ARA Retail News
New guidance on COVID vaccinations in the workplace
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination program has started to roll out so it's important to understand both employer and employee rights and obligations when it comes to workplace vaccinations.
Top issues and themes from COVID inspections in retail
February 17, 2021
It’s a new year, and while we can say goodbye to 2020, we cannot say goodbye to COVID-19 just yet. As retailers are well aware, COVID-19 and its impact on normal business operations will be around...
Managing the risks of customer behaviour
December 16, 2020
During the festive season, retailers need to pay particular attention to specific hazards. In this case, the hazards and risks associated with dysfunctional customer behaviour.
Safe queuing during COVID
November 18, 2020
Queuing is a potential major challenge for the retail sector, especially coming into Christmas. The challenge has been identified by retail businesses, shopping centres and health and safety...
A safe Christmas in retail
October 14, 2020
It goes without saying that Christmas 2020 is going to be somewhat different to previous ones. The festive season for retail is a busy one, and this year adds some complexity with additional ...
COVIDSafe plan requirements for retailers
September 22, 2020
In this informative article by Amy Towers, Principal Consultant, Risk Collective you will find a snapshot of the current COVID Safe Plan requirements and expectations across jurisdictions.
New workplace manslaughter laws take effect in Victoria
July 15, 2020
On 1 July 2020, workplace manslaughter laws came into effect in Victoria. While these new laws do not create additional duties, they do introduce tougher penalties for businesses and individual...
Keeping up-to-date with COVID safe workplace guidance
June 11, 2020
If you’re a retail business finding it tricky to navigate COVID workplace rules and guidance, you are not alone. Since our May article resuming retail operations during COVID-19 the Australian...
Resuming retail operations during COVID-19 - WHS considerations
May 6, 2020
With restrictions slowly easing across the country, businesses are planning the recommencement of services and, for some, the reopening of their business.
Traffic Management – Getting it right in distribution centres
February 17, 2020
Retailers who have management or control of powered mobile plant at a workplace must ensure it does not collide with pedestrians or any other powered mobile plant. If there is a possibility of...