slips,...
Jan 73 minCyber Safety Tips for GrocersCould a cyberattack shut down your grocery store? As cyberattacks rise, no industry is safe. Modern grocers need to be aware of the...
Dec 13, 20212 minTips for Backroom Housekeeping and SafetyBackroom housekeeping and safety issues can contribute to serious workplace injuries. Make sure you’re following backroom best practices.
Nov 3, 20213 minMachine and Equipment GuardingYour business depends on machines. The safety of your employees depends on the proper guarding of those machines. OSHA says that workers...
Oct 7, 20212 minParking Lot SafetyAre you practicing good parking lot safety? Here are some tips to keep your parking lot safer and help avoid incidents.
Sep 14, 20212 minAvoid Incidents with Safe Lifting PracticesEvery time your workers lift a heavy item, they risk injuring themselves. Safe lifting practices can reduce the risk of injury and...
Aug 13, 20212 minRisk Control Requires Prompt Incident ReportingImagine that a customer slips and falls in your store. The customer doesn’t seem badly injured. You ask if they need anything, they say...
Jul 12, 20212 minKnife and Meat Slicer Safety in Grocery StoresThe Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there were 4.1 cases of injury or illness per 100 full-time workers at food and beverage stores...
Jun 15, 20213 minPreventing Injuries with Lockout and Tagout ProceduresA 17-year-old bagger employed at his family's grocery store was asked for ground beef by a customer. None was available, so he decided to...
May 14, 20213 minAre Your Stocking Procedures A Slip Trip And Fall Hazard?Follow these ten safety tips to help keep your employees and customers safe from slip, trip, and fall hazards during stocking operations.
Apr 13, 20213 min10 Ways To Deter Shoplifting At Your Retail StoreShoplifting is one of the oldest problems we face as a society. According to Wikipedia, stealing more than five shillings worth of goods...
Jan 19, 20212 minDon’t Let Winter Safety Hazards Spoil Your Grocery BusinessLike any other business, the grocery business has its own unique safety hazards. From slips, trips, and falls to food poisoning to cuts...
Dec 17, 20202 minSafe Food Handling in Grocery StoresFood poisoning can ruin any meal. It can also ruin your store’s reputation. Risks can arise during every process, from receiving food...
Nov 9, 20202 minOff-Premises Power Failure: A Costly (and Dark) Grocery Store ExposureGrocery store owners may assume that their commercial property insurance will provide coverage in the case of major food spoilage after a...
Oct 8, 20202 minSued for Slip and Fall Liability? Meticulous Sweep Logs May HelpIf you operate a grocery store, meticulous sweep logs may help you defend your business against liability lawsuits. Get details here.
Sep 10, 20202 minPrevent Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Grocery StoreSlip, trip and fall incidents are a common cause of injury, and grocery stores have many hazards that can contribute to these accidents....