Safety and Risk Management

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This paper discusses safety in the workplace through an evaluation of safety and risk management in the retail store, DO-IT Ltd. The paper contends that, by focusing on the location, site (floor plan and design), store equipment, store inventory (product placement), safety of staff and customers, and appropriate safety and risk employee training, the company sets a standard and has the ability to better meet legislative requirements. The analysis of existing factors for DO-IT Ltd. is detailed and attended to carefully in this paper. The paper examines these factors present at the site and discusses the recommendations and instructions offered by the external consultant to the planning supervisor. These recommendations are summarized for executive perusal and include a cost benefit analysis for making such changes.

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"Never before has safety and risk assessment of the workplace been more important to an organization. With skyrocketing costs of doing business on a national level and more attention placed on employee rights, it is imperative an organization take the time and investment to carefully plan a safe and risk free environment for its staff. This country put into place legislation that mandates how a business sets up shop and what responsibilities are shouldered by the employer. This legislation also outlines the inherent rights of the employees distinguished by any situation probable in the workplace. These rules and regulations are detailed and do not leave much room for interpretation by the employer. They must be followed in every step for a venture to even get off the ground and succeed. Failure to meet the requirements of this legislation only opens up the organization for increased risk, potential lawsuits and financial ruin."

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