Retail Realities: Enhancing Health and Safety Training in the Retail Industry

May 27, 2024

In New Zealand, the retail industry plays a significant role in the economy, employing 230,000 Kiwis[https://retail.kiwi/speaking-up-for-you/position-statement-workforce/#:~:text=Retailers%20currently%20employ%20230%2C000%20New,for%20retail%20sector%20growth2.], around 9% of the total workforce. This vital sector meets the daily needs of consumers, but is it doing enough to ensure its employees' health and safety (H&S) needs are met? The importance of proper H&S training[training/course-catalogue] cannot be overstated, especially in an industry that sees frequent interactions between staff, customers and various products.